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81% of VC firms don’t have a single black investor — BLCK VC plans on changing that

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...

Top ten music producers in Nigeria

Good music is pleasing to the ear and the secret to a hit song is in the beat. What first attracts you to a song is the first ten to twenty seconds where you get to feel the instrumentals and tune of the beat. It is the responsibility of a music producer to make the beat for a song. Music production is no easy task especially when it comes to making a hit song.

Nigeria music is the biggest in Africa and is making waves globally thanks to the effort of talented songwriters, performers and music producers.  Below are the top ten music producers in Nigeria and some hit songs credited to them.


  1. Don Jazzy




 



Mavin Record Label boss Don Jazzy is the number one music producer in Nigeria. He worked with Dbanj during their days in Mo Hits Records. His real name is Michael Collins Ajereh and he was born on November 26, 1982, in Umuahia, Abia State. He has worked with artist in his record label (Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Dija, Tiwa Savage and others) to produce award-winning songs. He has also enjoyed numerous endorsement deals. He charges about 750,000 naira to produce a song.

 


  1. Sarz




 



Sarz on the beat hails from Edo State and his real names are Osabuohien Osaretin. He was signed to Trybe Records but left after his contract expired. The talented music producer has worked with artists such as Wizkid, 2Face, Reminisce, Skales, Banky W, Wande Coal, Lord of Ajasa among numerous others. He charges above 500,000 naira for a song.

 


  1. Legendary Beatz Brothers




 

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Blood brothers Uzezi Oniko and Okiemute Oniko are no doubt a bundle of talent. They are responsible for producing the instrumentals to WizKids Azonto. They have worked with Nigeria and International artist including WizKid, 2Face, IcePrince, Seyi Shay, Wale, and Tinie Tempah. They charge up to 500,000 for a song.

 


  1. Masterkraft




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Masterkraft real names Sunday Ginakachukwu Nweke started his music career at the age of 11 and has since followed his passion with strong commitment. He has worked with artists such as Banky W, Olamide, Bracket, Sound Sultan among others. He also contributes as a music/band director and piano instructor for Live performances. He charges up to 500,000 for a song.

 


  1. Young John






He is the master of street vibe and YBNL favorite producer, making instrumentals for Olamide and Lil Kesh. He is behind the hit songs  Shakitibobo and Story For The Gods. He is signed to YBNL records and was nominated for the Producer of the Year at the 2015 Headies Award.

 


  1. Leriq






Artist and producer Leriq is signed to Aristocrats Records. He produced the songs in Burna Boys L.I.F.E album. He released his album titled The Lost Sound with collaborations from Ill Bliss, 2Face, Chidinma, Wande Coal and Burna Boy.

 


  1. Del B






 

Del B real names Ayodele Basel is behind hit songs such as Kcee Limpopo and Flavour Shake. He has worked with artists such as Praiz, WizKid, Seyi Shay and others. He charges up to 500,000 for a song.

 


  1. Shizzi






He is the go-to producer for HKN boss Davido. He produced hits such as Dami Duro and The Sound. He has also worked with artists such as Harrysong, WizKid, MayD, and others. He charges up to 500,000 for a song.

 


  1. D.Tunes






He is the CEO of Difference Entertainment and was behind the Kukere hit by Iyanya. He has worked with artists such as Sean Tizzle, Timaya, Iyanya, and SolidStar. He charges up to 500,000 for a song.

 


  1. Maleek Berry






Producer and Artist Maleek Berry real name Maleek Shoyebi is a talented artist and producer. He has worked with artists such as WizKid, Phenom, Wande Coal and Sauce Kid. He also makes a fine career producing his own songs such as Juice ft Ycee, Kontrol, Been Calling and Let me Know. He charges up to 500,000 for a song.

 

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