In an X post by music journalist, Joey Akan, Joeboy, previously signed to EMPAWA, has now joined Warner Music and launched his record label, “Young Legend.
” The post reads: After years of career highs, Afrobeats superstar Joeboy is exiting Mr Eazi-owned EMPAWA, and seeking a step up by signing a dual deal with global music giant, Warner music (Home to superstars like Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Burna Boy, Ckay etc).
The new deal sees Joeboy launch his self-owned entertainment company called Young Legend, as well as being Warner Music`s latest flagship artist out of Africa.
Under the new Young Legend label, Joeboy will act as the CEO while Deola Jaiyesimi will serve as the Head of Label, with the task of churning out the next set of Afrobeats superstars on a global stage.