Ayo Balogun,popularly known as Wizkid, has signed a multi-
million record label deal with RCA Records/Sony Music International.
The Nigerian star made this known on
Wednesday, March 1st 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 others,” Wizkid told
Billboard.
“What’s important to me is for music to be real,
authentic, raw and timeless. I don’t wanna be
boxed into any one genre.”
RCA Records chairman and CEO, Peter Edge,
expressed delight at the signing of the Star Boy.
He was quoted to have said, “We are thrilled to
welcome WizKid to the RCA Records family.
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.”
Adam Granite of Sony Music International
described Wizkid’s signing as “incredibly
important”.
“This is an incredibly important signing as we
look to make Africa a major source of repertoire
for the world. Wiz is a key ambassador for this
movement and we look forward to helping him
conquer the globe,” he said.
To celebrate his deal with RCA/Sony Music
International, Wizkid has dropped a new song
'Sweet Love l'
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Wizkid Signs Major Record Deal
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