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Kabaka Pyramid celebrates Stonebwoy at Reggae Geel 2018
Celebrated Jamaican Revolutionary Reggae Musician, Kabaka Pyramid has eulogized Stonebwoy for his strong efforts in pushing both Caribbean and African music across the globe. Kabaka who performed earlier before Stonebwoy at this year’s Reggae Geel festival in Europe paused within the set to celebrate him publicly.“Before I come to Ghana, West Africa, there is s one connection. This my Brother (Stonebwoy), he is doing great things in Africa. He is representing Reggae, Dancehall & Afrobeats”, says Kabaka Pyramid to audience at Reggae Geel.Stonebwoy climaxed his Europe Concerts with a last bang at Reggae Geel 2018 on Saturday, August 4th in Belgium.He climbed the stage at 3:25pm EST and performed for 50 minutes. Though Stonebwoy’s first time performing at Reggae Geel, he fed off a reveling showmanship that was well received by the global audience. A lot of Caribbean folks from Jamaica, Suriname, Barbados, St. Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago, among various European, Asian and African countries rated him as one of the best performers on the festival.WATCH STONEBWOY’s PERFORMANCE AT REGGAE GEEL 2018 ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/z9Grm7Tr_nMKabaka Pyramid, joined Stonebwoy on stage as a surprise act and for the first time performed together “Suit And Tie” from Stonebwoy’s “Epistles Of Mama” album as well as “Borders” from Kabaka’s new album “Kontraband”, produced by Damian Marley. Stonebwoy and Kabaka Pyramid featured on each other’s album.The night before Stonebwoy’s set saw the likes of Shabba Ranks and Spice soaking the stage.Etana, Coco Tea, Protoje, Anthony B, Zamunda, and many others also performed on the same day as Stonebwoy to climax the music festival.Reggae Geel is the oldest Reggae Festival in Europe; pulls over 80,000 audience on a 2-day celebration slated for the first weekend of every August. This year’s event staged the 40th Anniversary with a good blend of veteran and new generation musicians from the Reggae and Dancehall circles. It is particularly well known for its relaxed, non-commercial atmosphere and considered by many artists as the most Jamaican-like reggae festival outside Jamaica.Makes it 12 concerts Stonebwoy has played on his “Epistles Of Mama World Tour” so far. He played 9 of the concerts in Europe with 1 concert each in England, Ghana and Jamaica respectively also.Stonebwoy plays at the Jamabana Festival in Canada this week on Monday, August 6 and proceeds to play the “One Africa Music Festival” in New York on August 11 and in Dubai on November 16, respectively. Within the space, some other concerts are expected to be added to the already announced dates.Source:Elorm Beenie
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Davido Inks Partnership with UnitedMasters For His Nine+ Records Venture
Making yet another major power move, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Nigerian global superstar and Afrobeats pioneer Davido has inked a deal with UnitedMasters for his recently launched label Nine+ Records.
In this groundbreaking collaboration, Davido will spearhead artist development, A&R, and behind-the-scenes curation, nurturing a pioneering lineup of artists across the continent under Nine+ Records. United by a shared vision, the teams will work together to introduce and foster talent, amplifying Davido’s influence and extending his reach even further. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in shaping the future of African and world music.
Together, the teams will collaborate closely in order to not only introduce, but cultivate career talent. It only expands Davido’s influence and reach.
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Of today’s announcement Davido said, “I couldn’t be more proud to partner with Steve and the team at United Masters, this announcement represents an exciting new chapter for developing and established artists around the world.”
Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters states, “Over the last 2 years, we’ve proven our commitment to Africa investing in artists, education, and technology. Today, we are doubling down. With this new venture with Davido & the launch of Nine Plus Records, we reinforce our mission in becoming a bridge for artists on the continent. Together we’ll identify & develop new artists while supporting them with brand and synch opportunities.”
Nine+ Records will be announcing more artists and partners in the future.
Last night, Davido just sold out one of the most iconic venues in the world, headlining Madison Square Garden in New York City. He ignited the stage with what will be remembered as a historic set, bringing Afrobeats to the Big Apple in the biggest way possible. In advance of the show, he extensively spoke to Billboard who praised how “Performing in New York has also become a special ritual” for him.
This news also arrives on the heels of various major company announcements for UnitedMasters. The company locked down a high-profile alliance with SymphonyOS and Groover. Plus, it hosted its annual “A Celebration of Independence” GRAMMY® Concert at the Palladium in Hollywood, CA. The show boasted an all-star lineup, including headliner Davido, Uncle Waffles, Tokischa, Donavan’s Yard, and NLE Choppa. Of the latter, The Source wrote, “This marked the first time UnitedMasters featured international acts, solidifying its impact and representation within the global independent artist movement.”
Stay tuned for a whole lot more soon
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