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 twiiter 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
song writing 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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