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Afrobeats Has Made Us Proud Abroad – Derek Odaro – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

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LAGOS – Mr Derek Odaro, the Chief Executive Officer of Dotty Worldwide Entertainment (DWE) has said that the AfroBeats music has changed the credibility narrative of being a Nigerian abroad, stressing that the music has made Nigerians proud. 

Odaro, who is a British born business mogul, made this claims while speaking with journalists on Monday in Lagos over the readiness of the music management company to sign more artistes into its fold in 2023. 

He explained that the company was looking forward to signing more talented artistes by summer of 2023, adding that the energy, vibes brought by the artistes and drive to succeed would be  considered in signing them. 

He said, “We are looking forward  to sign one or two more artistes by summer 2023. I look at their energy, the vibes they will bring. I need artistes that have style and drive to succeed. 

“Nigeria music is doing us proud, it is globally recognised. Growing up in United Kingdom, it was not cool to be African, some of our brothers, class themselves were Jamaicans but now because of the way Afro beats has taken over the world we are proud to be Nigerians. This is a great achievement, we have to keep the hard work going”, said Odaro.

He currently manages Davido Music Worldwide (D M W) artist ‘B Red’. He was one of the executive producers of the body of work entitled ‘Goof music for Bad Days’ Album .  The EP features artistes like Davido, Seyi Vibes, Efya, Jay wills. 

Dotty worldwide entertainment Limited is a music management company duly registered in United Kingdom and Nigeria.

The company manages musicians, actors and models so as to enhance their career and also publish, distribute and promote their works.

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AFRIMA President speaks on fostering collaboration within African music community as BridgeAfric launches in Malawi |

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The President/Executive Producer, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mike Dada, would be sharing his thought at the BridgeAfric’s Southern Africa launch in Malawi on March 23, 2024.

It is in continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries,

BridgeAfric is a revolutionary initiative aimed at connecting African artistes and industry professionals across the continent led by the dynamic Victoria Nkong.

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With the theme; importance of fostering collaboration within the African music community, Dada would be speaking on the significance of working together in promoting African music on a global scale.

In his statement, the AFRIMA President noted that there are potential for growth and success that come from uniting artistes, producers, and other stakeholders in the industry.

Dada, who lauded BridgAfric for its efforts in connecting Malawians artistes with industry professionals, helping them to build their careers and reach a wider audience, said he is committed to supporting initiatives like BridgAfric that empower African artists and promote the rich diversity of African music. He believes that by working together, they can create a more vibrant and inclusive music industry that celebrates the talent and creativity of artists from across the continent.

“This is very significant for the growth, development and promotion of the arts and music industry in Africa, especially when you look at it from the point of view of collaborations, the Malawi music industry and connecting to the center of the journey of the ongoing movements and the development of the African industry to the global audience,” Dada submitted.

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South African billionaire commits suicide

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A South African billionaire, Markus Jooste has committed suicide as he was found dead with a gunshot wound near Cape Town.

It was reported that the billionaire shot himself in the head while taking a walk just few minutes from his Stellenbosch home.

The former Steinhoff CEO had been involved in an accounting fraud scandal as he got a hefty fine on Wednesday.

Police are investigating, stating that no foul play is suspected.

“It is alleged that the victim sustained a gunshot wound at around 1520 (local time) at Kwaaiwater and succumbed to death on his way to hospital,” Western Cape police spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut said in a statement.

Jooste’s death comes after a fine from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for false financial statements linked to Steinhoff’s near-collapse in 2017 due to accounting irregularities. 

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El-Rufai Speaks On Dumping APC For SDP

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A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied rumours of his planned defection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

El-Rufai made an unexpected appearance at the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday.

The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Musa Gabam, and other chieftains of the party received the former Kaduna governor.

Reacting in a statement on Thursday issued by his spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai said he only visited the SDP headquarters to return a visit to the party’s chairman.

The former Minister said Gabam was among his friends who took part in the break of the Ramadan fast (Iftar) at his house in Abuja on Tuesday.

El-Rufai said he is known for being open and forthright, adding that his political decisions would not be subjected to speculation.

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