14 Top Nigerian music stars that are CEOs and the businesses they own (With Pictures)

Nigerian music stars that are CEOs - The Nigerian music has seen a massive revolution in the last couple of years and many acts who were signed to labels have now gone ahead to open their own labels in a bid to sign young talents and give an opportunity to the young buds who are talented and need a platform to showcase their music talent. More.. Top 10 most beautiful buildings in Lagos (With Pictures) 30 Most romantic love quotes you can send to your partner to show how much you love him/her The luxurious life of Mikel Obi - N850m mansion, cars and.. (With Pictures) GUYS: 20 Best ways to get your woman in the mood for sex.. Below is a list of top Nigeria music artistes who have launched their own record label in a bid to help upcoming artistes achieve their dreams. 14. Paul Okoye – Rudeboy Records Paul Okoye of P-Square who has been having issues with his brother, Peter Okoye has announced his own label and has wasted no time in unveling acts under this label. He has annonced Muno and Lucy as acts under his label and they have both dropped singles. 13. Banky W – EME Entertainment Empire Mates Entertainment is a Nigerian record label founded by Banky W in 2002. The label is home to recording artists such as Wellington himself, Shaydee and Niyola. DJ Xclusive is the label’s official DJ. EME entertainment found and discovered Wizkid until his departure from the label. 12. Burna Boy – Spaceship Entertainment In February 2015, Burna Boy floated his record label ‘Spaceshift Entertaiment’ after walking out on his former label, Aristokrat. Spaceship Entertainment is a new Record Label solely owned by one of Nigeria’s Afro fusion/ Dancehall artist Burna Boy. 11. Skales – OHK Music 24 year old Nigerian rapper Skales has taken a bold step towards independence. The former EME rapper’s record label called OHK Music. The rapper released his last album under his record label. 10. Tiwa Savage – 323 Savage established her own label imprint, 323 Entertainment, with her manager and husband Tunji “Tee Billz” Balogun whom she got engaged to on 5 February 2013. She joined Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records in 2012 after the label she co-owns teamed up with the executive producer. 9. Iyanya – Triple MG Iyanya is the co-owner of Triple MG music which he kicked off with Ubi Franklin. The label houses its Iyanya, Tekno and Selebobo. 8. Ruggedman – Rugged Records

Ruggedman launched himself into the music industry in 1999, eventually becoming the most featured rapper in Nigeria. His albums are all released on his personal label, Rugged Records. Ruggedman’s record label, Rugged Records, signed its first act, singer MBRYO, in September 2012. 7. Reminisce – EDGE Records EDGE RECORDS founded in 2005, a subsidiary of a registered EDGE ENTERTAINMENT LTD, Entertainment Firm which has Record Label, Artiste Management Outfit, Content and Digital Branding, Digital Recording Audio & High Definition Visual Production Firm. Edge records is owned by Reminisce. 6. 2Face – Hypertek Digital Hypertek Digital is a Nigerian based record label founded by recording artist 2face Idibia. It was established following Idibia’s departure from Kennis Music, a record label owned by Kehinde “Kenny” Ogungbe and Dayo Adeneye. The label was founded in 2006, and is home to recording artists such as Victor Uwaifo, Dammy Krane and RockSteady. The label is a subsidiary of 960 Music Group. 5. D’banj – Dbanj Records (DB Records) D’banj after his separation from his former partner, Don Jazzy decided to float his own record label called ‘DB records’. DB Records houses acts such as Kayswitch, brothers MossKriss and Ralph Kriss and of course their first lady, Tonto Dikeh. 4. Olamide – YBNL Nation Olamide Adedeji is the CEO of YBNL records, which has been ranked as one of the biggest and strongest labels in Nigeria right now. YBNL houses acts such as Lil Kesh, Viktoh, Chinko Ekun, and Zino. 3. Wande Coal – Black Diamond Entertainment Wande Coal who was first signed to Mo’Hits and then Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records left Don Jazzy under controversial circumstances. Wande Coal has since launched his ‘Black Diamond’ entertainent label under which he released his latest album titled ‘Wanted’. The label doesn’t have any other acts we know for now, but are working on signing singers and would announce them soon. 2. Wizkid – Star Boy Entertainment

On 5 March 2013, Vanguard’s Charles Mgbolur eported that Wizkidestablished his label imprint Starboy Entertainment. During an interview with Silverbird Television, Wizkid told Yvonne Vixen Ekwere that he planned on signing new acts to the label. Wizkid told Showtime Celebrity that he established his own record label to give up-and-coming artists a platform to showcase their talent. On 17 April 2013, Wizkid signed Maleek Berry to Starboy Entertainment. Star boy also houses L.A.X and Legendury Beatz. 1. Davido – KHN Music HKN Music is a record label jointly owned by the award-winning musician,Davido and his elder brother, Adewale Adeleke.It is also home to Deekay, B-Red, Sina Rambo, Danagog and the in-house producer Shizzi. - 36NG CLICK HERE to join our BBM Channel for faster updates TOP POSTS YESTERDAY 10 Shocking facts about Timaya (+Photos) Top 5 wackest Nigerian rappers - Guess who's number 1?? (With Pictures) 12 Shocking facts about The Kardashians they don't want you to know (With Pictures) 15 Extremely hot women Leonardo DiCaprio has slept with.. (With Pictures) 20 Men The Kardshians have ruined their lives (With Pictures) 15 Nigerian men who own private jets (With Pictures) 15 Nollywood stars you still may not know have died - This list will leave you in a big shock! (With Pictures) LADIES: If you want to keep your man around you, STOP doing these 10 things.. Omotola Jalade hangs out with Beyonce's mum, Tina Knowles (See Photos) Olamide responds perfectly to a fan who says he's not a rapper but a fast singer, fans react! (See Tweets)

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