Foremost artiste manager, Yusuf ‘Danku’ Adepitan, who added another feather to his cap has the Best Talent Manager of the Year Award by the Creative Faith Acadeny Awards, United States (US) has dedicated the award to popular artistes Davido and 9ice.
Speaking on why he made the declaration during the presentation of the award, Danku revealed that the duo played a major in his career.
“I thank God Almighty to this opportunity, because any are called, but few are chose. So, I am delighted to be among the few that are recognized today in the Nigeria music industry. It is not my power, but God that should be acknowledged. I am also dedicating this award to Davido and 9ice. These artistes played major role in my career, wrote songs for them and they gave me the credit. I will forever be grateful for their professionalism,” he stated.
The artiste manager, started his career with afro pop singer, Lawal Olumo aka Konga and later recruited as the A & R of Foxtrox Music. He was at the helm of affairs at the record label. He released Slim Joe, ‘Oti Yan Yan’ album a work that became a national anthem in the country.
After the singer left the label, he convinced the label that the next artiste the label could bank on was Lace. The Benin Republic music star never knew he could become a star suddenly. But Danku with his dexterity made him a star. Lace under Danku leadership, released Se Bi Wo. The song became instant hit in the entertainment industry.
He has invested on many upcoming artistes and has worked with and promoted popular faces such as Oluwaseun, Terry G, Reminisce, Oritsefemi, Klever Jay, among others.
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