Starboy Entertainment

Starboy Entertainment (marketed as Starboy, previously Starboy Music[1]) is a Nigerian record label founded in 2013 by Afrobeats pioneer Wizkid. The label is home to recording acts Legendury Beatz, DJ Tunez, and Terri. Artists affiliated and formerly signed to the label, include Maleek Berry, L.A.X, R2Bees, Mr Eazi, Efya, and Willybang.[2]

Starboy Entertainment
TypePrivate
IndustryMusic
GenreVarious
Founded2013 January 31 (31-01-2013)
FounderAyodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Headquarters
Nigeria
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsMusic

Starboy engages in recording, publishing, and audiovisual content. The label is headed by Jada P.[3]

History

l started Starboy Entertainment in my living room with no finaicial support.

- Wizkid[4]

In 2013, Wizkid founded Starboy Entertainment,[1] following his exit from Empire Mates Entertainment. On 18 April 2013,Maleek Berry joins Starboy as an in-house producer,[5] three months after the release of "The Matter" by Maleek Berry, featuring Wizkid, under Starboy Entertainment, on 31 January 2013. On 20 August 2013, Wizkid signs L.A.X to Starboy, as its first recording act.[6] Same day, Wizkid introduced L.A.X to the public, with the release of Caro by Starboy, featuring guess vocals from Wizkid, and L.A.X. On February 26, 2016, Wizkid signs DJ Tunez, as its in house-official DJ.[7]

On 9 May 2016, Wizkid signed R2Bees, Efya, and Mr Eazi, under Starboy flagship Starboy Worldwide.[8] On February 18, 2018, Wizkid signs Terri to Starboy.[9] On 21 February, Wizkid introduced Terri to the public, with the release of Soco by Starboy, featuring guess vocals from Terri, Spotless, Ceeza Milli, and Wizkid. On 2 May 2018, Wizkid appoints Jada P as head of Starboy. Wizkid appoints Mut4y to oversee the operations at Starboy in the UK, US, Africa, and Worldwide, and Sunday Are, as Manager of Starboy.[3]

Accolades
Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2015 City People Entertainment Awards Best Record Label of the Year Nominated
The Beatz Awards Best Record Label Nominated
2016 Nominated
2017 Nominated
2018 Nominated

References
  1. "EME is Still Family! Wizkid Opens Up About His New Record Label, Star Boy Music". BellaNaija. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  2. "Here's every musician that have ever been 'signed' by Starboy". Pulse Nigeria. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  3. "Wizkid Announces Update On Starboy Entertainment Operations". 102.3 Max FM. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  4. "l started Starboy Entertainment with no financial support-Wizkid". TheNewsGuru. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  5. "Maleek Berry joins Wizkid's Star Boy Entertainment". Premium Times Nigeria. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  6. "Wizkid signs L.A.X to Star Boy Entertainment". Premium Times Nigeria. 22 August 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  7. "Star boy signs U.S based DJ Tunez to record label". Pulse Nigeria. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  8. "Wizkid Signs Ghanaian Stars R2bees, Efya And Mr Eazi To His Starboy Worldwide Label". OkayAfrica. 9 May 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  9. "Wizkid Signs New Artiste, Terri + Announces EP 'Made In Lagos'". NotjustOk. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
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