The Nigeria music Industry is certainly one of the biggest music industry in the World. The industry wouldn't have made it to that height without the contribution of some record labels and individuals. Below are the top five biggest record labels in Nigeria.
5.Y.B.N.L (Yahoo Boy No Laptop)
Y.B.N.L is one of the biggest record Label in Nigeria right now. It was founded by Nigeria Indigenous Rapper Olamide. It is the record label or home to other up coming Nigeria artiste like Lil kesh, Viktoh and Adekunle Gold.
4.SQUARE RECORDS.
Square Records was founded by the twin and duo Peter and Paul Okoye.The Record Label was formed in 2005 after the release of their single get squared. Since the establishment of the record it has signed in onl one artiste and that was Mr MayD although he is no longer part of the Record. Right now the twin duo are the only artiste signed to their record label, that does not change the fact that it is still one of the biggest record label in Nigeria.
3.E.M.E (Empire Mates Entertainment)
The label was founded by Banky W and Segun Demurin. The record label is home to Bank W himself, Shadee, Dj Xclusive, and Niyola. Dj Xclusive was signed in as the official DJ of E.M.E. On june 10 2012 the label released it's first album Empire States of Mind. The label was once home to Starboy Wiz kid and Baseline Skales.
2.CHOCOLATE CITY.Chocolate city was founded in 2005 by Lawyer Audu Mikori along with Paul Okeugo and Yahaya Maikori. The Label is home to M.I Abaga, Ice Prince Zamani, Jesse Jags, Koker, Dice Ailes, Victoria Kimani, Nosa. The label was once home to Brymo. MI is currently the vice president of the label and he is rumored to be the next president when Maikori steps down. Chocolate city was Nigeria first music company to attain a global award and recognition by the British company in 2007. Chocolate City also won the city people award for best record Label in 2103.
1.MAVIN RECORDS.
No doubt this is the hottest and biggest record Label in Nigeria. It was formed after the break up of Nigeria Superstar D'banj and producer Don Jazzy from MO'HIT Records. MAVIN records was founded by Don Jazzy. The label is home to top rising Nigerian artiste including: Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, D'Prince, Di'ja, Korede Bello, Reekado Banks. The Label first group hit was Dorobucci and that was one of the biggest song done by a Label in Nigeria. The Label was once home to Black Diamond Wande Coal.
Other Notable record Labels in Nigeria that will top the chat in no distant time include:
MADE MEN MUSIC GROUP
DB RECORDS
FIVE STAR MUSIC
HKN GANG
STARBOY RECORDS
EDGE RECORDS
KENNIS MUSIC.
Saturday, 26 March 2016
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