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Joeboy Has A New Record Label!

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9 months ago

February 6, 2024

Joeboy Now Has A New Record Label | Fab.ng

Singer and songwriter Joeboy has taken a step forward in the music industry by joining a new record label. According to a post by music journalist Joey Akan, Joeboy, who was formerly signed to EMPAWA, has now teamed up with Warner Music and unveiled his record label, “Young Legend.”

The post states:

“After years of career highs, Afrobeats superstar Joeboy is exiting Mr Eazi-owned EMPAWA, and seeking a step up by signing a dual deal with global music giant, Warner music (Home to superstars like Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Burna Boy, Ckay etc). The new deal sees Joeboy launch his self-owned entertainment company called Young Legend, as well as being Warner Music’s latest flagship artist out of Africa. Joeboy exits EMPAWA after 5 successful years where he released two EPs (Love & Light and Body, Soul & Spirit), two albums (Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic and Body & Soul) and a plethora of hit singles and features. At his exit, he’s amassed over 2 billion cumulative streams across DSPs. Under the new Young Legend label, Joeboy will act as the CEO while Deola Jaiyesimi will serve as the Head of Label, with the task of churning out the next set of Afrobeats superstars on a global stage. Joeboy follows in the footsteps of Olamide, Don Jazzy and his former label boss, Mr.Eazi to create a pipeline to mint new artists”.

Joeboy announced his new record label on his Instagram page, stating, “Dawn of a new era.”

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This significant stride that Joeboy has taken in his 5-year career by signing a dual deal with Warner Music, which is home to superstars like Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Burna Boy, and Ckay, has put him in a higher position.

In this dual deal, Joeboy has started his own entertainment company named Young Legend and has become Warner Music’s newest top artist from Africa.

This move marks Joeboy’s exit from EMPAWA after a successful five years, during which he released two EPs (Love & Light and Body, Soul & Spirit), two albums (Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic and Body & Soul), and numerous hit singles and collaborations, accumulating over 2 billion streams on major streaming platforms.

At the new Young Legend label, Joeboy will be the CEO, with Deola Jaiyesimi as the head of the label responsible for discovering the next generation of Afrobeats stars worldwide.

Joeboy joins the ranks of stars like Olamide, Don Jazzy, and his former label boss, Mr. Eazi, who have used their influence and business skills to promote music talent while enhancing their global musical presence.

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Ayra Starr Opens For Coldplay In Sold-Out Stadium Concerts

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November 5, 2024

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Grammy-nominated singer Ayra Starr is achieving new heights in her career as she joins the legendary band Coldplay on their Australian tour.

Currently, the Music of the Spheres 2024 World Tour has Coldplay headlining 11 dates across Australia and New Zealand.

First, Ayra Starr joins Zimbabwean singer Shone and Australian X Factor contestant Emmanuel Kelly as opening acts for the multi-award-winning group. Consequently, this opportunity allows her to perform in front of large international audiences.

Moreover, at their Coldplay concert at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, Ayra Starr energetically entertains thousands of fans. Specifically, she performs her hit single “Rush” and additionally thrills the audience with popular tracks from her sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’.

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Her engaging stage presence and unique sound made an impression on Coldplay’s fans. Further marking yet another success for the Nigerian star, she continues to expand her global influence.

Adding to her impressive achievements, Ayra Starr features on Coldplay’s latest album, ‘Moon Music’. She collaborates with the band on the track “Good Feeling.”

This collaboration is particularly historic, as she becomes only the fourth woman to feature on a Coldplay track. Interestingly, she follows the likes of Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Selena Gomez, in the band’s nearly 30-year history.

Ayra Starr has enjoyed an exceptional 2024, which began with a historic Grammy nomination. Furthermore, this makes her the first Nigerian female lead artist to earn this recognition.

Her album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’, continued to build her commercial success with standout guest appearances from Nigerian stars Asake and Seyi Vibez, American R&B artists Giveon and Coco Jones, and Brazilian sensation Anitta.

Each collaboration has contributed to her global appeal, further establishing her as one of Africa’s top music exports.

Recently, Ayra Starr received nominations for the 2024 MTV EMAs in two categories—Best New Artist and Best Afrobeats.

As her global presence grows, she is set to represent Africa proudly at the awards show on November 10 in Manchester. This would mark another milestone in her remarkable journey.

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Don Jazzy Announces Tega Oghenejobo As The New President Of Mavin Records

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6 days ago

October 30, 2024

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On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Michael Collins Ajereh, the visionary founder of Mavin (Records) Global, better known by his stage name Don Jazzy, announced a significant expansion within the company. He announced Tega Oghenejobo as the new president of Mavin Records.

Tega has been an integral part of Mavin’s journey. Now, his position as President has elevated his status in the company. In addition, he has been in the existing role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Don Jazzy expressed his admiration for Tega’s passion and resilience. He acknowledged his ability to spot these qualities in Tega from the early stages of their professional relationship.

He said,

“I’m proud to announce @TEGAMAVIN expanded role as President and COO of Mavin. I am often praised for being able to spot and raise superstars, but I can proudly say the most genius thing I have done in my life was being able to spot the passion and resilience in Tega.”

I’m proud to announce @TEGAMAVIN expanded role as President and COO of Mavin. I am often praised for being able to spot and raise superstars, but I can proudly say the most genius thing I have done in my life was being able to spot the passion and resilience in Tega. From the… pic.twitter.com/q55TSODQMP

— SUPREMOS 🤍🐘 (@DONJAZZY) October 29, 2024

“From the early days, I’ve watched him be curious about the business, build teams, develop executives, and ensure our talents have sustainable careers from the start. His commitment to growing Mavin and shaping the future of African music has been relentless, and I’m confident that with him in this role, we’ll continue to break new ground and achieve even bigger milestones for our artists and company,” he added.

Accepting the appointment gracefully, Tega Oghenejobo said,

“I’m honored to step into this new role as President & COO of Mavin Records. It means embracing new challenges, setting new goals, and reaching new heights. Thank you, Supreme Leader @donjazzy, for your unwavering belief and trust in me to lead the Mavin team.”

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Wizkid’s “Piece Of My Heart” Sets New Record On YouTube Nigeria

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1 week ago

October 28, 2024

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Released on October 18, 2024, Wizkid’s single “Piece of My Heart“, featuring Brent Faiyaz quickly achieved early success, setting new streaming records across platforms. This RnB track, blending Wizkid’s favoured mid-tempo bounce with rich RnB fusion, has captivated fans and secured impressive milestones.

Most notably, “Piece of My Heart” now holds the record for the largest streaming week on YouTube Nigeria, accumulating an astonishing 1.20 million streams. This feat surpasses the previous record of 1.18 million streams held by Fireboy’s “Peru” remix featuring Ed Sheeran.

Adding to its list of accomplishments, “Piece of My Heart” also shattered the record for the biggest opening day streams on Spotify Nigeria, taking the lead from Wizkid’s previous record, which he shared with Asake’s “MMS.”

Notably, the single became the first song from any African artist to achieve over 1 million streams on its release day on Spotify, reflecting the impressive reach of Wizkid’s music and the growing influence of African artists in global streaming metrics.

These achievements underscore Wizkid’s status as one of Nigeria’s most commercially successful artists, whose music continues to resonate widely across digital platforms.

Not only does the record-breaking performance of “Piece of My Heart” reinforce Wizkid’s influence, but it also highlights the rapid expansion of streaming in Nigeria.

Platforms like YouTube and Spotify have increasingly become vital for music distribution, with YouTube remaining a particularly popular streaming choice for Nigerian audiences.

This single also marks the beginning of Wizkid’s “Morayo” era, setting the stage for his highly anticipated sixth album, which is scheduled for release on November 22, 2024.

As the Grammy-winning artist prepares to unveil this new project, the unprecedented success of “Piece of My Heart” positions him to continue breaking barriers and elevating the presence of African music in the global arena.

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