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  • SHINA PELLER plans big for Aquila Records’ third anniversary

    Come July 15, Aquila Records is set to celebrate its third anniversary with a bang.

    Already, plans are in the final stage to hold an event at the Balmoral Event Center to appreciate Nigerian music industry pathfinders. And the Aquila Records team will be releasing an album of self-composed songs featuring all their artistes as well as having a few collaboration from other acts as well.Aside the Aquila Acts that would be performing, stars like Olamide, Burna Boy, Phyno, Slim case, 2Baba and Tiwa Savage are expected to grace the stage.

    Speaking in Lagos, CEO of Aquila Records, Shina Peller, said: “I started the Label about three years ago. I saw it a means to be able to give the young and talented Nigerians an opportunity to develop their talents and show them to the world. A lot of Nigerians are talented, but they don’t have that platform. If you look at something about Aquila Records, you’ll discover that all the artistes are fresh. They are artistes that I discovered myself and it’s not easy to actually groom an artiste from zero to becoming a superstar. But with all we’ve had in three years, I give thanks to God Almighty who has helped us achieve all we’ve been able to achieve so far.”

  • AQUILA RECORDS UNVEILS NEW ACT, BEEZY

    ONE of Nigeria’s foremost record labels, Aquila Records, has unveiled yet another, a Nigerian-Irish singer, Abiodun Usman Azeez, Beezy.

    Introducing the artiste last Wednesday, the CEO of the label, Shina Peller said that he caught his attention from an ordinary post on Instagram.

    “I particularly admired the way he was able to turn an ordinary freestyle into an extraordinary content. When it comes to signing an artiste for the label, talent is the only thing we look out for. We look for people that actually pay attention to details. Looking at Beezy, I was sure that he was somebody that I should not just put aside,” he said.

    Born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Beezy moved to Dublin, Ireland at a young age. While residing in Dublin, he studied and achieved a dual degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business Management while also entrenching himself in music, and making a name for himself within the Dublin community.

    The young artiste moved back to his homeland Nigeria in May 2017, in order to take his career to the next level and build his audience with the people he loves.

    In search of musical support, Beezy wrote a freestyle detailing his experiences in the industry. This freestyle caught Peller’s attention. Impressed by the artiste’s effort, he reposted the video on his Instagram handle and asked if he should be signed to the label. Within hours the post received thousands of comments, including comments from Nollywood superstar Toyin Abraham and Fuji icon Pasuma, all asking that Peller signs him.

  • Aquila Records presents Airboy’s Nawo Nawo

    Aquila Records presents Airboy’s Nawo Nawo

    Still reeling from the success of his debut single, Ayepo, Airboy, who was signed under Aquila Records last year, is out with his sophomore single titled Nawo Nawo.

    Produced by Aquila Records’ resident producer Phantom, Nawo Nawo, an Afro-fused upbeat sound showcases Airboy’s vocal depth and strength, as he sings to distinguish between spenders (Nawo Nawo) and stingy people (Alaroro) in a feel-good, funny and happy tone.

    Airboy’s debut, Ayepo, has been making waved in Nigeria, as well as crossing boundaries into Ghana, the UK, Malaysia and other places.

  • Aquila Records unveils Airboy

    Aquila Records unveils Airboy

    One of Nigeria’s top record labels, Aquila Records, last Thursday, unveiled its latest offering, a new act named Airboy. Real name, Ayomide Odebunmi, the artiste who hails from Ekiti State, has been with the label for the past eight months, honing his skills.

    Welcoming guests to the unveil of the afropop act, which held at Club Quillox premises, the CEO of Aquila Records, Shina Peller, stated that his outfit is happy to sign on the new act as it is a pointer to its vision of helping young people grow.

    “Airboy is somebody I have been working with. He’s been under my tutorship for about eight months now. We’ve been composing, recording and developing his sound all these while and he has put in so much work in the past few months. I would best my last money on this artiste dropping hits back to back,” Peller said.

    On why his label decided to pitch their tent with the artiste, Peller said that Airboy is a very talented person who hasn’t let anyone down.

    “He is willing to learn. Since I’ve been working with him till this very moment, he’s been learning. That is one thing the label likes about him,” he added.

    Excited at the prospect of joining the label, the budding artiste said that music is something he has loved right from time.

    “I would say it is something I was born with. Growing up, I listened to the likes of Ebenezer Obey, King Sunny Ade, and Fela Kuti. That is why I do Afro-pop music. Coming into the scene, I would say my vibe would stand me out. My vibe is different. I connect to the young and old. I love music and that is what I really want to do,” Airboy said.

  • Artistes grace Aquila Records re-launch

    Artistes grace Aquila Records re-launch

    With the Nigerian music scene fast gaining more stride, a new addition, Aquila Records, has been added to the list of record labels in its kitty. The re-launch of the label, which took place at Oriental Hotel on Friday, June 12, witnessed the presence of bigwigs in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

    Introducing the new look label, CEO of the outfit, Shina Peller described it as the youngest of the Aquila Group family.

    “After the existence of Club Quilox, we decided to invest more in the entertainment industry, especially to give the opportunity to young and talented Nigerians to showcase their talents. Of course I believe that we can actually make a difference and make an impact. As it is, we are unveiling this record label today, but it is not something that we can actually do on our own to make the change that we require for the Nigerian music industry,” he said.

    According to Peller, Aquila Records label has set up a platform where any talented Nigerian can come forward and “we can be able to examine what the person has got and see how we can position the person for the industry. I believe that it is an exciting time for the industry as I have made up my mind to actually invest into it and I believe that we can actually make a change.”

    Present at the launch of the label were its recording artistes, Cue Peller and Base One. Its lead artiste, Tillaman was unavoidably absent.

    Following the launch of the label, guests were treated to a night of music and dancing at Club Quilox. Among guests who graced the occasion were Skuki, Skales, Jay JayOkocha, Wizkid and a host of others.