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  • Why upcoming artists need side hustles, by Rapper Illbliss

    Why upcoming artists need side hustles, by Rapper Illbliss

    Rapper Illbliss has advised emerging music talents to focus on financial stability as they pursue careers in the industry.

    In a post on his X account, Illbliss recommended that upcoming artistes acquire additional skills or seek alternative sources of income to support their music journey.

    He noted that this practical approach would help them navigate the challenges of the industry and build more sustainable careers.

    He wrote, “Dear Upcoming….Little advice from IllBliss. Learn a skill or find a second and third hustle that will help you keep the lights on.

    “By diversifying their income streams and being proactive, musicians can better withstand the uncertainties of the industry and focus on developing their craft.”

  • My kids came miraculously, says Rapper Illbliss

    My kids came miraculously, says Rapper Illbliss

    Rapper and actor, Tobechukwu Ejiofor, popularly known as Illbliss, has recounted how how battled childlessness with his wife Munachiso for eight years.

    The rapper and his wife welcomed their first child, Sochikaima in 2017.

    The couple also welcomed another daughter Kachimsideh in 2020.

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    Speaking in a recent interview with Arise TV, Illbliss claimed his children were born “miraculously”, stating that his first daughter was born after eight years of waiting while his second daughter was born prematurely during the COVID-19 lockdown.

    He said his children inspired his latest album, ‘SideKai.’

    The rapper said the title was coined from the combination of their names, Kachimsideh and Sochikaima.

    Illbliss said: “I am a girl-dad. I have two beautiful daughters. Sochikaima is 6, and Kachimsideh is 3. So, my album title ‘SideKai’ was coined from their names.

    “My kids came miraculously. Kaima came in after eight years of marriage. It took my wife and me a long time before we started having kids. Side also came during COVID-19, 2020. She came as a premature baby. So, they all came in miraculously.”