20th November, 2022
In an effort to honor the top music executives who helped create the first half of 2022, notable figures who are currently making waves in the Nigerian music industry will be recognized.
This list, includes the following areas of the Nigerian music industry: record labels, digital media, artiste management, music distribution, and content production
Sunday Are
The fact is, this man is a legend in the business of artiste management in Nigeria.
During his youthful days, Sunday Aare created Nigeria’s one and the only faceless artiste who can sing, dance, and play instruments. Yes, it takes the iron hand of Sunday Aare to create the legendary “Lagbaja” brand you all know today.
Asa Asika
Asa Asika is one of the most successful artiste managers in Nigeria’s music industry.
No doubt, Asa‘s inclusion in Davido‘s career journey has been very instrumental to OBO’s success.
He’s got very amazing music distribution and talent management tactics which set him apart from others in the music industry.
In a recent interview, Asa Asika revealed how he made Davido a hitmaker. According to him, he always distributes Davido’s songs to major clubs for DJs to be banging it 2 weeks before the official release.
Olugbenga Jackson
Awoyungbo Olugbenga Jackson, also known as Jacksonfierce, a talent manager and businessman, has come up with a plan to increase investment in the Nigerian entertainment sector through “Fierce Nation” after years of participating in various economic sectors.
He encountered Agbeleshe Olamilekan (Laycon) and Deshiba Joshua, two musicians (RunnJozzy). Nearly a year had passed since the start of his newly registered company’s regular operations.
Ogagus
Sakpaide, commonly referred to as Ogagus, has assisted in directing the careers of pop musicians, including Praiz, Yemi Alade, and most recently, Chike, a promising musical talent.
In addition to her lucrative career as a music writer and blogger, Ogaga is recognised as a major player in the fitness industry, having starred in commercials for major global brands like Redbull and Chi Active.
Jada Pollock
Jada Pollock is a manager in the music industry, She’s 37 years old and currently manages Grammy-award-winning musician Wizkid.
Jada and Wizkid met back in 2012 but their relationship became more than just professional. They had a child together in 2017, and appear to still be together in 2021
Osagie Osarenz
The history of music business and management in Nigeria can’t be written without recognizing this powerful Osagie Osarenz
The intelligent woman managed EME artists like Skales, Niyola, Shaydee including Wizkid for 5 years under her management company M.et.al. She Contributed Largely to Wizkid’s early Success.
Bose Ogulu (Mama Burna)
Bose Ogulu is the mother of the world-acclaimed “African Giant“, Burna Boy and she successfully manages the career of her son to what it is today
She is a very important personality not only as a talent manager but also as a professional in foreign language arts. Burna Boy‘s mum can conveniently speak French, Italian, German, English, and Yoruba.