The Lagos Life Music Job is one of 14 careers in Lagos Life. You work at New Afrika Shrine Wednesday to Sunday, from 6 PM–midnight game time, and climb five ranks from Backup Singer to Afrobeats Giant. Pay starts at ₦2,700 a shift and reaches ₦66,000 at the top. Every number below comes from the game's own code.
Compare it with the other careers on the Lagos Life jobs list, or see the ranking in the best job guide.
| Workplace | New Afrika Shrine |
|---|---|
| Work days | Wed–Sun |
| Shift | 6 PM–midnight (6 game hours, about 60 real minutes) |
| Career skill | Music |
| Pay per shift | ₦2,700 to ₦66,000 |
| Best week | ₦330,000 |
| Shifts to the top | About 11 at a steady pace |
Lagos Life Music Job Pay by Rank
| Rank | Title | Per shift | With bonus | Per week | Skill to move up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Backup Singer | ₦2,700 | ₦3,100 | ₦13,500 | Music 1 |
| 2 | Studio Rat | ₦6,000 | ₦6,900 | ₦30,000 | Music 3 |
| 3 | Opening Act | ₦13,500 | ₦15,500 | ₦67,500 | Music 5 |
| 4 | Headliner | ₦28,500 | ₦32,800 | ₦142,500 | Music 7 |
| 5 | Afrobeats Giant | ₦66,000 | ₦75,900 | ₦330,000 | Top rank |
Win four shift quests in one shift and the shift pays 15% more (the bonus column). The governor's wages policy adds 15% on top. Getting to work costs ₦150 and needs no trip. Pay is taxed weekly, but the first ₦1,000,000 of each week is free, so music pay alone never reaches the tax bill; see Lagos Life tax.
How to Get Promoted in the Lagos Life Music Job
Performance starts at 50 and you are promoted when it reaches 100 at the end of a shift, as long as your Music skill is high enough for the next rank. After each promotion it drops back to 45. A good mood and the "work hard" style speed it up; skill trained outside work counts too.
| Rank reached | Shifts at a normal pace | Shifts working hard |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Rat | 3 | 2 |
| Opening Act | 6 | 4 |
| Headliner | 9 | 6 |
| Afrobeats Giant | 11 | 9 |
A promotion gives the Promoted! mood boost (+30 for 24 hours) and blessings. The shift that earns it is still paid at the old rank.
Lagos Life Music Job Quests and the Best Answers
| Quest | Answer | Odds | Skill that helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| The crowd wants an encore! | Freestyle in pidgin | 50% | Music |
| Play your hit again | 90% | — | |
| NEPA took light mid-song | Sing acapella | 45% | Music |
| Wait for the gen | Always works | — | |
| A big man is spraying money | Hype him on the mic | 60% | Charisma |
| Keep singing | Always works | — | |
| A famous producer is in the crowd | Hand him your demo | 35% | Charisma |
| Play it cool | Always works | — |
Odds rise 5% for every level of the answer's skill and with a good mood. Quests pop up a few minutes into a shift and you have two minutes to answer. Every career also gets the shared office quests listed on the jobs page.
How to Level Music Faster
Each listed hour on shift gives 0.35 Music points. For the higher ranks you will want extra training. These activities give the most points per go:
| Activity | Where | Points a go | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play the Piano | Grand Piano at home (₦12,000,000) | 1.9 | Free |
| Write a Banger Needs Music 3 | Acoustic Guitar at home (₦4,200) | 1.6 | Free |
| Host a Piano Recital Needs Music 5 | Grand Piano at home (₦12,000,000) | 1.5 | Free |
| Practice Guitar | Acoustic Guitar at home (₦4,200) | 1.3 | Free |
| Sing in the Choir | House of Grace Chapel | 0.9 | Free |
| Open Mic Performance Needs Music 2 | New Afrika Shrine | 0.9 | Free |
| Read the Fela Wall | New Afrika Shrine | 0.3 | Free |
| Sing in Shower | Rain Shower at home (₦11,400) | 0.3 | Free |
A matching trait, the Fast Learner reward, a mood above 40 and the LAPO Baby start all multiply points. More in the skills guide.
Is the Lagos Life Music Job Worth It?
Its entry pay is the seventh-highest of the 14 careers and its top pay is the highest. In the first four weeks at a steady pace it pays about ₦717,600 in shifts. Music has the richest top rank in the game. Shifts start at 6 PM and run Wednesday to Sunday, so the days stay free for gigs, and the open mic at the same venue pays once your Music skill reaches 2.
Lagos Life Music Job FAQ
How much does the Lagos Life Music Job pay?
₦2,700 a shift as Backup Singer, rising to ₦66,000 as Afrobeats Giant, or ₦330,000 a week at the top.
What are the Music work hours?
6 PM–midnight game time on Wednesday to Sunday. A shift lasts about one real hour.
How do I get promoted faster?
Keep your mood up, use the work hard style, win shift quests and train Music between shifts.