Nektunez, an award-winning Ghanaian music producer based in the US, has signed a partnership with Akon’s Konvict Kulture label.
KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA (http://lifestyleuganda.com/) — Nobel Zogli, a professional known as Nektunez, has signed a management agreement with Akon’s Konvict Kulture music label to enhance the development of his music career.
He gained worldwide fame in December 2021 when his Ameno Amapiano remix of a French song premiered at number 10 on Billboard’s World Digital sales chart.
This partnership between Nektunez and Konvict Kulture comes at a time when Akon has spoken highly of the tremendous talent on the African continent and how they are gradually taking over the world through their music.
By joining Akon’s Konvict Kulture label, Nektunez is expected to expand his brand in the European and US markets. Additionally, Akon has recently spoken highly of the tremendous talent on the African continent and how they are gradually influencing the world through their music.
In addition, Nektunez will take advantage of the Senegalese-American musician’s vast music management experience, which has led to the launch of the careers of global artists such as T-Pain, Lady Gaga, Kardinal Offishall, among others.
With the support of the Konvict Kulture brand, Akon will provide expertise to assist Nektunez in moving to the next phase of his career. Konvict Kulture is one of three major record labels founded by Akon, the others being Konlive and Konvict Muzik.
What is the background of producer Nektunez?
He was born Noble Eli Zogli in Ghana and has worked with top Ghanaian musicians such as Stonebwoy, Worlasi, and R2Bees. His amapiano remix of the French new-age music project Era gained international attention.
On the Billboard Afrobeats Chart, the offering, featuring Goya Menor of Nigeria, debuted at No 7.
For eight weeks, Nektunez’s song topped the Billboard World Digital Sales Chart after receiving over 10 billion Tik Tok views. The song topped the Shazam charts in 39 countries as well as iTunes in 22 countries, including the UK, Germany and USA. It also topped iTunes in 39 countries.
This is what Akon said:
“I’m honoured to be able to add Nektunez to the KONVICT movement. I’ve never met a more humble, hard-working, and talented producer like Nektunez. I was even more impressed by his artistic talents.”
“He represents the new Africa and I’m determined to show the world his contribution to the beautiful sounds of Afrobeats and amapiano.”
Upon joining Konvict Kulture, Nektunez said the following:
“I am excited to start my next chapter with Akon; someone I have always looked up to growing up. He shares my vision and has a passion for the brand of music I’m creating. I can’t wait to continue sharing my music on a global scale. Now it’s time to go to work and I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together.”
