Reminisce gets brutal, insists his children will never do music

Nigerian rapper Reminisce has expressed his reservations about his children pursuing music careers, citing the harsh realities of the industry during a recent interview on Pulse On The Record alongside fellow rapper Vector the Viper. He emphasized that his stance comes from personal experience, stating, “No, I don’t want my children to do music, and I don’t think they should.”

Highlighting the unpredictable nature of the music business, he drew parallels to sports, noting, “You can be the most talented person and end up with nothing; it’s like football.” Reminisce reflected on friends who had professional deals while others struggled to find success, reinforcing his belief that education should come first.

He stated, “While I would support my children’s ambitions in music, I’d insist they prioritize their education. If they want to pursue music later, I’m all for it, but I won’t push them into it as a first choice. It’s really tough, and less than 5% of people truly make it in this industry.”

Reminisce also underscored the necessity of having a backup plan, likening the music industry to a high-stakes lottery. “For every Ronaldo, there are 9,000 who didn’t make it,” he explained. “It’s essential to have something to fall back on in case it doesn’t work out. I won’t convince my children that success will automatically come just because it did for me. The odds are tough.”