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Davido launches Nine+ Records with UnitedMasters

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Grammy-nominee, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has partnered with a US distribution company, UnitedMasters, to launch a new label, Nine+ Records.

According to DMW label boss in an interview with Billboard, he aims to expand the label beyond Afrobeats to reach global audiences.

Davido also cited his passion for nurturing emerging talent and addressing the challenges of young artistes in the music industry as motivations for the partnership.

“Oh yeah, everything. R&B, trap, etc. Obviously, I am going to start in Africa, but I can see us going all the way,” he said.

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“There is one thing that I will always love, which is nurturing new talent…Sometimes, you do not have anybody to advise you on how to move and get good paperwork done.

“I just felt like that was one thing Steve Stoute represents, and that is helping the artistes and making sure they know the best option when it comes to business.”

The news of the partnership was also shared by United Masters via their official Instagram page in what they termed a “groundbreaking collaboration with Davido”.

In the press release, United Masters called the partnership transformative for the African music industry that will see one of the continent’s most influential figures propel the careers of emerging artists to unprecedented heights.

Although Nine+ Records has not yet unveiled any artistes, Steve Stoute, chief executive of UnitedMasters, disclosed that his inspiration for the label emerged during the 2023 UnitedMasters SelectCon, where he and Davido forged a connection.

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The music executive also emphasised his commitment to empowering Davido and the label’s future endeavors.

“We are here to bring that structure and funding so he can do what he has to do,” he said.

“If I can get him in the room with the producers and the artistes, and I can get it out the room, that is my job. To get in the room and to get out.”

Davido established DMW, his music label, in April 2016.

The label has served as home to music talents such as Mayorkun, Peruzzi, and Dremo.

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In March, Davido rebranded his label to DMW 2.0 and unveiled two new artistes — Morravey and Logos Olori.

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Mercy Eke denies involvement in viral explicit video

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Mercy Eke denies involvement in viral explicit video

The video shows a woman resembling Eke engaging in a sexual act, but Eke firmly refutes the claim, pointing out differences in appearance and condemning the video as a fantasy created by her detractors.

Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) winner Mercy Eke has strongly denied any involvement in a viral video circulating online.

The video features a woman who bears a resemblance to Eke, engaging in a sexual act while using an adult toy. However, Eke has made it clear that the woman in the video is not her.

Also read: Victoria reveals wildest sexual experience in Big Brother Naija

Taking to Instagram, the reality TV star condemned the video and outlined specific differences in appearance between herself and the woman.

She noted that she does not wear long nails, piercings, or the specific type of socks seen in the video. Eke stated that these distinctions prove the woman is not her, calling the circulating footage a product of “evil fantasies” aimed at tarnishing her image.

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Eke posted, “The video y’all are circulating can never be me. I do not wear long nails. No piercing. I don’t wear such socks, that girl does not look like me. Sorry to disappoint y’all evil fantasies. I don’t do such nonsense. Not my MO.”

Fans and supporters have rallied around Eke, praising her for addressing the situation directly and denouncing the spread of the false video.

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Mohbad’s father demanded immediate burial after receiving N2 million – personal assistant

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Mohbad’s personal assistant, Adeyemo Boluwatife, testified at the coroner’s inquest that the late singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, demanded his immediate burial after receiving N2 million from Davido. This was revealed during a hearing in Ikorodu regarding the circumstances of Mohbad’s death.

 

Adeyemo Boluwatife, the personal assistant to the late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has testified at the coroner’s inquest in Ikorodu, Lagos State, claiming that Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, requested an immediate burial after receiving N2 million from Davido.

Adeyemo made this statement while appearing before the inquest, which was set up to investigate the cause of the singer’s sudden death on September 12, 2023.

Adeyemo revealed that after Mohbad’s death, his father was insistent on burying him quickly, despite the ongoing calls for justice and an autopsy.

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He added that Aloba’s decision came after Davido sent N2 million, of which N1 million was transferred by Adeyemo to Aloba and the remaining sum was given to Mohbad’s younger brother, Adura.

The funds were used to cover hospital expenses and ambulance fees.

The inquest was set up by the Lagos State Government after Mohbad’s death raised suspicions across the nation. His body was exhumed for an autopsy on September 21, 2023, amid widespread demands for justice.

During the court proceedings, Adeyemo also disclosed that law enforcement officials took custody of Mohbad’s phone following his death.

This testimony has added further complexity to the unfolding investigation into Mohbad’s mysterious death, which has already ignited debates and calls for transparency in the case.

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Ibraheem Labaeka resigns as Kwara governor’s special assistant

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Islamic singer Ibraheem Labaeka resigns from his role as Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, citing discomfort with being paid for doing nothing. Labaeka’s resignation letter, now viral on social media, explains his decision to prioritise purpose and impact over the position.

 

Popular Islamic singer Ibraheem Labaeka has resigned from his position as Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

In a resignation letter dated September 12, 2024, Labaeka expressed his discomfort with being compensated for a role in which he felt his contributions were unnecessary.

 

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Labaeka stated that his conscience could not allow him to continue in a job that lacked purpose and impact.

He highlighted that public service should be based on trust, and he could no longer accept a salary without fulfilling his responsibilities meaningfully.

The letter, which has garnered widespread attention on social media, reflects Labaeka’s dissatisfaction with the position.

He expressed appreciation to Governor AbdulRazaq for the opportunity but reiterated that he could not stay in a role that went against his principles.

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