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Davido housed me for 3 years, he inspired me in everyway – Mayorkun

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Nigerian music star, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayokun has revealed how much of an inspiration his former boss, Davido is to him.

Speaking during a recent chat with That Grape Juice, Mayorkun said that Davido inspired the way he writes and moves in the entertainment industry.

When asked who inspired his latest album Back In Office, the singer mentioned Bob Marley, Davido, Wizkid and King Sunny Ade.

He also recounted living with Davido for about three years, adding that he sees him as his big bro. Mayorkun disclosed that his dream collaboration would be with Drake and Eminem.

The singer said; ”Davido has inspired me in everyway, as a musician, as a human being, as everything… I lived with him for like 2, 3 years, he’s like my big bro…

He has inspired the way I write, he has inspired the way I move generally in the music scene.”

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Sony Music officially welcomes Mayorkun to the label

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Sony Music Entertainment has official announced Nigerian singer, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel known professionally as Mayorkun, as an artiste signed under its management.

The official Twitter account of Sony Music UK made this known on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

The record label shared a photo of Mayorkun standing by a poster of the company’s subsidiary, Colombia Records logo and welcomed him to the label.

Welcome to the Sony Music family, @IamMayorKun”, the tweet reads.

Recall that his former boss, Davido, who owns DMW Records, had revealed last month that the ”Geng” hit-maker is now signed to Sony Music.

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Mayorkun is signed to Sony Music – Davido reveals (Video)

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Nigerian singer and CEO of DMW, David Adeleke also known aa Davido has revealed that his former artiste, Mayorkun is now signed to Sony Music.

He made this known during an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu at Mayorkun’s Album listening party for ”Back in Office”.

Davido recounted some of the fond first memories he has of Mayorkun when they first met.

The music executive also explained why he signed the ”Che Che” crooner and how their relationship lasted for over six years.

Speaking on why DMW did not promote Mayor’s album and why the label’s logo is not on the cover, the DMW boss said Mayorkun has been signed onto Sony Music and all his latest songs have the Sony music label embossed on them.

Watch the interview HERE

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Mayorkun reveals why he didn’t feature ex-boss, Davido in his new album

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Talented Nigerian singer, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun has revealed why he didn’t feature superstar singer and DMW boss, David ”Davido” Adeleke in his new album.

Mayorkun got signed into Davido Music Worldwide in 2016 and has released hit songs under the label.

But it was reported weeks ago that he quietly left the label as his contract was not renewed this year. His new album was also not promoted by DMW and does not have its logo.

Speaking in a chat with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu at the listening party for his new album “Back in Office”, Mayorkun was asked why Davido was not featured in his new album ‘Back in Office’, and he said; “Most people don’t know how creating an album works; sometimes, it’s a groups of songs you’ve had way back and just compile together.

“The songs that we have together I don’t feel like it’s for this album but for a later time.

“I and Davido have songs together and it is not a situation that I took out his song for my album.”

The Listening party also had Davido in attendance alongside other current and former DMW acts.

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”My superstar, been amazing to see you grow” – Davido celebrates Mayorkun on his 27th birthday

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International music star, David ‘Davido’ Adeleke has penned has taken to social media to celebrate his signee, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel aka Mayorkun on his 27th birthday.

Mayorkun turned a new age on Wednesday, March 24, and family as well as celebrities have been sending him birthday wishes.

Davido, in a post via Insta-story, penned down a lovely message of encouragement for the singer as he called him a superstar.

According to the DMW boss, it has been amazing watching Mayorkun grow in his career.

Happy Gday my superstar!!! You never even star!!!!! love you for life!!!! been amazing to see you grow!! Dem never see Nada!! @iammayorkun.” he wrote.

See his post:

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