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...
Raoul John Njeng-Njeng popularly known as (Skales) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter born on 1st April 1991 in Kaduna. he hails from Edo State. the only Child of his family, he grew up in a Church setting. He received his elementary and secondary education in Kaduna. Skales met producer, Jeremiah and Jessy Jagz while in the University of Jos. He left University of Jos and attended Lead City University, where he graduated with a degree in Office Management and Technology.
In 2000, he started writing rap songs in Kaduna. he always traveled to Jos to work with Jesse Jagz and Jeremiah Gyang. In 2008, he entered for the Zain Tru Search Competition and Emerged as the winner for the North Central region, which made him well known at that time. in an interview with This Day Newspaper, Skales described himself as an entertainer whose music is influence by his surroundings. His 2009 release, "Heading for a Grammy", was inspired by Kenya West’s "Jesus Walks". He later relocated to Lagos and signed a record deal with Empire Mate Entertainment in 2009. He released the singles "Mukulu" and "Keresimesi" simultaneously. Both songs were produced by Sarz and released under the EME label. The music video for the latter was directed by Clarence Peters and uploaded onto YouTube on 28 November 2011. Skales was one of the main acts on E.M.E's debut compilation album, Emire Mate State of Mind (2012). He collaborated with Banky W., Wizkid, Shaydee, Niyola and DJ Xclusive on five "Baddest Boy", "Get down Tonight", "Sun Mo Mi", "Ko Mo Le" and "Change" of the album's seven singles. His debut single, "Must Shine", enjoyed numerous airplays early 2009 on the Rhythm FM stations in Lagos, Jos and Abuja.
Skales has recorded over 200 songs and collaborated with numerous artists, including El Dee Jeremiah, Gyang, Banky W, and Knighthouse. His well-known songs include "Shake Body", "Mukulu", "Keresimesi", "Komole", "My Baby", "Take Care of Me" and "Denge Pose". In May 2014 Skale left EME following the expiration of his four years Contract. Skales established his record label, OHK Music. with debut album, "Man of the Year", which was released in 2015. On 6 May 2014, Skales released "Shake Body" as the first single from the aforementioned album. The song was produced by Jay Pizzle and its music video was released on 22 July 2014 onto YouTube.
Skales Net worth is estimated at $2.3 Million USD.
see also
<<JIDENNA BIOGRAPHY: NET WORTH, ENDORSEMENT, RECORD LABEL AND AWARDS
<<LAX: BIOGRAPHY, RECORD LABEL,NET WORTH, ENDORSEMENT, AWARD AND CARS.
<<MAYORKUN: BIOGRAPHY, RECORD LABEL AND AWARDS
It was alleged that skales signed a record deal with Timaya’s Dem Mama Records following his departure from EME.he debunked the report on February 2014.
In 2000, he started writing rap songs in Kaduna. he always traveled to Jos to work with Jesse Jagz and Jeremiah Gyang. In 2008, he entered for the Zain Tru Search Competition and Emerged as the winner for the North Central region, which made him well known at that time. in an interview with This Day Newspaper, Skales described himself as an entertainer whose music is influence by his surroundings. His 2009 release, "Heading for a Grammy", was inspired by Kenya West’s "Jesus Walks". He later relocated to Lagos and signed a record deal with Empire Mate Entertainment in 2009. He released the singles "Mukulu" and "Keresimesi" simultaneously. Both songs were produced by Sarz and released under the EME label. The music video for the latter was directed by Clarence Peters and uploaded onto YouTube on 28 November 2011. Skales was one of the main acts on E.M.E's debut compilation album, Emire Mate State of Mind (2012). He collaborated with Banky W., Wizkid, Shaydee, Niyola and DJ Xclusive on five "Baddest Boy", "Get down Tonight", "Sun Mo Mi", "Ko Mo Le" and "Change" of the album's seven singles. His debut single, "Must Shine", enjoyed numerous airplays early 2009 on the Rhythm FM stations in Lagos, Jos and Abuja.
BIOGRAPHY TABLE
| NAME | Raoul John Njeng-Njeng |
| STAGE NAME | Skales |
| GENRE OF MUSIC | Hip-Hop and R&B |
| RECORD LABEL | Baseline Music, OHK Music. |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kaduna |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1st April 1991 |
| NET WORTH | $2.3 Million USD |
Skales has recorded over 200 songs and collaborated with numerous artists, including El Dee Jeremiah, Gyang, Banky W, and Knighthouse. His well-known songs include "Shake Body", "Mukulu", "Keresimesi", "Komole", "My Baby", "Take Care of Me" and "Denge Pose". In May 2014 Skale left EME following the expiration of his four years Contract. Skales established his record label, OHK Music. with debut album, "Man of the Year", which was released in 2015. On 6 May 2014, Skales released "Shake Body" as the first single from the aforementioned album. The song was produced by Jay Pizzle and its music video was released on 22 July 2014 onto YouTube.
NET WORTH
Skales Net worth is estimated at $2.3 Million USD.
see also
<<JIDENNA BIOGRAPHY: NET WORTH, ENDORSEMENT, RECORD LABEL AND AWARDS
<<LAX: BIOGRAPHY, RECORD LABEL,NET WORTH, ENDORSEMENT, AWARD AND CARS.
<<MAYORKUN: BIOGRAPHY, RECORD LABEL AND AWARDS
It was alleged that skales signed a record deal with Timaya’s Dem Mama Records following his departure from EME.he debunked the report on February 2014.
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