WizKid, RCA Records/Sony Music signs multi-
album deal
Singer Wizkid, real name Ayo Balogun has
signed a multi-album worldwide deal with RCA
Records/Sony Music International.
The deal which was sealed after much
speculation came after American rap artists
Drake and Skepta released a remix of WizKid’s
2015 hit ‘Ojuelegba’ which was a global
sensation and gave the singer worldwide
recognition.
Wizkid
According to twiiter handle @RCARecords,
RCA Records chairman and CEO Peter Edge
while welcoming the ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner said,
“We are thrilled to welcome WizKid to the RCA
Records family.
Wizkid, also Head of Starboy Records to
BillBoard, said, “It’s hard for me to describe
what I do, since I work with rhythms from Afro-
Beat, reggae, hip-hop, dance hall and others,”
“What’s important to me is for music to be
real, authentic, raw and timeless. I don’t
wanna (want to) be boxed in to any one
genre.”
“He has become a superstar in the African
music scene and will be a game-changer in
bringing African music to the world. We are
extremely excited to have him as a part of
RCA and are eager for the journey ahead.”
Speaking on the deal, Sony Music International
president of Northern & Eastern Europe and
Africa Adam Granite said, “We couldn’t be
more excited to welcome WizKid to the Sony
Music family.
“This is an incredibly important signing as we
look to make Africa a major source of
repertoire for the world. WizKid is a key
ambassador for this movement and we look
forward to helping him conquer the globe.”
The Afrobeats star who is a recent Grammy
nominee for his song writing contribution on
American musician Drake’s ‘One dance’ joins
the league of Nigerian musicians who have
been signed by the label.
Stars such as Tiwa Savage, Cohbams Asuquo,
Davido, Ycee, Ayo Jay had also landed the
Sony/RCA deal.
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