Another Nigerian musician in the form of Adekunle Gold has bagged a lucrative deal with Def Jam Records just before the release of his new album in June.

The news coincides with the release of his new single ‘Party No Dey Stop’ featuring Zinoleesky.

Music In Africa reports that Def Jam launched operations in African cities such as Johannesburg and Lagos three years ago.

The stable boasts artists such as Ghana’s Stonebwoy, Mzansi’s Cassper Nyovest, and Nasty C, as well as Nigeria’s Larry Gaaga and Vector among its flagship stars.

“Over the years, everything in Adekunle Gold’s world has elevated; his songwriting has refined, the scope of his artistry has widened, his vocals have strengthened, his approach to fashion is more distinct, and his showmanship and performance ability have grown exponentially,” Def Jam CEO/chairman Tunji Balogun said.

“He’s stepped into stardom on his own terms and is completely comfortable being his true self.”

The chairman also explained that part of his goal for joining Def Jam last year was to bring the label into the Afrobeats space, selecting the right artists and establishing partnerships.

“I think Adekunle Gold is a truly global artist, and a rightful ambassador for Nigerian music and the emerging Afrobeats scene,” he added.

“He has the talent, virtuosity, focus, work ethic, and temperament required to be a worldwide superstar. I’m excited to work with him and the Def Jam team to bring more fans into his world.”

After securing the deal, Gold said his signing was a “full circle moment” because the company’s history is well documented.

“The track record is there. The history is there. They break artists, and they have niche, unique artists like me, so I think it’s the right move for me. All of the things that I’ve done for myself already, they know already and that’s why they’re on board.”

It is also confirmed that Adekunle will hit the road in major cities across North America, Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, South America, and the Caribbean to promote his latest offering.

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