Nigerian singer and songwriter Joeboy, whose real name is Joseph Akinwale, has officially announced Kvng Vidarr as the first artist to join his newly established record label, Young Legend.
Sharing his excitement on Instagram, Joeboy wrote, “Super excited to announce our first talent under Young Legend! Welcome to the family, @kvngvidarr.
His EP drops this Friday – show him some love!”
Kvng Vidarr, born Momoh Oshiotseameh Luke, hails from Edo State and spent his childhood in Ikorodu, Lagos.
Joeboy’s announcement marks a significant milestone for the label, which he launched earlier this year after leaving emPawa Africa, a label founded by Mr. Eazi.
Following his departure, Joeboy released his documentary titled “the dawn of a new era,” signaling a new chapter in his career.
In addition to launching Young Legend, Joeboy has signed a distribution deal with Warner Music, a U.S.-based company, to help promote and distribute music globally from his label.
Joeboy is well-known in the Nigerian music scene, having received multiple awards and accolades for his contributions to the industry.
In 2019, he won the ‘Best Artiste in African Pop’ at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and claimed the ‘Best Pop’ title at the Soundcity MVP Awards Festival the following year.
His most recent work includes the release of a five-track EP titled ‘Body, Soul & Spirit’ in November 2023. Joeboy has expressed his ambitions for the future, including plans to release an album this year.
He credited meeting celebrated music star Wizkid as a moment that boosted his confidence in the music scene.
In related news, famous teenage Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has shared his excitement after receiving a luxurious gift from music star Davido.
Recently, Peller visited Davido’s residence with fellow entertainers Jarvis and Jo Blaq, where they captured memorable moments in a lively video.
During the visit, Davido surprised Peller with an extravagant wristwatch.
Overjoyed by the gift, Peller playfully pretended to faint, prompting Jo Blaq to rush to his aid, capturing the humorous moment on camera.
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Peller even encouraged his followers to take a screenshot of his new accessory as a keepsake.
The trio was also seen enjoying themselves, dancing to one of Davido’s popular tracks.
The “Timeless” crooner joined in on the fun, showcasing their moves in a lighthearted atmosphere.
This joyous reunion comes after Davido promised to go live on TikTok with Peller following an earlier video call.
Fans reacted enthusiastically to the reunion, taking to social media to share their thoughts on the delightful encounter.
