Mayorkun reveals how Davido helped him secure Sony Music Africa deal after he left DMW

Mayorkun, the Nigerian singer, says Davido played a key role in securing his deal with Sony Music Africa.

The ‘Holy Father’s hitmaker signed to Davido’s record label DMW from 2016 to 2021.

After exiting DMW in 2021, Mayorkun released his second album ‘Back In Office in October’ under the Sony Music West Africa division.

In an interview on 3Music TV, Mayorkun said it was Davido who facilitated his deal with the record label.

He, however, did not go into detail about the exact role the ‘Assurance’ singer played.

“Aside from having my label, right now I’m also with Sony Africa. Shout out to Davido for that as well, he facilitated the deal,” he said.

Mayorkun further revealed his third album ‘Still The Mayor’ will be released on June 13, explaining the title is a sequel and was chosen to spark curiosity.

He described it as his “most challenging” project yet, citing clearance issues and label protocols as reasons for the delay.

“My third album is titled ‘Still The Mayor’ and it is not about me ascertaining my place in the industry, it is just a sequel,” he said.

“I’m trying to follow the style of my previous albums, and I needed a title that would bring up questions.

“The title is also very daring. This album has been the most challenging for me. Every time we get a date, something happens.

“Music is not as it used to be. Now, some clearances need to be done, and my label likes to do things by the book.

“We are done now, though. We were just trying to avoid trouble.”

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