As we look ahead to 2024, the Nigerian music industry is poised for even greater growth with the emergence of several top record labels. These record labels are home to some of the biggest names in the industry and are known for producing hit songs that set the pace for the rest of the industry to follow. Here are the top 5 record labels to watch out for in 2024.
1. Davido Music Worldwide (DMW)
DMW is currently one of the most successful record labels in Nigeria. It is owned by Davido, one of the biggest names in Nigerian music, and has produced hits such as “Fia,” “If,” “Assurance,” and “Blow My Mind.” With Davido’s leadership, DMW is expected to continue dominating the industry with its signature Afrobeat sound.
David Adedeji Adeleke Aka Davido as popularly known and OBO as fondly called has through his “DMW” Music Record Label lifted many up coming music artists who doesn’t have a record label yet and has how ever signed many young artists into his record label which includes “Mayorkun Of Lagos” and lots of others.
2. Starboy Entertainment
Starboy Entertainment is owned by Wizkid, one of Nigeria’s most popular musicians. The label has produced hits such as “Ojuelegba,” “Fever,” and “Joro.” Wizkid’s unique blend of Afrobeat, R&B, and Hip-Hop has endeared him to fans across the globe, and his label is expected to continue making waves in the industry in 2024.
Wizkid through the music industry and his record label has today turned into a billionaire. He is a very popular Music artist and his Music Record Label is secord to none and highly classical. Star Boy Entertainment has raised so many young music artists in the music community.
3. YBNL Nation
YBNL (Yahoo Boy No Laptop) Nation is owned by Olamide, one of the most respected hip-hop artists in Nigeria. The label has produced hits such as “Wo,” “Science Student,” and “Motigbana.” Olamide’s ability to combine local dialects and English lyrics in his music has made him a fan favorite in Nigeria and beyond. Olamide is a very popular Boss which is sometimes called King of the street, as he normally picks any good upcoming young music artist on the street through his record label and nurtures the person into fame he has signed artist like “Fireboy DML, Portable and lots of others. His kind gestures is how ever appreciated by his fans and lovers of good music and vibes.
4. Mavins Records
Mavins Records is another top label to watch out for in 2024. The label is owned by Don Jazzy, a producer, singer and songwriter known for his hits with artists such as D’banj and Tiwa Savage. Mavins Records has produced hits such as “Doro Bucci,” “Adaobi,” and “All is in Order,” as of then with new artists and is expected to continue producing chart-topping hits in 2024. Mavins Record which is owned by Don Jazzy is a topnotch record label which has raised so many young, up and coming music artist within Nigeria and Beyond. Many young artists like “Johnny Drille, Korede Bello, Tiwa Savage” and lot’s of other upcoming music artists.
Don Jazzy the mavins Boss is a philanthropist who through his kind gestures has mentored so many music artists into becoming famous in the music industry. He is a Jovial type and some times partakes in comedy shows.
In Addition People also talk about “Chocolate City Music”
Chocolate City Music is one of Nigeria’s oldest record labels, and it has produced some of the country’s biggest artists, including MI Abaga, Jesse Jagz, and Ice Prince. The label’s unique blend of Hip-Hop, Soul, and Jazz has endeared it to music lovers beyond Nigeria, and it is expected to continue producing quality music in 2024. Cheers to good vibes.
In conclusion, the Nigerian music industry is set for another exciting decade with the emergence of these top record labels. As these labels continue to produce hit music, they will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the industry’s future.
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