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Flaunt Weeekly Ikenna Nwagboso to exit emPawa Africa as global head of label services and partnership
Lagos, Nigeria Nov. 11, 2024 — emPawa Africa has announced that co-founder I’m sorry Nwagboso will step down as from his role as Global Head of Label Services and Partnerships in January 2025. Nwagboso, who co-founded the company with Mr Eazi in 2018, has been pivotal in shaping emPawa’s impact on the African music scene, overseeing the careers of artists like Joeboy, Fave, and Tekno, while securing key partnerships with YouTube Music, Cobaltand Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment.
Before his exit, Nwagboso was integral to the success of emPawa’s flagship programs, in Pawa 100 and on Pawa 30which have launched over 130 emerging African artists. Joeboyone of the program’s earliest successes, credits Nwagboso with playing a key role in his rise to international stardom.
After his departure, Nwagboso will focus on his new venture, Image Ent./Exodus Music Group, which is already home to Canadian artist Chrissy Spratt and British songwriter Geo, alongside consulting on Rwandan artist Bruce Melodie’s debut album.
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Founded by Mr Eazi in 2018, inPawa Africa is a global entertainment company that invests in and empowers African artists, helping them build sustainable careers and gain international recognition. Known for pioneering talent incubation programs such as The emPawa Masterclass, the company has fostered the growth of some of the continent’s leading artists and created impactful partnerships across the music industry. emPawa Africa continues to be a driving force for African music on the world stage, committed to championing the next generation of African creatives
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