By AYO ONIKOYI

Nigerian soft rock sensation Etcetera who is fast building a reputation for himself more as a writer than an artiste has   condemned Nigerian entertainers for the way they beg for votes whenever they are being nominated for awards.

“I’ll love to appeal to Nigerian entertainers to stop the habit of going about cap in hand begging for votes each time they are nominated for awards.

If your materials are good enough and the award process is transparent, I see no reason why you should go about embarrassingly soliciting for votes like a politician. No award should be given based on public opinion.

There should be a “competent” panel of judges selected to review the nominated materials and   advise the organizers who the winners should be. It calls to question the motives of award organisers.

Same goes for the numerous music talent shows in Nigeria today. A music talent hunt show is   supposed to be the “music world cup”, and the decision making should be left to the umpires not the spectators.

You can imagine if winners of all sporting competitions are determined by votes, China would be unstoppable.”He reveals.