Tinny Entertainment Act “YCEE” Bags Sony Music Deal

As part of Sony Music Entertainment’s expansion across Africa, the label has announced an exclusive deal with Ycee of Tinny Entertainment, today in South Africa. The unprecedented deal will see the rapper’s first E.P,’ The First Wave’ released under the Sony umbrella. With this move, Ycee, joins the likes of Nigerian superstar Davido, as part of the Sony Music family.

Michael Ugwu, General Manager, Sony Music West Africa stated “I’m extremely proud to welcome Tinny Entertainment and the amazing talent that is Ycee to the Sony Music Entertainment West Africa family. I’ve watched this team grow over the past few years and I am amazed at how they have navigated the industry to reach this stage. Ycee is the future of Hip Hop in Africa and will be front and centre of SME West Africa’s strategy as we take Africa to the World.”

According to Arokodare ‘Tinny’ Timilehin, CEO Tinny Entertainment, “We are very excited about the future for both Ycee and Tinny Entertainment. This is a stamp of approval on all the hardwork we have put in through the years and an indication of even greater things to come” he added.

Expressing his excitement at the deal, Ycee posted on Instagram “Great things happening, alongside Tinny Entertainment, I’m so proud to become part of the Sony Music family!!” This weekend, Ycee who has been nominated in two categories; ‘Best Hip-hop’ and ‘Breakthrough Act’ will be performing at the MTV Africa Music Awards the MAMa’s.

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Bet You Didn’t Know The Real Names Of These Popular Naija Male Musicians

Have you ever tried to figure out the real names of your favorite Nigerian celebrities?

We know how they like to come up with weird aliases (aka stage names) which have a way of sticking in your brain. Well, I for one ain’t good with names. And I’m pretty sure most of you don’t even know their names either.


So in no particular order here are our top 10 picks for male vocalists in Nigeria:

 1. Tekno – Augustine Miles Kelechi

If I were given 10 guesses to nail this, I still wouldn’t get it.

2. Ycee – Oludemilade Martin Alejo

The Tinny Entertainment singer “busted” our speakers in 2015 with his hit track Jagaban.

3. Mr Eazi – Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade

The Nigerian-born Ghanian based artist signed on to Wizkid’s label actively came into the scene in 2016 with a track currently enjoying massive airplay ‘Anointing’ ft Sarkodie.

4. Patoranking – Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie

I thought an Igbo singer could only make and sell hits if they sang in Igbo, I’ve been so wrong all the while. Who knew?

5. Kiss Daniel – Anidugbe Oluwatobiloba Daniel

The baby-faced artist signed onto G-Worldwide Entertainment had us dancing to “Woju” in early 2016. His new track “Mama” is about the new wedding theme song.

6. Falz- Folarin Falana

The lawyer turned rapper/actor and comedian won my heart with his one minute heavy Yoruba-accented videos. See where consistency leads you to- Softwork.

7. Phyno – Azubuike Chibuzo Nelson

He came into the scenes in 2014 with “Alobam” and that changed the game for Hip Hop in Eastern Nigeria.

8. Rekado Banks – Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon

Now this class is getting more interesting and educative. By now I’ve learned never to judge a book by its cover. Everything na “Standard.”

9. Selebobo – Oku Udoka Chigozie

Why in God’s name would anyone pick a name like that? Sele and Bobo. The first impression on my mind, Celestial Church of God Bobo.

10. Lil Kesh – Keshinro Ololade

Y’all remember “Shoki?” Yup, that’s Lil Kesh’s real name. He’s about the second person on the list who coined a stage name from his real name. Dope!

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YCEE murderd it..! See YCEE’s Wicked Response To A Fan Who Asked Him For An iPhone 7… Even Olamide Was Shocked!

A lot of Nigerians on Twitter have been gaining favour(s) from celebrities and corporate bodies all in the name of retweets. Remember the guy who got to hangout with the famous DJ Cuppy and the other guy who got a month internship with Oando all based on a speculated number of retweets they were asked to garner.





Based on the success of some people one wouldn’t blame this Twitter user for asking rapper, Ycee the number of retweets he needed to get in exchange for an iPhone 7, but Ycee didn’t buy any of it. His response has since set Twitter on fire. See the post below:

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DOWNLOAD VIDEO: Ycee (@IAM_YCEE) – “Jagaban”

Tinny entertainment are back at it again. Following the recent release of the single jagaban, YCEE a.k.a Mr. JAGABAN serves the official music video to his D’will produced trending single.

The visuals of the track jagaban which follows his hugely successful single “condo” was directed by MEX.

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