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Nigerian Rapper, Ycee Bags International Record Deal with Sony Music

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8 years ago

October 21, 2016

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The ‘Omo Alhaji’ crooner with strong roots in Festac, Lagos will release his new EP under the international label.

Ycee has just signed an exclusive deal with Sony Music Entertainment today, Friday, October 21, 2016 in South Africa.

According to Sony Music, the deal will see the rapper’s first EP, “ The First Wave” released under the label.

Michael Ugwu, General Manager, Sony Music West Africa said: “I’m extremely proud to welcome Tinny Entertainment and the amazing talent that is Ycee to the Sony Music Entertainment West Africa family.”

He said he had monitored Ycee’s growth over the year and he was the future of hip-hop in Africa.

“I’ve watched this team grow over the past few years and I am amazed at how they have navigated the industry to reach this stage.

“Ycee is the future of hip-hop in Africa and we will be front and centre of SME West Africa’s strategy as we take Africa to the world,” Ugwu said.

Ycee took to Instagram to share his excitment. He posted an image from the signing with the caption:

“Great things happening, alongside Tinny Entertainment, I’m so proud to become part of the Sony Music family!!” This new arrangement sees the ‘Omo Alhaji’ rapper joining the likes of Davido and Wizkid as part of the Sony Music.