Adewale Adeleke
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Adewale Adeleke (born December 11, 1988) is a Nigerian music executive. He is the owner and CEO of HKN Music.[1] Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Adeleke relocated to Lagos, Nigeria in 2010.
Early life and career[edit]
Adeleke was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1988, to Adedeji Adeleke and Grace Ajunwa.[2] He is the brother of Nigerian singer Davido. In 2010, Adeleke obtained a business administration degree from Pacific Union College.
Adeleke served as one of the executive producers on Davido's debut studio album Omo Baba Olowo, which was released by HKN Music in July 2012.[3] The record label was nominated for Record Label of the Year at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards.[4] In 2015, Adeleke was appointed executive director of his father's Energy Company, Pacific Energy.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Our father is a billionaire but we hustle everyday — Davido's brother". vanguardngr. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/01/603265/.
- ↑ "Put Your Wife Before Your Mom --Davido’ Elder Brother, Adewale". nigeriafilms. https://www.nigeriafilms.com/celebrity-gossips/120-amebo/48227-put-your-wife-before-your-mom-davido-elder-brother-adewale/.
- ↑ "BN Red Carpet Fab: Davido’s "Omo Baba Olowo – O.B.O – The Genesis" Album Launch". bellanaija. https://www.bellanaija.com/2012/07/bn-red-carpet-fab-davidos-omo-baba-olowo-the-genesis-album-launch/.
- ↑ "2014 City People Entertainment Awards Nominees List: tooXclusive, Phyno, Others Nominated". tooxclusive. http://tooxclusive.com/news/2014-city-people-entertainment-awards-nominees-list-tooxclusive-phyno-others-nominated/.
- ↑ "Adewale Adeleke Appointed Director Of Pacific Energy Firm". news2. http://news2.onlinenigeria.com/news/top-stories/401207-adewale-adeleke-appointed-director-of-pacific-energy-firm.html/.
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