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Five Prominent Music Studios That Rule Naija’s Music Sector
Music is one big business venture that has turned a lot of Nigerian youths into millionaires equipping them with the resources to live their dream lives. In Nigeria, new stars are been mad everyday but the fact that Record Labels is one factor that makes the entertainment juicy cannot be overlooked. There had been many record labels in Nigeria in the past years till date, while some crashed, some remain intact. Below are the five top record labels in Nigeria.
Mavin Records
Mavin is a Nigerian owned record label owned by record producer, Don Jazzy. The label came to existence following the closure of Mo, ‘hits records which was also owned by Don Jazzy and D’banj. The label consists of recording artists such as Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, D’Prince, Di’Ja, Reekado Banks and Korede Bello.
YBNL is the second studio by Nigerian hip hop recording rap artist Olamide. The record label is fast becoming the most populous and widely accepted record label. The label boasts of so many talented people which include musicians, Djs and producers like Lil Kesh, Viktoh, Chinko Ekun, Zino, Adekunle Gold, B Banks, YoungJohn, Pheelz and Dj Enimoney.
G Worldwide
G-Worldwide Entertainment is a record label founded by Festus Ehimare, also known as Emperor Geezy, the record label signed Kiss Daniel as its first recording performing artist in 2013 and then signed another raggae and RnBartiste Sugarboy in 2015.
HKN Gang
HKN Gang is undoubtedly one of the leading and best record labels in Nigeria which can also be called a family union. Managed by the Adeleke Brothers, Chairman and Davido, they have been able to create a very good fusion of Afropop and Lifestyle. The Gang consists of B-Red, Sina Rambo, Davido, Danagog, Mayorkun,, King Special and Deekay.
Triple MG
The record label is managed by Ubi Franklin and the Kukere master, Iyanya. The group consists of different talented artistes such as Iyanya, Tekno, Selebobo and Emmy Nyra.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’