Friday, March 3, 2017

WizKid signs multi-album deal with Sony Music



 

    Popular Nigerian artist Wizkid,  has signed a multi-album worldwide deal with RCA Records and 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.

   This was disclosed on the twitter handle of RCARecords, with a statement from the  chairman and CEO Peter Edge welcoming the ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner to the  RCA Records family.

  The Afrobeat 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.

  Stars such as Tiwa Savage, CohbamsAsuquo, Davido, Ycee, Ayo Jay had also landed the Sony and RCA deal.

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