How bad electricity is killing creativity in Nigeria – Sarz

Ace Nigerian music producer and executive, Osabuohien Osaretin, popularly known as Sarz, has lamented the state of infrastructure in Nigeria, revealing that he has never experienced 24-hour electricity supply in the country.

Speaking during a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, the 36-year-old producer highlighted the negative impact of poor electricity supply on the creative industry, particularly music production.

According to him, the lack of stable power supply often disrupts the creative process and limits productivity among artistes and producers.

“I was born and raised in this country and I have never experienced electricity for 24 hours,” he said.

Sarz explained that there are moments when inspiration strikes, but the absence of power supply makes it difficult to translate ideas into actual work.

“There are times when I wake up feeling inspired and I want to create music but there is no light. Sometimes, even when you want to buy fuel, they will tell you there is a strike or scarcity. And then you end up doing nothing and the potential just wastes,” he added.

The producer stressed that creativity requires mental readiness and the right environment to thrive, noting that inadequate infrastructure poses a major challenge to artistes who depend on studio equipment and electricity to function.

“As a creative person, you need to be mentally charged to perform at your best. So, when the infrastructure is lacking the moment you are mentally charged, it is a challenge,” he stated.