We might witness another major break-up in the Nigerian music
industry after the famous D’banj/Don Jazzy break up, with reports of Wizkid
parting ways with E.M.E
The story all around the music industry suggests that Wizkid has
parted ways with E.M.E record label controlled by Banky W.
An insight on this was Wizkid’s absence at the Lagos Countdown
Concert on New Year Eve, even though Banky W claimed Starboy was sick, as other
sources reported contradicting stories of Wizkid partying in the United
Kingdom.
Wizkid, who parted ways with his long time manager and friend
Osagie Osarenkhoe, in September 2012, is said to be dissatisfied with his
contract agreement and sharing quota within the label.
Another obvious indication of the possible music break-up is
that his Twitter Bio now reads, Management @DisturbingLDN @Godwin Tom with no
mention whatsoever of E.M.E Records.
Both parties have not
put out a direct word regarding this matter, as Banky W squashed the break-up
reports earlier this week in a recent interview, saying “Wizkid is still very much part of the
E.M.E family“.
He also added that Wizzy has an international management and
recording contract with British rapper, Tinie Tempah’s Disturbing London outfit
and Akon’s Konvict Records respectively.
There have been reports stating that Konvict music is offering
Wizkid a more lucrative offer than what E.M.E is offering, which explains why
the singer decided not to drop an album again this year and opted for the
mixtape instead.
If this report of their break up is true, then this goes a long
way to explain what our music industry in Nigeria is turning into, where
loyalty is continually questioned.
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