Entertainment

Five Prominent Music Studios That Rule Naija’s Music Sector

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10 years ago

August 26, 2016

Music is one big business venture that has turned a lot of Nigerian youths into millionaires equipping them with the resources to live their dream lives. In Nigeria, new stars are been mad everyday but the fact that Record Labels is one factor that makes the entertainment juicy cannot be overlooked. There had been many record labels in Nigeria in the past years till date, while some crashed, some remain intact. Below are the five top record labels in Nigeria.

Mavin Records

Mavin is a Nigerian owned record label owned by record producer, Don Jazzy. The label came to existence following the closure of Mo, ‘hits records which was also owned by Don Jazzy and D’banj. The label consists of recording artists such as Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, D’Prince, Di’Ja, Reekado Banks and Korede Bello.

YBNL is the second studio by Nigerian hip hop recording rap artist Olamide. The record label is fast becoming the most populous and widely accepted record label. The label boasts of so many talented people which include musicians, Djs and producers like Lil Kesh, Viktoh, Chinko Ekun, Zino, Adekunle Gold, B Banks, YoungJohn, Pheelz and Dj Enimoney.

G Worldwide

G-Worldwide Entertainment is a record label founded by Festus Ehimare, also known as Emperor Geezy, the record label signed Kiss Daniel as its first recording performing artist in 2013 and then signed another raggae and RnBartiste Sugarboy in 2015.

HKN Gang

HKN Gang is undoubtedly one of the leading and best record labels in Nigeria which can also be called a family union. Managed by the Adeleke Brothers, Chairman and Davido, they have been able to create a very good fusion of Afropop and Lifestyle. The Gang consists of B-Red, Sina Rambo, Davido, Danagog, Mayorkun,, King Special and Deekay.

Triple MG

The record label is managed by Ubi Franklin and the Kukere master, Iyanya. The group consists of different talented artistes such as Iyanya, Tekno, Selebobo and Emmy Nyra.

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NGO hails Tinubu’s climate awareness tour

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7 days ago

March 9, 2026

The Tide

Jewel Environmental Initiative (JEI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has commended President Bola Tinubu for inaugurating the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, urging Nigerians and stakeholders to support the initiative nationwide.

Mr Ismail Bima, Chief Executive Officer of JEI, said in a statement in Gombe yesterday that the tour would significantly strengthen public understanding of climate change and encourage collective environmental responsibility.

Bima described the initiative as a clear affirmation of the Federal Government’s commitment to pursuing practical solution driven strategies that addressed climate challenges and safeguarded livelihoods, ecosystems, and national development efforts.

He noted that the programme would achieve its objectives if government institutions, private organisations, civil society groups, and citizens actively played their respective roles in promoting awareness, resilience, and sustainable practices.

According to him, the inauguration marks an important step toward building a nationwide movement capable of delivering measurable progress in Nigeria’s broader efforts to secure a climate resilient future for generations.

He said JEI fully aligned with the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, noting that the initiative could inspire innovation, strengthen environmental education, and promote sustainable development across communities nationwide.

Bima also commended the Minister of Environment and urged federal, state, and local stakeholders to support the initiative, stressing that climate change impacts affected all citizens regardless of region or status.

He emphasised that growing climate pressures on agriculture, livelihoods, and ecosystems made the awareness tour timely, adding that stronger information sharing and partnerships were necessary to confront environmental risks nationwide.

He urged authorities to implement the initiative with sustained commitment, extend activities to grassroots communities, and collaborate with state and local governments to ensure wider participation and maximum impact nationwide effectively.

The Tide source reports that President Tinubu inaugurated the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour in Abuja on Tuesday to promote climate resilience and sustainable development nationwide initiatives.

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They Booed, Threw Bottles At Me – Tems Recounts

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3 weeks ago

February 27, 2026

The Tide

R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event.

Speaking in an interview with Newsmen, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.

“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.

“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.

Tems explained that despite the embarrassing incident and other such rejections, she remained determined to pursue a career in music.

The Tide Entertainment reports that Tems admitted that some of the initial rejections she faced could be due to her conviction to stick to her originality instead of doing covers or familiar sounds like most of her peers.

The Grammy-winning singer said looking back now, she is glad that she didn’t compromise her style despite the initial pressures.

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Primeboy Pleads For Mohbad’s Burial

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3 weeks ago

February 27, 2026

The Tide

A close associate of late singer Mohbad, Primeboy, has appealed for the artiste’s burial nearly three years after his death.

According to him, Mohbad’s body remains in the mortuary since September 12, 2023, pending burial arrangements.

The Tide Entertainment reports that in a statement Primeboy urged the family, public, and government to permit the burial, stating, “It’s been almost three years since Mohbad left us. His body is still in the mortuary. I’m begging the family, I’m begging the public, I’m begging the government, please let’s bury our brother. He deserves a befitting burial.”

It would be recalled that Mohbad’s death sparked public outrage, protests, and investigations. Ongoing autopsy examinations, police inquiries, and legal proceedings have delayed burial arrangements amid family disagreements and public scrutiny.