Mr. Eazi’s venture capital fund Zagadat Capital sells Vydia for $1 billion in landmark deal with Afrobeats
Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has made an indelible mark on the Afrobeats industry with the recent sale of his holding company, Vydia, for a staggering $1 billion.
This groundbreaking transaction sets a new record as the largest deal in Afrobeats history, highlighting Mr. Eazi’s influence in the world of music and business.
Vydia, a leading digital audio and video distribution infrastructure company, has been acquired by Gamma, an American music and technology company led by former Apple Music CEO Larry Jackson.
Gamma’s vision is perfectly aligned with Vydia’s capabilities and potential, and Jackson expressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition, saying, “Vydia embodies the vision of Gamma as an ideas company.”
Set to become the father-in-law of renowned business magnate and investor Femi Otedola, Mr. Eazi is also the owner of the music distribution platform, emPawa.
This innovative platform has fostered collaborations with various artists such as Mr. Eazi, Fave, Joeboy, Darkavibes and Bella Alubo. Through emPawa, Mr. Eazi has played a key role in promoting and supporting new talent in the Afrobeats scene.
Founded in 2021, Zagadat Capital has quickly built a reputation for its strategic investments in a number of diverse technology companies.
These include remittance-based lending company Paisa, home services provider Eden Life, African fintech firm Pawapay and, most recently, the South African basketball team, the CapeTown Tigers. Zagadat Capital’s portfolio reflects Eazi’s commitment to driving innovation and growth in the African tech ecosystem.
Prior to these investments, some of Zagadat Capital’s early ventures focused on music technology companies. These include creative finance/intellectual property company emPawa (Mr. Eazi’s own company), ticketing platform SHOOBS and US music distribution service Vydia.
Interestingly, emPawa used Vydia’s services prior to any financial investment in the platform, demonstrating Mr. Eazi’s confidence in Vydia’s potential from the start.
The success of this landmark deal not only cements Mr. Eazi’s status as a dominant figure in music, business and technology, but also demonstrates his ability to identify lucrative investment opportunities and fuel the growth of new companies.
As a multifaceted businessman, Mr. Eazi’s impact on the global entertainment industry is undeniable.
Looking ahead, Gamma’s acquisition of Vydia is poised to revolutionize the music distribution landscape, giving artists the ultimate tools and platforms to reach new audiences and expand their careers.
As the digital age continues to transform the way music is created, distributed and consumed, the combination of Vydia’s infrastructure and Gamma’s vision could usher in a new era of innovation in the music industry.
Additionally, Mr. Eazi’s success with Zagadat Capital and emPaw highlights the enormous potential for growth in Africa’s technology and entertainment sector.
As more entrepreneurs and investors turn their attention to the continent, we are likely to see an increasing number of innovative deals and collaborations, fueling economic growth and a thriving creative ecosystem.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn