Seyi Shay has signed a recording deal with an international record label Island Records UK, a division of music corporation, Universal Music.
The ‘Irawo’ singer who is currently promoting her new single, ‘Jangilova‘, has penned a recording contract with the music giants in London.
Shay took to her social media accounts to break the news, uploading a photo which pictures at the Island Records office.
“FINALLY!! this is what most of us work so hard for. We spend most of our lives chasing this 1 opportunity to reach the world through a giant platform like this! I can’t believe it.. @islandrecordsuk and I have signed a GLOBAL recording contract this evening in London. I give God ALL the glory!! Thank u to NIGERIA and AFRICA for ‘putting me on’ S/O @twintings @taponeswa @j_mgt @harmonysamuels @didichiq @mtvbaseafrica #TEAMSEYISHAY and MY FANS — See these enemies have been put to shame and Jehovah has the wheel so move out of the way! We coming thru! #nextlevelish #global #recorddeal #Bossette #bestfemale #mamas2015 #videooftheyear
Island Records also acknowledge the news tweeting at Seyi Shay to welcome her into their fold. “Exciting times, welcome iamseyishay !cc J_MGT”
Island Records is a major American record label that operates as a division of Universal Music Group. It was founded by Chris Blackwell, Graeme Goodall, and Leslie Kong in Jamaica and has been based in the United Kingdom since 1962.
The label has an impressive roaster of talents including, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Drake, Gotye, Hozier, James Morrison, Jessie J, U2 and others.