Nigerian afrobeats singer, Augustine Miles Kelechi, aks Tekno, has signed a distribution deal with Universal Music Group Nigeria (UMGN) and Island Records.
The news of his signing was made known by his label boss, Ubi Franklin, on Instagram on July 2.
Speaking during the contract signing, Tekno expressed his extreme excitement for the latest milestone.
“I am extremely excited to sign with UMG as I’m ready to take my music to new heights, have a platform to showcase my versatility, push my music and ideas, and show the world how diverse African music and musicians can be. I want the Tekno brand to reach the global stage. Being with a full team in Nigeria, in Africa, and working with Alex and Island UK means that there are machines in place to ensure my music is delivered to my fans and the world with the best quality possible,” he said.
While giving his remarks during the signing, The General Manager, Universal Music Group Nigeria, Ezegozie Eze, praised the artiste for his array of hits as he welcomed him to UMG Nigeria.
Ezegozie also assured that Tekno’s “impressive” sound will reach new markets across the continent of Africa.
UMG is the world’s leading music company which operates a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.
UMG Nigeria, a division of Universal Music Group is one of the offices opened on the continent of Africa and the regional office for West Africa in charge of Nigeria, Ghana and Gambia.
According to Alex Boateng, President of Urban, Island Records, “Tekno is special as an artist and music maker. It is an absolute pleasure to now be a part of his journey and help him reach the international status his talent deserves. Island is the best place in the industry for culture and creativity so it is a privilege to provide the perfect home for him,” he said.
Island Records is a British-Jamaican record label that operates as a division of Universal Music Group (UMG). It was founded by Chris Blackwell, Graeme Goodall and Leslie Kong in Jamaica in 1959.
