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In this article, we will explore the top 16 biggest and richest record labels in Africa in 2021.
If you are one of the music lovers, then you also know that South Africa has various biggest and richest record labels in Africa. From the previous few years, record labels in Africa have been creating much progression as each year it undergoes. Without having any doubt, It is revealed from the progressive count of upcoming artists that are put under training and bred by these types of record labels. The best thing associated with it is that all the upcoming artists are generating progress in the music industry of Nigeria. That reveals a good reputation for various record labels to which they associate.
Biggest And Richest Record Label In Africa –
Here is the list of the top 16 biggest and richest record labels in Africa in 2021.
1. Mavin Records –
Mavin records are one of the renowned and biggest record labels in the prominent record labels of Africa. It came into existence in 2012( 8th May) by some legendary singers of Africa, Don Jazzy, music producers, songwriters, entrepreneurs, a music executive. His label is revealed as “Biggest and richest record label in Africa” due to many reasons such as its age as it is one of the old records. Besides it, the music icons which were established by the label and young act count which the label has moved forward to success. After the existence of D’banj from the Mo’Hits record, the branding of the label was performed again and it was renamed as Mavin Records by Don Jazzy and his team of artists D’prince, Dr. Sid, Wande Coal to the latest label. In that year, he signed Tiwa Savage who was looking to be one of the successful female singers under Mavin Records’ umbrella prior to the presence of the label and having an allocation with Universal Music at her contract end.
2. Davido Music Worldwide –
The other one of the richest record labels in Africa is DMW (Davido Music Worldwide) came into existence in 2016 by one of the rewarded singers, record producer, and songwriter named Davido.In the month of January, Davido did an agreement on a recording deal with Sony Music Entertainment. It is deemed by singers for separating the corporate work from the family. He did not go after the record label owned by his family: HKN Music. A new record label was launched by him with the name ‘Davido Music Worldwide.
The label was kick-started by him by agreeing on one of the latest hottest singers of Africa: Mayorkun alongside the rapper named Dremo. Davido who is the boss of the record label is well renowned for his watchword ‘We Rise by Lifting Others. This slogan would reveal a better description of the label operations as the label members constantly search for one another. They all make sure that they all march forward together as a family. The record label is home to Mayorkun, Davido, Dremo, Ichaba, Peruzzi, DJ ECool, B-Red, Idowest, Lil Frosh, Sinzu, Deekay, Ayanfe, Yonda.
3. Chocolate City –
If we talk about the other prestigious and biggest record label in Africa that is renowned as Chocolate City. This record label that initiated as a promotion outfit in the northern part of the nation was initiated in the year of 2005 by Paul Okeugo and Audu Maikori. During the award-winning competition by City People Entertainment Awards, Chocolate City was rewarded for Year’s best record label in the years 2013 and 2011. In the year 2011, the parent organization Chocolate City Group achieved the African Awards for being the best entrepreneurs, defeating near about 3,300 applicants from approximately 48 countries in the nation that was in the race for winning the runner-up award. It created history as the prominent entertainment organization for winning the reward since 2007. In March 2019, This record label also does a partnership with the Warner Music Group. The dispense would enable the artists of Chocolate City to have the support of the artist services and organization distribution by the sole dependent label services division ADA and consist them in the repertoire of WMG.
4. Lilac Jeans –
One of the young record labels in Africa that is available since 2014 and is executed by DJ duo Menu&Floyd. Its outcome reveals that intriguing road starting from soul towards jazz prior to coming at the main destination. More count of Outputs is their main work below the recognition of Lilac Jeans. It is the place for various rising stars such as BlaqSilva and Mr. KG, singing stars of Africa such as Sio Blackwidow and Inno.
5. Super Black Tapes –
This record label is home to the latest generation of deep African homes for artists such as Fred Buddah, T.Siza, and Ofuren. The main focus of this Africa record label is to release music only from African artists. It has existed for the previous 5 years and is renowned as “Roots Go Deep Music” prior to transforming to Super Black Tapes. Since the initiating days, the ethos is the label is an Art Gallery where all the songs are picked out as paintings for further perpetuating the sonic identification, Super Back Tapes ideals, and philosophy.
6. Gallo Records –
Gallo Records is one of the biggest record labels in Africa but also lags behind influential groups such as Ladysmith Black Mambazo that possess the prior release by a black musician for achieving the status of Gold category. It was also a place for the late Lucky Dube who is one of the renowned selling reggae artists of Africa along with political activists. He is famous for his classic records such as “I’m A Prison” which put light on the brutal arrangements while the time period of the apartheid.
7. Süd Electronic –
Südelectronic is one of the renowned and richest record labels in Africa who had achieved an international identity. With production and remix contributions by most respected category of artists for example Mary Boyoi, Tama Sumo, Jan Jelinek, Portable, Marco Shuttle, Caswell James, Cassy, Anthony Shakir, and many more. Südelectronic had attended various host events that were organized in London which kept on going for nearly a decade period.
8. NON –
One of the renowned record labels having collections all around Africa’s location- Lagos, Cape Town, and Kinshasa and let out the most experimental electronic music that was created on the continent. The main ethos is to do articulation of invisible & visible structures which make binaries in the whole market and did distribution of power.
9. Kalawa Jazmee –
KJ Records or Kalawa Jazmee is one of the independent record labels of Africa which was instrumental in the musical style development renowned as Kwaito. It was originated in the year of 1992 and priorly known as Kalawa. It kept on signing acts for example Boom Shaka with one of the prestigious albums “It’s About Time” that was revealed in 1993. Having a collaboration with label Jazmee of Trompie after 2 years(1995), Its name changed to Kalawa-Jazmee Records. The label kept on shining under Bruce Sebitlo, Oscar Mdlongwa, Zayne ‘Mahoota’ Sibiya, Emmanuel ‘Mjokes’ Matane, Mandla ‘Spikiri’ Mofokeng along Gao Mokone considering the label management work.
10. Siyakaka –
Siyakaka is one of the most urgent record labels in Africa which initiates in charging of their self creativity and that is beautifully revealed by Siyakaka, a self-manifested and self-driven container for the instances such as Faka. It is one of the renowned outlets made by the most exciting & intriguing duo for expanding in the world out of Africa in a wide while. A cultural movement initiated by Desire Marea, Fela Gucci, and Faka has revealed out to present not only elaboration like a “performance art duo” that had given definition of the team since 2015. Fake reveals deeply about various expressions associated with Black queer identification.
11. YBNL Nation –
Yahoo Boy No Laptop (YBNL) record label was inaugurated by an indigenous rapper of Lagos and considered as one of the renowned rappers in Nigerian contemporary times Olamide. After Olamide revealed the limelights from the coded tunes of ID Cabasa, He forwarded alone in the year 2012 for creating his self-label imprints renowned as YBNL. Nowadays, this record label is one of the largest record labels in Africa although the records of Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh, Viktoh have also been forwarded lonely. Nowadays, it possesses Temmie, DJ Enimoney, Davolee, Ovwasa, Limerick, Lyta, Star Prince signed into this record label. It is also renowned for big names. It is the place for big brands in the department of production(Young John and Pheelz- the Wicked Producer)
12. Made Men Music Group –
In 2012, This record label was discovered by Iyanya and Ubi Franklin A.K.A Triple MG(manager of Iyanya).In a short time, the record label has enhanced its fame, credibility along with relevancy from the day of its inception. Currently, it is home to Tekno’s fine music prodigy, the prestigious producer and singer in Selebobo, the promising Daci along with Emma Nyra diva.
13. Five Star Music –
This record label enhances prominence while revealing out the reflection of the light it obtained from KCEE periodically the singer also obtained in the universe for revealing its existence. The record has Harrysong, Kcee, and ski big involvement. After some time, Harrysong makes an exit from the group that affects a lot on this renowned record label of Africa. This record label is still floating and Kcee helps in expanding it over the universe and turns it into a billionaire investor.
14. StarBoy Entertainment –
Nigerian A-list music act Wizkid did launching of his own record label in 2013 renowned as StarBoy Entertainment. As per Wizkid, the main motive behind establishing this record label in Africa for reveal upcoming musicians an opportunity for obtaining success. While talking about the motivation to society, this label is one with the glaring identification in the Music world of Africa. While talking about the related music acts in his label consists of Legendary Beatz, Maleek Berry, R2Bees, L.A.X, Efya, and Mr. Eazi.
15. 960 Music Group –
This record label of Africa was made by Mark Redguard who took the position of CEO. In 2013, this record label came into existence. It is one of the content associations, an artist management organization along with record label, all these features are present in this record label simultaneously. It is also one of the prior music groups for aggregating all the record labels and giving equal preference and value to all of them. Below this record label, there is a presence of widely renowned Hypertek records that possess the Music legends of Africa Sir Victor Uwaifo, 2Face (before he left), Dammy Krane. Aristocrats Records is also owned by it that was signed by Burna Boy. Afterward, it became partners with Ultima Group that is renowned for huge music talent hunt shows in Africa named MTN Project Fame West Africa.
16. LoveWorld Records –
The gospel record label of Africa is renowned as LoveWorld Records. This record label is a religious subsidiary of Christ Embassy aka Believers LoveWorld came into existence in 2009. From that time period, this label has entered into promoted aspiring, prominence, and gospel act in Africa. Buchi, The likes of Frank Edward, Sinach, Ehi, Chris Shalom, Joe Praise, Ada, Eben are all of these that is one of the household identity. While revealing about the gospel music of Africa, it indicates a heartfelt homage to LoveWorld records. Really, it is not only meant for just Sunday mornings but also the record label has shifted it into a duty’s call for indicating this point by revealing out A-list gospel acts at will. Nowadays, this label is under the management of Ehi Moses(a music veteran).
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