PRESS RELEASE: SONY MUSIC OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING DAVIDO’S NEW DEAL
Sony Music Entertainment has released an official statement regarding the
addition of Nigerian singer- Davido, to its roster. The press statement was
released via PR news wire, a New York based agency. Davido’s deal leans towards
music publishing, with the singer set to drop his sophomore studio album this
year.
addition of Nigerian singer- Davido, to its roster. The press statement was
released via PR news wire, a New York based agency. Davido’s deal leans towards
music publishing, with the singer set to drop his sophomore studio album this
year.
Read full press statement below;
“Sony Music Entertainment have signed accomplished musician Davido to a
ground breaking global agreement. The deal was inked at the Sony Music offices
in New York and will see the American-born Nigerian recording artist release his
highly anticipated sophomore album later this year.”
ground breaking global agreement. The deal was inked at the Sony Music offices
in New York and will see the American-born Nigerian recording artist release his
highly anticipated sophomore album later this year.”
“In Africa, Davido is a bonafide superstar. After relocating to Nigeria
from the United States aged 19, Davido set up HKN records alongside his brother
and independently released the first song he ever recorded entitled, ‘Back
When’. The track was an instant success and propelled Davido to national
stardom as he followed this with the release of his second single and
pan-African smash hit, ‘Dami Duro’. This track became one of the biggest
airplay records not just on radio in Nigeria but across the continent,
catapulting him to superstar status and making him one of the most sought-after
artists to collaborate with widening his huge fan base and media support.”
from the United States aged 19, Davido set up HKN records alongside his brother
and independently released the first song he ever recorded entitled, ‘Back
When’. The track was an instant success and propelled Davido to national
stardom as he followed this with the release of his second single and
pan-African smash hit, ‘Dami Duro’. This track became one of the biggest
airplay records not just on radio in Nigeria but across the continent,
catapulting him to superstar status and making him one of the most sought-after
artists to collaborate with widening his huge fan base and media support.”
“His debut album, ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ was released in 2012 to critical acclaim
earning him countless award nominations and accolades including two MTV Africa
Music Awards and the 2014 BET Award for ‘Best African Act’. A world tour
followed which saw Davido perform to sell-out venues across Africa,Paris, New
York and London. Today, Davido enjoys a massive social media following with a
combined number of over 6 million followers across all his platforms.”
earning him countless award nominations and accolades including two MTV Africa
Music Awards and the 2014 BET Award for ‘Best African Act’. A world tour
followed which saw Davido perform to sell-out venues across Africa,Paris, New
York and London. Today, Davido enjoys a massive social media following with a
combined number of over 6 million followers across all his platforms.”
“This deal represents a step forward for Sony Music Entertainment as it
grows its roots in Africa. Announcing its official presence in Lagos, Nigeria
verifies Sony Music Entertainment’s decision to pursue new business via the
introduction of on-the-ground operating entities in an expanded number of
markets in the region. The timing of the decision is based on the convergence
of a number of positive indicators in Africa’s economy and positive signs in
the music industry. Davido is a shining example of this.”
grows its roots in Africa. Announcing its official presence in Lagos, Nigeria
verifies Sony Music Entertainment’s decision to pursue new business via the
introduction of on-the-ground operating entities in an expanded number of
markets in the region. The timing of the decision is based on the convergence
of a number of positive indicators in Africa’s economy and positive signs in
the music industry. Davido is a shining example of this.”
“Sean Watson, Managing Director, Sony Music Entertainment Africa stated,
“Working with incredible talent like Davido heralds a new era for Sony Music Entertainment
Africa on the continent. We couldn’t be prouder of our partnership with Davido
and we are extremely keen to support his vision to succeed at the highest level
in our industry.”
“Working with incredible talent like Davido heralds a new era for Sony Music Entertainment
Africa on the continent. We couldn’t be prouder of our partnership with Davido
and we are extremely keen to support his vision to succeed at the highest level
in our industry.”
Adam Granite, President, Northern & Eastern Europe and Africa commented.
“We are thrilled to welcome Davido into the Sony Music family. We are very much
looking forward to bringing one of Africa’s biggest stars to the world. We are
also excited to partner with Kamal Ajiboye, Davido’s manager as well as Efe
Ogbeni, who will be executive producing the album on our behalf.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Davido into the Sony Music family. We are very much
looking forward to bringing one of Africa’s biggest stars to the world. We are
also excited to partner with Kamal Ajiboye, Davido’s manager as well as Efe
Ogbeni, who will be executive producing the album on our behalf.”
“Music is the universal language that unites and betters the world. It’s
always been my dream to take my music and culture to all corners of the world
so I’m blessed to be partnering with Sony Music Entertainment on this next
chapter. My number one aim is to make my fans and Africa proud,” Davido said.
always been my dream to take my music and culture to all corners of the world
so I’m blessed to be partnering with Sony Music Entertainment on this next
chapter. My number one aim is to make my fans and Africa proud,” Davido said.
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