..... while some idiot are beefing even when they've not achieved 5% her entirety.

Deal that African artists always regret. Ask Davido of his experience. Ask Burna boy too.

Lanretoye:
the way UMG manager was talking as if they are helping ties salvage is what I don't understand,as if they won't be making anything from the deal.i taught was supposed to be an investment.

may we not start a good job
only for someone else to finish it and take all the glory

teebliz should have been here and a party to this deal because he helped tiwa at the beginning

I dont know him personally but Don Jazzy has to be one of the most decent human beings in Nigeria. I dont throw such complements around because of the nature of Nigerians always trying to hold you down and hinder your progress but you barely see any drama with him. He nutures his artists, invests in them and when they express they need to leave, he says no problems and wishes them the best. Albeit he has made some money through them too but how many label owners would have let them leave freely and not throw up roadblocks and lawsuits left and right. I especially enjoy the fact he stood his ground without reconciling after Dbang did him wrong despite the money to be made and the pressure was there to reconcile but he refused to cave. He remained cordial, never badmouth but stood on principles. The man is rare gem and truly a man of honor. We need more like him. Kudos to him for not standing in Tiwa's way and allowing her to spread her wings

Mr Eazi is also signed to universal music group.Didn't get this much publicity.

oloriLFC:
what does K.T.B.F.F.H mean?

Keep The Blue Flag Flying High

People are here celebrating what they don't know. I am still searching and asking, what are the benefits of an afrobeat artiste getting a 'global' deal. All they talk about is that they will get global outreach, of which thanks to technology and internet you can get good coverage because Nigerians abroad will give you free marketing. Africans always ready to kiss the white man's feet

Olulinks:
Deal that African artists always regret. Ask Davido of his experience. Ask Burna boy too.

Congrats Big Sis...

Where's Victoria Kilimanjaro now?!
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chosenwan1:
People are here celebrating what they don't know. I am still searching and asking, what are the benefits of an afrobeat artiste getting a 'global' deal. All they talk about is that they will get global outreach, of which thanks to technology and internet you can get good coverage because Nigerians abroad will give you free marketing. Africans always ready to kiss the white man's feet

...and what's the downside of signing a global deal?

Dude, it's great to be globally known (mostly among the diaspora population and a handful of others) on YouTube and other such platforms, but ultimately you have to MONETIZE that popularity. A major worldwide label and global distribution deal affords you expertise, finance, connections, a team, access and publicity, among other things. Reality is that there is NO disadvantage to a major global deal that an artiste may not also suffer on a local deal. Meanwhile, just being signed to a major global label immediately accords an artiste a certain level of instant credibility. It's NOT a small accomplishment (or everyone would be signing these), so abegi do not even try to diminish it.

Iretii0511:


Keep The Blue Flag Flying High

OK. Thanks

never worry about your gas running out untimely.. monitor your gas level..... call or whatsapp

First of all you have NOT read the contract given to her, if only you know what kind of contracts are given to these artiste you won't quote me with things you do not know. Do your research, monetize my foot, these labels mean business so whatever you make they would take a huge portion. All that glitters is not gold! God forbid the artiste does not make the numbers, do you also think a label like that will give you creative control?

9jaRealist:


...and what's the downside of signing a global deal?

Dude, it's great to be globally known (mostly among the diaspora population and a handful of others) on YouTube and other such platforms, but ultimately you have to MONETIZE that popularity. A major worldwide label and global distribution deal affords you expertise, finance, connections, a team, access and publicity, among other things. Reality is that there is NO disadvantage to a major global deal that an artiste may not also suffer on a local deal. Meanwhile, just being signed to a major global label immediately accords an artiste a certain level of instant credibility. It's NOT a small accomplishment (or everyone would be signing these), so abegi do not even try to diminish it.

oloriLFC:
what does K.T.B.F.F.H mean?

keep the blue flag flying high

Xclusivegrin007:
keep the blue flag flying high

thanks

chosenwan1:
First of all you have NOT read the contract given to her, if only you know what kind of contracts are given to these artiste you won't quote me with things you do not know. Do your research, monetize my foot, these labels mean business so whatever you make they would take a huge portion. All that glitters is not gold! God forbid the artiste does not make the numbers, do you also think a label like that will give you creative control?

And have you yourself seen the contract before you made your comment?

Why should labels make money off artistes? Is there any employer (or business partner) that does not seek to make money off employees (or the partnership)? Labels (like employers/partners) invest in artistes with the expectation of recouping their investments and making a bit of profit (heck, a handsome profit) on top? It's known as MUTUALITY OF INTERESTS! In effect, it's in both parties interests to be successful!
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chosenwan1:
First of all you have NOT read the contract given to her, if only you know what kind of contracts are given to these artiste you won't quote me with things you do not know. Do your research, monetize my foot, these labels mean business so whatever you make they would take a huge portion. All that glitters is not gold! God forbid the artiste does not make the numbers, do you also think a label like that will give you creative control?

PS: Meanwhile, you still have have NOT established how this international deal puts her in any greater disadvantage than staying with local labels. Are local labels charitable organizations with no interest in making money? I mean, we have heard that Yahoo Boys are some of the biggest backers of Nigeria's music industry, but surely those dudes did not put themselves at so much risks just to dash money to local artistes?

What I am trying to make you understand is that you can be rich on paper but in the real sense broke. I like to stick to reality, all those artiste that were signed before her what happened? Davido & co. So you know that the labels are there to cash out with "handsome profit", to whose detriment? It is just a situation of when you think the grass is greener on the other side... lol at the "mutuality of interests", how can you arrive at that conclusion after all you have said.#naive

9jaRealist:


And have you yourself seen the contract before you made your comment?

Why should labels make money off artistes? Is there any employer (or business partner) that does not seek to make money off employees (or the partnership)? Labels (like employers/partners) invest in artistes with the expectation of recouping their investments and making a bit of profit (heck, a handsome profit) on top? It's known as MUTUALITY OF INTERESTS! In effect, it's in both parties interests to be successful!
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chosenwan1:
What I am trying to make you understand is that you can be rich on paper but in the real sense broke. I like to stick to reality, all those artiste that were signed before her what happened? Davido & co. So you know that the labels are there to cash out with "handsome profit", to whose detriment? It is just a situation of when you think the grass is greener on the other side... lol at the "mutuality of interests", how can you arrive at that conclusion after all you have said.#naive

So Davido looks "broke" to you? Or Wizkid?!

Quite sure that most Nigerians their age (heck any age) would love to be that "broke"! Meanwhile, still waiting for you to explain the simple basic question at the start of this conversation: exactly how is signing this international deal more detrimental than not signing it and remaining solely with a local label?! That's a basic question that you've dance around with no substantive response, because for your position to remotely make sense it would by definition be premised on the notion that locally-signed artistes are rich "in the real sense" and never broke! Is it really that difficult for some Nigerians to be happy for others?! SMH
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chosenwan1:
What I am trying to make you understand is that you can be rich on paper but in the real sense broke. I like to stick to reality, all those artiste that were signed before her what happened? Davido & co. So you know that the labels are there to cash out with "handsome profit", to whose detriment? It is just a situation of when you think the grass is greener on the other side... lol at the "mutuality of interests", how can you arrive at that conclusion after all you have said.#naive

Dude, if you have ever held a formal job, the notion that EVERY employer-employee (or business partnership) relationship by definition involves a "mutuality of interests" should be easy enough for you to grasp. Frankly shocked that anyone would struggle to grasp such a basic concept.

Oh I understand alright, it is you who lacks understanding. Go back read all that I have said, read it slowly after a couple of more times you will understand what I mean. You cannot understand if you don't take into cognizance all I have said. I am not surprised, most of you on here think you are all knowing and everything you say should be applauded. We were talking about the benefits of an international deal when the EVIDENCE is clear for everyone to see, you now wrote nonsense saying Davido looks broke to me Please don't quote me. Do your research and keep an open mind when discussing with people.

9jaRealist:


Dude, if you have ever held a formal job, the notion that EVERY employer-employee (or business partnership) relationship by definition involves a "mutuality of interests" should be easy enough for you to grasp. Frankly shocked that anyone would struggle to grasp such a basic concept.

chosenwan1:
Oh I understand alright, it is you who lacks understanding. Go back read all that I have said, read it slowly after a couple of more times you will understand what I mean. You cannot understand if you don't take into cognizance all I have said. I am not surprised, most of you on here think you are all knowing and everything you say should be applauded. We were talking about the benefits of an international deal when the EVIDENCE is clear for everyone to see, you now wrote nonsense saying Davido looks broke to me Please don't quote me. Do your research and keep an open mind when discussing with people.

You keep writing unnecessarily pedantic posts but still keep avoiding the BASIC question...
What about an international deal makes it ANY MORE DETRIMENTAL than a local deal?! SMH