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Venture capital has a diversity problem . BLCK VC , a new organization founded by Storm Ventures associate Frederik Groce and NEA associate Sydney Sykes to connect, engage and advance black venture capitalists, is ready for a new era in the industry. Their mission: Turn 200 black investors into 400 black investors by 2024. “We think of ourselves as an organization formed by black VCs for blacks VCs to increase the representation of black investors,” Sykes told TechCrunch. “You can look around and say well ‘I know five black VCs,’ but you can also say this firm does not have a single black VC, they may not even have a single underrepresented minority … We want to make firms reckon with the fact that there is a racial diversity problem; there is a lack of black VCs and every firm should really care about it.” BLCK VC has been at work since the beginning of 2018, building and expanding a network of black investors in the San Francisco area, Los Angeles and New York. They seek to provide a...
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DJ SPINALL: Full Biography and Net worth

Searching for DJ Spinall Biography,Songs, Album, Age,and Net worth? as Usual, we have detailed fact about the Nigerian Disc Jockey.

Sodamola Oluseye Desmond popularly known as (DJ Spinall) or The Cap (The Crazy Azz Party) is a multiple award-winning Nigeria DJ. He is the first Nigerian DJ to be endorsed by any brand in Africa and the first African DJ to tour in the United State. He is also the first African DJ to perform at the SXSW Festival in the United States. Spinall grew up in Lagos State.

Desmond graduated with Bachelor Degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering at Olabisi Onabanjo University. DJ Spinall is been managed by State of Mind Entertainment founded by Tobi Daniel.

He started calling himself Spinall in 2003 before signing  for Mavin Records in 2013 which he is no longer under. Spinall just as the name implies signifies a disc jockey who plays all kinds of genre of music, he is not restricted to any specific genre, his style of play has been tagged by many as ‘fearless’ as a result of his ability to bring all kinds of music in one playlist, these differentiated him out from the lots and won him several awards.

 

BIOGRAPHY TABLE





























NAME Sodamola Oluseye Desmond
STAGE NAME    DJ Spinall
RECORD LABELMavin Records(Formal)
PLACE OF BIRTH    Lagos, Nigeria
ENDORSEMENT     Smirnoff Ice
NET WORTH$ 1.6 Million USD

 

Endorsements


DJ Spinall signs a Multi-million Naira deal with Smirnoff Ice drink in 2015 and the contract was renewed in 2016.



 

NET WORTH


DJ Spinall Net worth is estimated at $ 1.6 Million USD.

 

see also


<<MR EAZI: BIOGRAPHY, NET WORTH, RECORD LABEL, SONGS AND CARS

<<PEPENAZI: BIOGRAPHY, RECORD LABEL, SONGS, AND AWARDS

<<HARRYSONG: NET WORTH

 

He performed in several popular events and shows since his rise to stardom, performed in events like 2016 One Lagos Brand Launch.

 

Tours

2017

  • South Africa

  • United States

  • United Kingdom


Singles

 

2014

  • OluwaM.I

  • Gba Gbe èBurna Boy


2015

  • Excuse MeTimaya

  • AttendanceOlamide

  • No Sorrow Pheelz


2016

  • PackageDavido & Del’B

  • OhemaMr Eazi


 

ALBUMS



  • 2015 My Story

  • 2016 Ten

  • 2017 Dreams


 

 

 

AWARDS


2014

Nigerian Entertainment Awards

  • World DJ


Islander International Awards

  • Best Nigerian DJ


Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards

  • Best Nigeria VDJ


2016

City People Entertainment Awards

  • DJ of the year


2017

City People Entertainment Awards

  • DJ of the year


2017 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA)

  • Best DJ Africa

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