In October 2016, singer and rapper Ycee who at the time had fairly gained attention with his hit tunes ‘Jagaban’ and ‘Omo Alhaji’ signed a deal with international music company, Sony Music. Beyond the fact that Ycee’s debut EP, The First Wave was to be released under Sony Music, no one really knew the details... Read More

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August 31, 2017

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Entertainment Roundup: Ycee again accuses Sony Music’s Michael Ugwu of “sitting on his EP”; Small Doctor to sue those who leaked his nude video | More stories

Here are the top entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on Entertainment Roundup this morning. Sony Music’s Michael Ugwu addresses Ycee’s Twitter accusations Then Ycee puts him on blast over again! The ‘Jagaban’ singer is taking no prisoners in his mission to put Sony Music... Read More

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July 30, 2017

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[The Music Blog] Davido’s new single, Pere is infectious but will not gain him new fans

Davido just like Wizkid is making international moves. He has released a new song with Rae Sremmurd and Young Thug titled Pere. While this song lacks everything Nigerian previously associated with Davido, he delivers his chorus in Yoruba. The song is produced by DJ Mustard and with the amount of airplay it is getting already, Pere... Read More

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March 1, 2017

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Wizkid signs major record deal with Sony Music’s RCA Records

by Dolapo Adelana Nigerian music entertainer, Wizkid has signed a record label deal with RCA Records/Sony Music International. Wizkid, real name, Ayo Balogun made this known on Wednesday in a statement to Billboard’s website. “It’s hard for me to describe what I do, since I work with rhythms from Afro-Beat, reggae, hip-hop, dance hall and... Read More

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January 17, 2017

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. ‘Osinbajo holds secret meeting with Tompolo, others’ Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday reportedly held a closed-door meeting with ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo and other Niger Delta agitators behind closed doors. 2. BREAKING: Several dead as military jet mistakenly drops bomb on civilian settlement... Read More

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January 17, 2017

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‘SONY Music unhappy with Wizkid over leak of new song with Drake’

SONY Music is not happy with Nigerian pop singer, Wizkid over the leak of his new song with Drake ‘Hush Up The Silence (Come Closer)’, TheNet reports. The single appeared online a few days. According to TheNet, they received a mail from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (an association of record companies SONY... Read More

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November 23, 2016

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Entertainment Roundup: Tekno officially signs deal with Sony Music, Korede Bello releases visuals for ‘Do Like That’ | More stories

Here are some of the top entertainment news stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Wednesday morning. Tekno officially signs on to Sony Music MMMG artiste, Tekno is now signed to Sony Music following the steps of Wizkid, Davido and Ycee. MMMG label owner, Ubi Franklin... Read More

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November 22, 2016

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Tekno signs record deal with Sony Music

Nigerian artiste Tekno has signed a record deal with Sony Music. The deal which was signed on Tuesday was inked in the presence of Ubi Franklin, CEO, TripleMG, the record label to which the artiste belongs. CEO of Upfront and Personal, Paul Okoye shared the video of both men (Tekno and Franklin) signing the deal... Read More

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October 21, 2016

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Rapper Ycee signs deal with Sony Music

One of the waves of the moment, Ycee has signed a distribution deal with Sony Music Entertainment. Ycee becomes the third Nigerian artiste to sign a music deal with Sony this year, after Davido and Wizkid. The new deal will see the ‘Jagaban’ crooner release his first E.P, The First Wave under the music distribution company. Confirming... Read More

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August 1, 2016

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Wizkid, Olamide, Omoni Oboli… The #YNaijaPowerList for Entertainment is here!

Every year, the annual #YNaijaPowerList scouts the length and breadth of the country to assemble the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are braving the odds to get things done. The entertainment scene this year has witnessed a power shift as a new generation appears primed to take over. Davido Davido has come a... Read More

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May 24, 2016

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Adele is set to roll in £90million deep for Sony music deal

Adele is reportedly close to inking a £90million ($130 million) contract with Sony Music which would see her bag the biggest record deal ever given to a British musician, The Sun reports. The contract will be the largest ever for a female singer, surpassing Whitney Houston’s $100 million signing with Arista Records in 2001. Although Sony... Read More

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April 17, 2016

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Who’s the hater in the gang? Davido blasts HKN member (READ)

Something is happening in the camp of Nigerian superstar and Sony-signed artist, Davido. Davido, who recently joined the list of artists signed by Pepsi, has been at the centre of many speculated beefs in the entertainment industry. Most prominent being his rumoured beef with Wizkid, another Pepsi signed artist. However, the duo recently displayed an... Read More

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December 12, 2012

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He’s so endowed! D’banj signs exclusive Africa deal with Sony Music (DETAILS)

by Hauwa Gambo You just can’t stop this young man. Just days after he was nominated in four categories at the 2012 World Music Awards (Best African Act – (Oliver Twist). Best Music Video – (Oliver Twist). Best Song of the Year- (Oliver Twist). Best World Artist – (Oliver Twist)) and a few more days... Read More

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Insiders: “Ycee didn’t get legal advice before signing with Sony Music or he disregarded it”

Entertainment Roundup: Ycee again accuses Sony Music’s Michael Ugwu of “sitting on his EP”; Small Doctor to sue those who leaked his nude video | More stories

[The Music Blog] Davido’s new single, Pere is infectious but will not gain him new fans

Wizkid signs major record deal with Sony Music’s RCA Records

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

‘SONY Music unhappy with Wizkid over leak of new song with Drake’

Entertainment Roundup: Tekno officially signs deal with Sony Music, Korede Bello releases visuals for ‘Do Like That’ | More stories

Tekno signs record deal with Sony Music

Rapper Ycee signs deal with Sony Music

Wizkid, Olamide, Omoni Oboli… The #YNaijaPowerList for Entertainment is here!

Entertainment Roundup: Tiwa Savage to leave Mavin for international record label? | Adekunle Gold postpones album date | Adele says ‘Hello’ to $130million deal with Sony |More Stories

Adele is set to roll in £90million deep for Sony music deal

Who’s the hater in the gang? Davido blasts HKN member (READ)

He’s so endowed! D’banj signs exclusive Africa deal with Sony Music (DETAILS)

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