Nigerian singer and producer Philip Kayode, often known as Pheelz, has stated that, contrary to popular opinion, music is not a get-rich-quick plan.

He explained that music serves a spiritual function.

He believes that music is "God" and that it heals.

Pheelz commented on his X account that music is not a grind.
It is not a get rich quick scheme.
It’s not a hustle.
Music represents life, emotions, healing, and even God.

In another piece, the 'Finesse' singer said that the music industry was man's attempt to monetize God's energy.

He wrote, "Music and the music business are two separate frequencies for me. The Music Business is man's attempt to commercialize God's energy. The Music itself is God."

According to the TalkTalk Nigeria , several aspiring Afrobeats artists and established musicians have mentioned poverty as a major source of motivation for their professions.