Sir Shina Peters Reveal Secrets Of His Musical Career

Sir Shina Peters has revealed what have made his music an evergreen.

News Rain Nigeria  gathered recently that  music legend who has been trending in the Nigerian music industry for over 30 years in an interview said the originality of his music helped him to be relevant for so long.

He said: “First, I will attribute it to originality. Before 1989 when ‘Afro Juju’ came out, juju music was being played in a particular pattern.

Sir Shina Peters Reveal Secrets Of His Musical Career

”But my album, ‘Ace’ changed the way juju music was being played. Also, before that, juju music appealed only to people in their 40s through to the 60s, but when ‘Ace’ came, everyone wanted to listen, including those in their 20s.

”Those in their 20s at the time are old now and when they hear it, they still catch the vibe. The music is evergreen. Also, anything I do as Sir Shina Peters, I dedicate it to God. He is the one who has made me to remain relevant for the last 30 years.”

Speaking further on what have made his music evergreen, and how he has maintained so much energy on stage, Sir Shina Peters said: “It is God. I don’t do drugs; the only thing I do is my exercise and prayer.

”I just get excited to entertain people. As a musician, I don’t believe in drugs. But when I hear the beat and I’m with my guitar, I just want to make people happy. And when I see people happy, I’m motivated to do good music.”

And on the secret to making quality music and how the quality of his sound remains high, both on stage and in records; he had this to say:

“First is the fact that I do not cut corners; I’m not one of those kinds of musicians. Right from the outset, I never cut corners.

”I’d rather not book a show than go there with substandard instruments, those who know me can testify to that.”

Also speaking on the secret to being successful as a musician, he said: “I think the key to becoming a successful musician is also the key to being successful in life.

”Hard work, perseverance, and putting God first in everything you do. Most importantly, honesty.”