Mr Eazi is a well-known entrepreneur in the Nigerian Industry who is fond of raising up capital to help fund the music career of upcoming artists under his Empawa program.

Artists who have benefited from this platform include Joeboy, Namenj, J.Derobie, Tega Starr, e.t.c

On the 29th of April, the singer took to his Twitter page to reveal that he has a partnership in works with some of his financial inclined Friends so as to launch a digital bank.

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Though he is yet to divulge more details on this plan, he said the bank would cater to Africans in Diaspora.

“Partnering with a Few Expert Friends Of Mine to start the Coolest & Most Functional Digital Bank for Africans in The diaspora!! Super exciting”

Partnering with a Few Expert Friends Of Mine to start the Coolest & Most Functional Digital Bank for Africans in The diaspora!!

Super exciting

— The Evil Genius (@mreazi) April 29, 2021

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While a lot of Nigerian Artists are just making music, others are making more impact by setting up labels to give upcoming artists the right platform.

These artists aim to groom upcoming musicians under their Nigerian record label, using their experience to guide the new acts through old tricks.

Sometimes some artists just can’t bear to be under the confines of a record label that misunderstands their sound, therefore their craving for independence leads them to establish their own record label.

Mp3bullet.ng has organised a star-studded list of popular record labels that currently have some of Nigeria’s top artists at the helm, running the ship.

These labels have gone on to produce hits and hitmakers, some of which remain relevant in the present time.

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YBNL- Olamide

Olamide started out as an artist under ID Cabasa‘s “Coded Tunes” under which he released his first album, “Raspodi”. After spending one year in Coded Tunes, he established his own label, YBNL (full meaning; Yahoo Boy No Laptop) in 2012.

YBNL has become a force to be reckoned with, in the Nigerian music scene and it has gone on to make some of the successful artists that exist in Nigeria today, from Adekunle Gold to Lil Kesh, Chinko Ekun and more.

Its current star act is Fireboy DML who is the new generation artist that is currently making raves home and abroad, standing on the support of his steady record label.

Olamide’s recent deal with the international record label, Empire Records gives YBNL an added advantage over their peers. With YBNL and Empire’s joint deal, every artist under the label will have their music distributed worldwide.

Davido Music Worldwide(DMW)- Davido

Davido started out in HKN which he and his brother – Adewale Adekunle – handled before he went independent.

In 2016, Davido left the label to join Sony Music but renegotiated his deal in 2017, after having a disagreement with the multinational company about his creative process.

What followed suit was the creation of his own label, DMW which is home to successful artists like Mayorkun, Peruzzi, Dremo, Yonda, Ichaba, Liya, May D and more.

Sony Music and DMW currently have a joint deal on the distribution of Davido’s music.

Starboy Entertainment- Wizkid

Wizkid started out as an artist under Banky W‘s Empire Mates Entertainment and after releasing two solo albums and one compilation album, left the record.

In 2013, he launched his own label, Starboy Entertainment and immediately signed Maleek Berry and Legendury Beatz, L.A.X followed suit a few months later.

He also signed a partnership deal with Ghanaian Artists like Efya, R2bees. Currently, Starboy Entertainment only has Terri as its artist.

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Marlian Music – Naira Marley

Naira Marley has always been an independent artist. His rise to fame has been mixed with controversy, trouble with the law but despite all the troubles, the Marlian president has established himself in the industry with a large fanbase.

In 2020, he launched his label, Marlian Music and signed artists like MohBad, Fabian Blu, and C-Blvck. 

Later in that year, he signed popular freestyle artist, Zinoleesky who was one of the year’s breakout stars thanks to his hit songs.

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Zanku Records- Zlatan

After gaining popularity in 2017 with the Olamide-assisted track “My Body”, Zlatan got signed to Alleluyah Boiz Entertainment (A.B.E) in 2018.

In 2020, he took to his Instagram page to announce the launch of his record label ‘Zanku Records’ without no artists unveiled at first. Then later, he unveiled Papisnoop, Oberz and Jamopyper as the label new signees.

The name “Zanku” is an acronym that translates loosely to, “Zlatan Please Don’t Kill Us,” it was the name of the dance routine he popularized and his first album.

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emPawa/Banku Music- Mr Eazi

Mr Eazi is known for popularizing Banku Music, which a fusion of Ghana highlife with elements of Nigerian beats.

He is not just a successful artist but also the brain behind emPawa Africa, a talent factory that encourages the growth of upcoming African artists.

While emPawa Africa isn’t technically a record label, it also functions as a Label and is responsible for the rise of Joeboy, who is one of the new generation artists dominating the industry and the airwaves with hits upon hits, and awesome collaborations.

emPawa Africa is an initiative that drives artists’ management, record labels, marketing, publishing, distribution, and so much more in the music sphere.

It also hosts several masterclasses for artists, producers, and music buffs who are interested in learning the business of music, and making it into the mainstream while they are at it.

Other Artists who have benefited from its programs include J.Derobie, DJ Neptune, E Kelly, C Natty, Killertunes, King Promise, Namenj.

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Penthauze Music- Phyno

South East born indigenous rapper, Azubuike Chibuzor Nelson, popularly known as Phyno, is one artiste who defiled the odds and broke into the Lagos market despite the language barrier.

He is the CEO of the label, Penthuaze. In 2011 the label had Runtown, Shugaboi and Flipside on its rooster. It signed Storm Rex in 2014, the singer becoming the label’s sole female act.

The label as a crew announced itself with the song ‘Camera Out’ (2011). Runtown, however, left the label in 2013. Phyno released his debut album ‘No Guts No Glory’ under the label.

After signing ‘Nuno’, ‘Rhatti’ and ‘Cheque’ PentHauze dropped 2019 singles “the Bag” and “Agu”.

In 2020, his act, Cheque started gaining prominence with his song, “Zoom”

Jonzing Records- D’Prince

D’Prince started out under his elder brother, Don Jazzy’s label, Mo’hit Records. After the dissolution of Mo’hits, he joined Mavin Record which was also founded by Don Jazzy.

When he discovered Rema in 2018, he signed him to his label, Jonzing Records which is a subsidiary imprint of Mavin Records Global.

Thanks to Rema’s popularity in the International Music scene, Jonzing Record has also seen a rise in popularity.

In January of 2021, it announced another artist to the imprint, Ruger.

HALL OF FAME;

Mavin records- Don Jazzy

Over the years, Don Jazzy has established himself as one of the Industry’s iconic music personalities. The Record Producer/Label Boss has founded and led two of Nigeria’s successful labels, Mo’Hits and Mavins Record.

Mavin Records was birthed after the separation of members of Mo’Hits Records which Don Jazzy co-founded with former music partner, D’Banj.

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emPawa is an initiative created by Mr Eazi with one simple mission; Helping New artists reach their full potential musically by equipping them with Knowledge and funding to do so.

It acts like a Label, providing services like Distribution, A&R, Marketing and Touring.

The Initiative has been successful in launching promising acts with Joeboy and J.Derobie being its standout stars. It also houses Music Producers, Established Artists, and Disc Jockeys.

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DJ Neptune ft Joeboy, Mr Eazi – Nobody

DJ Neptune is a successful Disc Jockey and powerful brand to reckon with when it comes to music and entertainment in Nigeria, West Africa. He enlisted the help of Joeboy and Mr Eazi on his hit single, “Nobody”. The song is DJ Neptune’s successful song so far.

Joeboy – Call

Joeboy was the first artist to participate in emPawa Africa, the talent incubator and mentorship program founded by Mr Eazi.

In a little over a year’s time, JOEBOY has gone from recording cover songs in his college dorm to becoming one of African music’s brightest new stars, topping streaming charts and touring the continent with an improbable run of smashes.

Joeboy launched 2020 with “Call,” his forthcoming album’s lead single, that introduces a darker, more urgent edge to his sound.

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E kelly ft Joeboy – Oreke

Emmanuel Kelechi Nwosu (born August 3rd, 1980), known in the music industry as E Kelly is a Nigerian music and record producer, songwriter, sound engineer, and A&R to Banku Music and emPawa Africa. He was born in Jos and has been an active record producer since 2001.

His recent EP, “No Secrets” features the melodious Afro&B of ‘Oreke’ which shows the simmering, yet sharp musical ability of Joeboy to celebrate the irresistible charm of a woman.

King Promise – Sisa

King Promise whose real name is Gregory Bortey Newman is an award winning Ghanaian singer and songwriter.

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J.Derobie – Ginger Me

A product of Accra, Ghana, J.DEROBIE represents a new breed of African music act, equal parts dancehall star, and afro beats ambassador.

J.DEROBIE was discovered through Mr Eazi’s emPawa Africa program, an initiative to mentor and develop emerging African artists.

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Mr Eazi announcing the deal via his Twitter page wrote,

“A step in the right direction, super excited to announce this partnership between @emPawaAfrica Publishing & @kobalt took 3 years to happen big up @JoelRyanB for his influence & Guidance in closing this. Time to WORK!!!!”

The partnership with the independent African music company includes publishing administration, creative services, and sync for all of emPawa’s catalog and future works.

Founded by Nigerian artist and entrepreneur, Mr Eazi, emPawa has enjoyed successes with songs recorded by Beyoncé, J Balvin & Bad Bunny, and Major Lazer as well as hit singles by Mr Eazi and emPawa artists such as J.Derobie, Killertunes, GuiltyBeatz, Whoisakin, and Joeboy whose singles “Baby,” and “Beginning” have topped Apple Music’s charts across several African nations including Nigeria, Uganda, and Kenya.

Mr Eazi also initiated the emPawa100 (2018/2019) and emPawa30 (2019/2020) talent incubator program, all with the aim to help emerging African artists with grants, mentorship, and education in the music industry.

Said Laurent Hubert, CEO, Kobalt Music, “Mr Eazi and his team have built up an impressive catalog in a short amount of time. The excitement from their music and mission should be represented worldwide and we look forward to supporting them through our global creative teams and administration.”

Mr Eazi said, “We felt we needed a partner that, together with us, can land a heavy knock on the door in the meaningful exposure and optimization of African music and writers to the world. This partnership with Kobalt will build on what we have done over the past year, maximizing our knowledge of African music, writers, culture, and history, now with a global tech-driven partner.

“Not only will we have access to the global Kobalt creative team but, via Kobalt’s tech, we can account properly in real time to everyone we represent. It helps us in our mission of accountability to creatives.”

Alison Donald, Kobalt Head of Creative UK commented, “Eazi is a truly inspiring entrepreneur who seeks to empower other artists alongside his own fruitful career. We are very excited to be in business with emPawa and we look forward to helping take emPawa to a larger worldwide audience.”

Miller Williams, Kobalt SVP, Creative UK added, “I’m delighted that Mr Eazi and his team have chosen Kobalt as there’s so much great music emanating from Africa. emPawa’s mission of supporting local artists through funding, education and mentoring initiatives is a great fit with the Kobalt philosophy.”

A step in the right direction 🙏🏿 https://t.co/Mecbf8zlOi super excited to announce this partnership between @emPawaAfrica Publishing & @kobalt took 3 years to happen big up @JoelRyanB for his influence & Guidance in closing this. Time to WORK!!!!

— The Evil Genius (@mreazi) September 4, 2020

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Banku Music pioneer, Mr Eazi teams up with GuiltyBeatz, J.Derobie and Sherrie Silver to dish out the visuals to their just released single titled: “Freedom“.

To change the world, their new song FREEDOM is in support of the #DanceforChange hashtag campaign and aims to help raise attention and funding for Africa’s youngest farmers, and the millions of rural youth around the world, who are ready to feed their communities and help make the world more food secure.

This new music video from director Olle Enqvist was shot on location with young farmers from rural Cameroon from an IFAD-supported project which is working to create jobs and reduce poverty for young people.

Help them make sure world leaders invest more in agriculture and empower young people in Africa, and around the world, to increase food production, provide jobs to young people and reduce poverty.

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Banku Music pioneer, Mr Eazi teams up with top Ghanaian producer GuiltyBeatz, J.Derobie and Sherrie Silver for a special dance anthem tagged: “Freedom”.

This sensational set of artistes in conjunction with United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development delivered this masterpiece to encourage farmers and promote agricultural activities.

To change the world, their new song FREEDOM is in support of the #DanceforChange hashtag campaign and aims to help raise attention and funding for Africa’s youngest farmers, and the millions of rural youth around the world, who are ready to feed their communities and help make the world more food secure.

Finally, the visuals to this song has been shot and would be out soon.

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