2Baba, Jaywon, Eedris Abdulkareem, 5 Other Musicians Baba Keke Has Turned to Superstars
Legendary Nigerian record label owner, Kenny Ogungbe better known as Baba Keke is a household name when it comes to the music business in the country
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Baba Keke has carved a niche for himself in the old school and contemporary music in Nigeria with his Prime Time Africa and Kennis Music platforms.
The veteran broadcaster has turned raw and upcoming talents into superstars in the last couple of years and most of them are eternally grateful for his impact on their successful music careers.
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In this article, Legit.ng takes a look at some music talents that have benefitted from Baba Keke's Kennis Music record label and how he transformed them into the stars they are today.
1. 2Baba
2Baba is arguably the most successful artist to ever be on Kennis Music's platform. The multiple awards-winning superstars had his debut album as a solo artiste Face2Face under the label.
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The album housed hits like African Queen and Nfana Ibaga which earned him international recognition.
2Baba joined the Label after he left the Platashun Boyz group and became a solo artist. Baba Keke produced his Face2Face album.
2. Eedris Abdulkareem
Another artist that benefited from Kenny Ogungbe's music label is Eedris Abdulkareem.
He was introduced to Baba Keke by Steve Babaeko during the Primetime Africa programme on Rayposer.
Eedris released three albums under the label including monster hits like Jaga Jaga and Mr Lecturer.
3. Jaywon
Jaywon is another successful artiste that was signed to Kennis Music. He has several hits released under the label including This Year and Facebook Love.
4. Tony Tetuila
Tony Tetuila was a member of the defunct Remedies before he went solo under the Kennis Music label. He released four successful albums for the label including My Car.
5. Essence
Essence is another proud member of the Kennis Music family. She is the Label's first lady and the voice behind the popular Superstory soundtrack.
6. Joel Amadi
He is one of the longest-serving artistes on the Kennis music label. He released several hit songs for the platform and will remain eternally grateful to Baba Keke.
7. Kelly Handsome
Kelly Handsome is another successful artist under the Kennis Music label, his Maga Don Pay track remains an evergreen.
8. Faze
Another ex-Plantashun Boyz member, Faze had a successful stint under Baba Keke's label.
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