Nigerian rapper A-Q, aka Gilbert Bani, has launched his new record label, The Cake Bizness, aiming to revolutionize the music industry. The label will treat signed artists like startups, allowing investors to make early-stage investments and professionals to contribute expertise for shares. Bani envisions an ecosystem where everyone shares artistic expression and benefits from the success.
Formerly with Chocolate City Music, Bani is known for projects like God’s Engineering and The Live Report with MI Abaga. He leads initiatives like The ConnectHead and serves as the director of Wahoo Music and head of acquisition at ByteTunes. As co-founder of 100 Crowns, he played a vital role in advancing rapper Blaqbonez’ career. In 2020, he partnered with Africori for a talent incubation initiative in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Cake Bizness has signed Nigerian hip hop artist Zhus JDO as its first artist. The 24-year-old, born John Davidson Omon, blends hip hop, dancehall, Afrobeats, and more in his music, with hits like ‘Hush,’ ‘Para,’ and the recent ‘Johnbull.’
