This revamped Nigerian-based record label founded by Don Jazzy is home to recording artists such as a Nigerian singer and songwriter best known for his hit single called what?
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Mavin Records Mavin Records (also known as the Supreme Mavin Dynasty) is a revamped Nigerian-based record label founded by recording artist and record producer Don Jazzy on May 8, 2012. The label's inception came to fruition following the closure of Mo' Hits Records, a record label owned by the aforementioned producer and D'banj. The label is home to recording artists such as Tiwa Savage, Iyanya, Dr SID, D'Prince, Di'Ja, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Johnny Drille, Poe, and the DNA Twins. The label also houses a roster of producers such as Jazzy himself, Altims and Baby Fresh. In 2014, DJ Big N became the label's official disc jockey. Wande Coal was formerly signed to the label. On May 8, 2012, the label released a compilation album titled "Solar Plexus".
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Korede Bello Korede Bello (born 29 February 1996) is a Nigerian singer and songwriter currently signed to Mavin Records. He is best known for his hit single "Godwin", a semi-gospel and pop song which topped many music charts in Nigeria.
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Funmi Aragbaye Funmi Aragbaye (born July 5, 1954) is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and televangelist.
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Darey Dare Art Alade – popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum selling and award-winning musician, singer-songwriter, and Idol series judge. He is the son of the renowned Nigerian entertainer, Art Alade.
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Ndoki (Fally Ipupa song) "Ndoki" is a song recorded by Congolese singer Fally Ipupa, from his third studio album "Power "Kosa Leka"" (2013). Ipupa released the single on Youtube, on April 4, 2013. It is the second single by Fally Ipupa to be remixed by rapper Bigg masta G (Muana Mboka).
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D'Prince Charles Enebeli (born 23 October 1989), better known by his stage name D'Prince, is a Nigerian Afro pop singer, songwriter.
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Lil Kesh Keshinro Ololade (born March 14, 1995), popularly known by his stage name Lil Kesh, is a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter. He rose to fame after his chart-topping song titled "Shoki". Lil Kesh was born and raised in Bariga, a suburb of Lagos State. His music career started in 2012 while rapping among his peers in Bariga until he released "Lyrically", a single that quickly became popular in Nigerian Universities. In 2015, he was nominated in the Best New Act to Watch category at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Affiliated to YBNL Nation as a recording artist, Lil Kesh is currently signed under his record label YAGI Records, an acronym for "Young And Getting It" and managed by Massive Management
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Burna Boy Damini Ogulu (born 2 July 1991), better known by his stage name Burna Boy, is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter.
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Ayo Shonaiya Ayo Shonaiya is a filmmaker and TV Producer. He is also a lawyer and music talent agent who has managed many of Nigeria's top artists. The list include Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (K1 De Ultimate), pop star D'banj, music producer Don Jazzy and rapper Eldee the Don. He has also represented former beauty queen and rapper Muna and global music star Akon. He is the founder of entertainment and media management company R70 Media Group in the UK, also known as The RMG Company.
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Juju Music Juju Music is the 1982 major label debut of Nigerian jùjú band King Sunny Adé and His African Beats. It represented the first worldwide release for Adé, who was already established in his native Nigeria as its "biggest musical draw and juju music's reigning monarch". The album was a critical and commercial success, peaking at #111 on Billboard's "Pop Albums" chart. "The New York Times", which described the album in 1982 as "the year's freshest dance-music album", credited it in 1990 with having launched the "World Beat movement in the United States". In its review, Allmusic indicates that the album gave Adé "unprecedented exposure on the Western market and introduced a slew of music lovers to the sounds of Afro-pop", concluding that it "should not only be the first-disc choice for Ade newcomers, but for the Afro-pop curious as well.
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Cynthia Morgan Cynthia Ikponmwenosa Morgan (born 23 September 1991), popularly known by her stage name Cynthia Morgan, is a Nigerian born songwriter and singer. Her music is a fusion of pop, hip hop, dancehall and rap. She shot into limelight following the release of two singles titled "Don't Break My Heart" and "Lead Me On", which received massive airplay and positive reviews from critics.
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Brymo Olawale Ashimi (who prefers to be called Olawale Olofo'ro; born 9 May 1986), better known as Brymo, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and composer. He started recording music in 1999, while in secondary school. He signed a record deal with Chocolate City in 2010, but breached his contractual agreement with the label in 2013. Brymo released his debut studio album, "Brymstone", in 2007. His second studio album, "TheSonOfaKapenta", was released in 2012. It was supported by the singles "Ara" and "Good Morning". Brymo's third studio album, "Merchants, Dealers & Slaves", was released on 20 October 2013. It received generally positive reviews from music critics and was preceded by two singles: "Down" and "Eko". "Tabula Rasa" was released as the singer's fourth studio album on 30 October 2014. Its lead single, "Fe Mi", was described as a "soft traditional ballad". On 8 December 2015, Brymo released an eight-track compilation album titled "Trance". He signed an international distribution deal with Tate Music Group in 2015. Brymo released his fifth studio album, "Klĭtôrĭs", on 9 May 2016. It comprises 11 tracks and was preceded by the lead single "Happy Memories".
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Cece Sagini Cecilia Sagini Kemunto (Born 5 November 1991), better known as Cece Sagini, is an African singer and songwriter based in Nairobi, Kenya. She first came into the music scene with a collaboration with Jimmy Gait with the song Appointment. There after she has released more popular singles such as "Sio Mwisho", "Feel it", I'm A Doer Ft Octopizzo", "9 to 5" and a Kisii song labelled "Ensobosobo".
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Majek Fashek Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek, is a Nigerian reggae singer-songwriter and guitarist. In his homeland he is best known for the 1988 album "Prisoner of Conscience" which included the single "Send Down the Rain", winning him several awards. Also known as The Rainmaker, he has also worked with various artists worldwide including Tracy Chapman, Jimmy Cliff, Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, and Beyoncé.
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Davido David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), better known by his stage name Davido, is an American-born Nigerian recording artist, performer and record producer. His 2011 single "Dami Duro" was well-received throughout Nigeria. Along with his elder brother Adewale Adeleke, Davido is the co-owner of HKN Music (a record label home to Sina Rambo, B. Red and DeeKay). He has produced songs for Naeto C, Skales, Tiwa Savage and Sauce Kid. In April 2012, he signed an endorsement deal with MTN Nigeria. On October 23, 2013, Davido partnered with Guinness Nigeria for the "Guinness World of More" concert.
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Katongo Katongo Temba, commonly known as Katongo, is a Zambian born British singer, songwriter and model. Her genre of music is Afropop.
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Agundabweni Akweyu Agundabweni Akweyu (also known Agunda) is Kenyan born record producer, Co - founder of record label Bwenieve, arranger, composer, songwriter, entrepreneur, audio engineer and a husband to a renown Kenyan gospel musician Evelyn Wanjiru .Based in Nairobi Kenya he is best known for producing hit songs for both established and uprising musicians as shown below, his unique style of production has seen a turn around in Kenyan gospel music in away that more musicians aspire to work with him.
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Don Chezina Don Chezina (born Ricardo Garcia Ortiz in 1976) is a singer, producer, and talent scout of Rap, Reggae,& reggaeton music. He is known for his high, nasal voice and fast rapping style (known as "Puerto Rico's Machine Gun Rapper"), along with his most famous song "Tra Tra Tra", which in 1998 became one of the first reggaeton songs to become popular in the US. Chezina was considered one of the biggest names in the early days of the reggaeton genre. Also was part of the war between Giovanni and Luis Cruz.
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Noella Uloko Noella "Noelle" Uloko is a Nigerian contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and recording artist from Benue State.
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Love Me Jeje "Love Me Jeje" is an Afro-soul song by U.S-based Nigerian recording artist Seyi Sodimu. Released in 1997 off his studio album titled "Born in Africa", "Love Me Jeje" features vocals from Shafy Bello.
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Amabutho Amabutho is the 1973 debut release by the South African isicathamiya group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, recorded for Gallo Record Company (the group are still with the label today). "Amabutho" sold over 25,000 copies in South Africa, and was the first record by black musicians in the country to receive gold disc certification. "Amabutho" featured the hit single "Nomathemba", as well as other signature tunes such as "Nkosi Yamakhosi" (King of Kings) and "Awu, Wemadoda" (Hey, Man!) The LP was reissued on Gallo (in South Africa only) along with most of the group's early output, in February 2007.
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Young Kay Francis Kaphuka or Young Kay (born June 11, 1986) is a popular Malawian hip-hop artist that is known for fusing local Malawian folk songs with international genres. He is also nicknamed "Broken Knowledge" or "Hyphen". He is known for his vibrant sound and ability to mix Chichewa and English lyrics eloquently in his rhymes. This has earned him recognition as one of Malawi's best lyricists. He has been voted as Malawi’s best rapper twice Joy FM fans. He was introduced to Malawian audiences under Rush records with the single “I’m Home” and his popularity grew to solidify his place as one of Malawi's greatest hip-hop artists. He has had subsequent hits since then. His song “zipepese” number 2 on FM 101 Power’s urban music chart. He collaborated with Lucius Banda, Tigris, an Maskal on track "Malawi Goodlife" in 2011.