Nigerian singer and record producer Emoseh Khamofu, known to fans as Bloody Civilian, has candidly shared a major regret from her journey in the music industry.

The rising star revealed that she wishes she had embraced TikTok earlier in her career, acknowledging the platform’s influence in shaping music trends and boosting visibility.

Taking to her X (formerly Twitter) account, she wrote, “My biggest regret was being too cool for TikTok at the beginning of my career. God punish steeze,” blaming her reluctance on a desire to maintain a laid-back image.

In recent years, TikTok has become a powerful promotional tool in the global music industry, particularly in Nigeria. The platform played a crucial role in catapulting CKay’s Love Nwantiti to international fame in 2021—two years after its initial release—thanks to viral dance challenges and user-generated content.

More recently, a clip of Spanish football prodigy Lamine Yamal dancing to Skales’ 2015 hit Shake Body reignited interest in the song, propelling it back onto streaming charts.

Upcoming acts like Chella have also harnessed TikTok’s potential to reach wide audiences, with songs such as My Darling, Nyash Na Nyash, and Iweriwe Love amassing millions of views.

Bloody Civilian’s reflection underscores how vital adaptability and digital platforms have become in the ever-evolving landscape of music promotion.