Ikenna Nwagboso, Co-Founder of emPawa Africa, to Exit Company

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Ikenna Nwagboso is leaving Mr. Eazi's emPawa Africa in January. He will focus on developing artists through his new Image Ent./Exodus Music Group.

, the co-founder/global head of label services and partnerships at emPawa Africa, will exit the company in January, it was announced Monday as an investor and partner, and his Cartel Music label struck a joint venture with the company.

“I will continue to offer my advice to Eazi and the executive management team at emPawa, but it’s time to chart a new path. I am humbled and honored to have had the privilege to work with the artists and teams I’ve been fortunate to work with and lead. It’s all been a gift,” Nwagboso said in a statement.

Joeboy, whom Mr. Eazi and Nwagboso discovered as part of the emPawa 100 initiative, became the first artist to sign a publishing and distribution deal with the company in 2017. He left the company earlier this year to, Young Legend, in partnership with Warner Records. In a statement, the “Sip ” singer credited Nwagboso with helping guide his career from an unknown artist to an international star.

“I’ve worked with Ikenna since the start of my career and he is one of the most reliable people when it comes to making sure his artists are provided with the best opportunities,” said Joeboy. “He is definitely one of the major game changers and role players to the African entertainment sector to the world. He has also been a very integral part of the foundation of my musical progress and growth.”

 

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