Wizkid Inks Multi-Album Deal With RCA Records/Sony Music

Talented Nigerian singer, Wizkid [Ayo Balogun], has signed a multi-album worldwide deal with RCA Records/Sony Music International.

 

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.”

Also speaking, 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 deal was sealed after much speculation and 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.

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.

Other stars such as Tiwa Savage, Cohbams Asuquo, Davido, Ycee, Ayo Jay had also landed the Sony/RCA deal.

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