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Mr Eazi’s emPawa Africa moves to acquire African music catalogues
Afrobeats singer and serial entrepreneur Mr Eazi is expanding his footprint in the music business with a fresh move to acquire African music catalogues through his company, emPawa Africa.
The announcement came on Monday, September 15, 2025, via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, where he urged rights holders to reach out directly.
“Btw I’m buying catalogues so if you got African music catalogue that you own (with proof) and you have 3 years earnings history and you wanna sell a piece contact @emPawaAfrica,” he posted.
Btw I’m buying catalogues so if you got African music catalogue that you own ( with proof ) and you have 3year earnings history and you wanna sell a piece contact @emPawaAfrica
— Don Eazi (@mreazi) September 15, 2025
Music catalogues, which hold the rights to an artist’s existing body of work, have become highly sought-after assets in recent years, with global corporations and private equity firms investing billions to secure them. For creators, selling often means an immediate financial windfall, while buyers gain steady royalties over time.
Mr Eazi’s approach requires proof of ownership and at least three years of earnings history, suggesting that emPawa Africa is specifically targeting well-established catalogues with measurable commercial value.
The move aligns with his long-stated vision of ensuring African intellectual property remains largely controlled by Africans, while also positioning emPawa as a major player in the continent’s fast-growing music economy.
This comes shortly after the company appointed Miller Williams as Head of Publishing, tasked with driving catalogue development and international reach. Already credited with discovering and nurturing talents such as Joeboy, emPawa Africa is now entering a new phase that could redefine how African music is valued, traded, and preserved.
With this bold step, Mr Eazi continues to demonstrate that his ambitions extend far beyond the stage, establishing himself not only as a global Afrobeats star but also as a pioneering music investor shaping the future of African sound.