The Power of Consistency in Music and Growth
When it comes to music and every other thing, one thing I’ve come to understand is that consistency is key. It’s not just about having talent but about showing up again and again, even when the results aren't there yet. But then, before anyone can even be consistent with anything at all, I believe they need to have that passion and zeal. Without that deep love for what you're doing, you’ll most likely give up when things don’t go your way.
I think one thing i have noticed, especially in the Afrobeats music industry, is that fans tend to stick with artists who are consistent. There's a lot of competition in the music industry right now. There are a lot of new songs, EPs, and albums that drop almost every week. So, any artist who can’t keep up or go missing for too long might find it hard to keep their audience’s attention. For example, take a look at the Nigeria Top 100 chart on Spotify — it changes constantly. So artitstes, who aren’t dropping new music regularly, can easily lose their spots, no matter how talented they are.
Also, I’ve noticed that people tend to support artists who don’t disappear. There’s something about being consistent that builds trust with your listeners. They begin to expect your sound, they start to feel connected to your growth, and before you know it, you’ve built a real fanbase. It might actually take time, but then it works.
A good example is a Nigerian artist called Kummie. He had been dropping songs for a while, but he wasn’t really in the spotlight yet. Then, one time, he dropped a song called “Arike”, and that track blew up. It went viral, and people who had never heard of him before started listening to his music. But here’s the interesting part — after “Arike” became big, people didn’t just stop there. They went back and started streaming his old songs, too. That’s what consistency does. If he hadn’t been releasing music before then, there wouldn’t have been anything for new fans to go back to.
Aside from that, if someone wants to develop a good voice and become a better singer, they need to be consistent with their vocal training. It’s not something that happens overnight — it takes regular practice, ongoing lessons, and a willingness to keep learning. I’m actually a fan of a show called The Voice, and I’ve seen so many contestants talk about how they have been singing for over 10 years or even more before they eventually become really good and even shock the people with their beautiful and outstanding voices.
Even outside of singing, consistency matters. Say someone is learning how to play an instrument like the violin or trumpet. If they only practice once in a while, they’ll struggle to get better. But if they show up daily, even if it’s just for 30 minutes, over time they’ll definitely improve. That’s just how growth works — it comes slowly, through regular effort.
In the end, consistency is what keeps the dream alive. Whether you’re an artist trying to blow or just someone who loves music and wants to get better, showing up again and again — even when no one is clapping — is just
what makes you standout from others.
Thanks for reading.
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