According to reports, Wizkid signed to Sony Music Entertainment and RCA
Records yesterday, Tuesday, 13 September 2016.
The singer will be putting pen to paper on a
deal worth a ‘mindblowing’ amount, bigger than any African has ever signed with
the music giants.
The pop star has earlier been reported to have
signed a global deal, which according to information reaching Pulse, is the
biggest ever deal signed by an African. The deal dwarfs that of Davido with
Sony Music.
"There's something big coming up for Wizkid, and it happened
while he was in America. The deal will be the biggest ever signed by an
African, and signifies progress for the music business on the continent," the source says.
The source also confirms that plans are in
motion to announce this deal spectacularly, with many outlets reporting that
Sony Music is involved.
The singer who runs his own label imprint Star
Boy has been making steady waves with his numerous collaborations with
international artistes such as Drake, Sean Paul, Swiss Beatz, Chris Brown and
more.
There are also industry rumours that Universal
Music has been working on a Wizkid mega deal, and just might have their man
now.
The 'Ojuelegba' crooner has also been working on
dropping an album «Sounds From The Other Side" a first under the
Star Boy imprint, where he has signed Ghanaian acts - Mr Eazi, Efya and
R2Bees. The album is expected to house the many international collaborations he
has been working on.
When the new deal is announced, Wizkid will join
a growing contingent of African stars who are collaborating with international
music companies to grow their music, influence, and achieve penetration into
other markets.
The singer who topped the Billboard Hot 100
charts with his Drake 'One Dance' collaboration recently headlined a concert -
One Africa Music Fest, held at the Barclays Center in New York. U.S.A, where he
held it down performing together with ace producer Swiss Beatz.
Pulse has reached out to a member of Wizkid's
team for confirmation, who declined official request for comment, saying «hold
on".
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