Akon signs Wizkid in major partnership with EME Records

Empire Mates Entertainment has signed a major deal with Akon’s Konvict Music to release and produce Wizkid’s album worldwide.

The Banky W- led record label today announced that paperwork has been signed and that there is now a confirmed joint partnership between EME and Konvict music. 

Although Wiz is the first beneficiary of the arrangement, the deal also makes provision for EME to launch any of its follow up acts on the same platform

According to Banky W who’s the chairman of EME “EME is now Konvicts’s official rep in Africa and

will run the African arm of Konvict’s operation including offices, management, studios, A&R, production and provisions of more artistes to launch under this partnership”

He continues “Wiz is the first act to be launched under this agreement, but EME will continue to build acts that achieve enough buzz to also launch on the same platform”

Since debuting in 2008, Empire Mates Entertainment has revolutionized a fast rising industry by crafting songs that people identify with using creative ways to market and monetize their brands; while working to build and expose local talents. 

The label is currently putting finishing touches to a much anticipated EME album ‘Empire state of mind as well as a major tour of the US and UK.

An excited Akon twitted ‘Its official, Konvict/ EME is now the official label for Wiz Kid worldwide. Wow! Hope you ready?’