In August, 2024, singer-producer CKay floated his management and publishing company, Boyfriend Music Ltd, in Lagos. It’s a full circle moment: from releasing his era-defining “Boyfriend” EP in 2021 to eventually turning it into a business. Not restricted to only local artists, Boyfriend Music Ltd opened a U.S. branch, Boyfrnd Music LLC, to extend its services to global artists, songwriters, and producers.
CKay and Joseph Solubi
Boyfriend Music Limited, co-founded by Chukwuma “CKay” Ekweani and Joseph Salubi, his childhood friend from Kaduna State, is a music company dedicated to pushing young and up-and-coming artists, songwriters, and producers forward career-wise. Boyfriend Music Ltd aims to facilitate rightful royalties with the music publishing arm. Its A&R services include discovering and nurturing talents to unlock their potential. The management part of Boyfriend Music Ltd will focus on personalised management services and action plans that guide young artists in their careers.
According to CEO CKay, Boyfriend Music Ltd is “committed to creating a formidable and transparent environment where artists, songwriters, and producers can focus on their creativity while we handle the complexities of management and music publishing. Every true artist deserves a team that supports their vision without taking advantage of them.”
“Our shared history and passion for music have inspired us to build a company that truly supports creators in all aspects of their careers. At Boyfriend Music Ltd., we empower artists by ensuring they receive the royalties they are owed and by providing the resources and guidance necessary for creative success,” says Joseph Solubi, the company’s managing director.
CKay joins the list of artists like Olamide, TheWeeknd and Davido, who built their record labels and music companies to use as launchpads for artists to reach their full potential.
