Fast-rising female rapper, Okonkwo Patience Chikodili a.k.a Paragon QTM, has named Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike a.k.a Phyno among Nigerian musicians that have played influential roles on her music career.

Paragon QTM, who won the 2018 Zoro Mbada competition and has featured alongside big names in the music industry, also named MI, America’s Nicki Minaj and Dax as some of her role models in the industry.

“For Phyno, language is not a barrier. DAX’s messages in his songs are applauding. MI’s punch lines, word plays and rhymes are awakening. However, I tapped from Nickis versatility, charisma and prestige,” the Enugu-born singer said in a SUNNEWSONLINE report.

“Nicki Minaj! She does wonders on beats. Nicki changed my narrative about rap songs. She is a genius. Most rappers think if you aren’t rapping on a hip hop beat then you aren’t a rapper. Nicki’s versatility marvels me; her charisma, stage presence, lyrics, patterns are top notch,” she added.

She added, “I’m an indigenous rapper. I sing too. My music can be defined as a fusion of hip-hop and Afropop. I also do commercials based on market demands…

The singer, who said she will love to feature established musicians like YBNL boss, Olamide; Zoro, Flavour, Simi, and Cynthia Morgan at some point in her career, noted that  challenges up and coimung artistes face are huge.

Using herself as a reference point, the singer said: “My challenges include finance, rejection, being disregarded, underrated and people trying to take advantage of me. A lot of people don’t believe in my craft. People always make it look like you aren’t doing enough and being a girl in the midst of guys some people will want to take advantage of you. Sometimes show promoters will collect your money, embezzle them and then ask you to come show your talent. Some will even refuse to give you the little transport fare believing they are helping you.”