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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...

Dj Neptune Biography and Net worth

Dj Neptune is a Nigerian Disc Jockey, singer, songwriter, producer and music director. He is more popular as a disc jockey that spins different genre of music including RnB, Hip Hop, Funky, House, Pop, Afro Beats and Dance Hall.

Dj Neptune whose real names are Imohiosen Patrick, was born and raised in Lagos state but hails from Edo State and is the only son among four children. He got exposed to music at a young age in the late 90’s where he started entertaining friends and family at the tender age of 10. He has always had the aspiration to be a Dj even during his school days. His interest to be a disc jockey made him watch numerous online practice and tutorials from where he began to perfect his skills. With time he soon began to perform at fast food eateries, school parties, House Parties, and Nightclubs.

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NAME    Imohiosen Patrick
STAGE NAME         Dj Neptune
PLACE OF BIRTH     Lagos,Nigeria
GENRE OF MUSICAfro-Pop and Hip-Hop
RECORD LABELNeptune Entertainment

 

He became a professional Dj in 2004 when he was hired by Nigeria first private Radio Station Ray Power 100.5 FM in Lagos where he was the in-house DJ until 2010. His experience at Ray Power FM Lagos gave him the opportunity to build on his talent and career. He learned to spin music that kept his listeners tuned to their radio set. He soon became popular among numerous Nigeria’s after a while.

NET WORTH


He was selected in 2013 as a Nokia Ambassador due to his influence in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry. The talented DJ is said to have an estimated Net worth of $1 Million USD.  

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In 2008, he ventured into the Nigeria Music Industry when Naeto C signed him as his DJ and Hype Man. He further went to release his own DJ Mixtape and shared them online for free which helped in his promoting his brand to a wider audience. He has released numerous singles including “1,2,3” where he featured M.I, Naeto C, and Da Grin, “Skoobi Doo” featuring Lynxx, Jesse Jags, and General Pype, “BAddest” featuring Olamide, Stonebwoy, and BOJ and Marry featuring Mr. Eazi amongst others.

He has won numerous awards and accolades including 2009 Nigerian Award for the World Dj, 2009 Tush Award for the Best DJ. In 2010 he won the Dynamix All Youth Award for the Best Nigerian DJ and the Africa Entertainment Awards for the Best International DJ. In 2011 he won the NPA Awards for the International DJ and the Nigerian Entertainment Awards and the World DJ at the 2012 Nigerian Entertainment Awards.   

He has performed in high profile event and places including

  • DJ at the Naeto C 2011 UK Tour.

  • DJ at the Rick Ross 2011 Concert in Lagos

  • DJ at the MTV Base 2009 Road to Mamas Africa Award in Lagos

  • DJ at the 2010 Harvard Business School meet in Boston, USA.

  • DJ at the Hennesy Artistry2013 concert.

  • DJ at the Star Trek Concert in 2014 and 2015.

  • 2015 All Africa Games Dj at Congo Brazzaville.

  • Including been the DJ for numerous artist such as Davido, Naeto C, amongst others.


 

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