WizKid, RCA Records/Sony Music sign multi-album deal

WizKid, RCA Records/Sony Music sign 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.
According to twitter 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 songwriting 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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