Entertainments
Don Jay: Nigeria’s fast rising music boss, set to take industry by storm
Nigerian born Jerry Obidike (Don Jay), CEO of Exucia Records, a subsidiary of Exucia Global Services is setting the pace for the next generation of Nigeria musical greats, with a list of 7 strong musical talents currently burning the candles fat various top studios across the globe for what is expected to be explosive musical outputs, this young man with great eyes for exceptional talents, has developed a platform that is serving as the breeding ground for occupiers of tomorrow’s music space.
Don Jay is an upwardly mobile astute business icon from the South Eastern part of Nigeria, a thorough bred, multi skilled philanthropist who had demonstrated quite impressive level of success in various business development and management activities in and outside the shores of Nigeria.
He established Exucia Records out of passion and love for music and entertainment , Exucia Records was established as a subsidiary company with the aim of creating awareness of self consciousness, while discovering and grooming talents in music, arts and entertainment as a foothold for a successful career.
In a recent chat with our correspondent, the youthful music boss has this to say about the journey so far with Exucia “We set out with Exucia Records in the year 2020 and so far we have worked with some artistes within and outside the shores of Nigeria, the likes of;
1: Obdyk with album title So long,Way and Stay produced by Ibrahood.
2: Single by ARKNITE, titled African Boy.
3: Single by Exucia (by me), titled I am somebody produced by Ibrahood .
4: Single by Black Aubine, titled Cherie trover produced by Ibrahood”
This graduate of Entrepreneurial Studies from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa , shared a sneak peep into his educational background and his vision for the entertainment industry with Exucia .
“My educational background is quite interesting, being that I was opportuned to attend schools in virtually all the states with major tribes in Nigeria, hence I can call my self a Wazobian.
I also enrolled in professional courses on business development, management and also went through practical business apprenticeship. And am currently an international student.
Our vision for Exucia Records , is to engage and aid more youths in discovering their purpose and expressing their musical talents across the globes and for us to be recognized in the local and international industry.
We also ensure that we don’t only encourage their talent development and promotions but we also breed a responsible generation of youths that must affect society positively (music or not), this is aimed at ensuring that when they attain stardom through their expected hit tracks, as role models, they will become great positive influences to the mass of Nigerian youths who will look up to them.
For his role models in the industry, he has this to say.
” I have enormous respect for Jay Z, I admire Don Jazzy, Banky W, DMW and some other great managers and talents holding it down in Nigeria for, big ups for them all, we are coming.God willing, we shall succeed”
Entertainments
Art Minister Musawa Mourns Passing of Nollywood Legend Olu Jacobs at 84
Joel Ajayi
The Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy mourns the passing of Nigeria’s legendary actor and cultural icon, Sir Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, MFR, who died on Wednesday, 16th September 2026, at the age of 84.
Reacting to the sad news, the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., described his death as a monumental loss to the nation and the entire creative industry.
“Olu Jacobs was not just an actor, he was a national institution. He was one of the most important pillars of Nigeria’s entertainment industry and one of Africa’s greatest actors. For over five decades, his voice, his presence and his craft gave life to our stories and gave dignity to our industry”.
“Through the Lufodo Academy which has trained hundreds of actors, directors and filmmakers who are now leading Nollywood, and the countless lives he touched, his legacy will continue to live on stage, on screen and in the hearts of millions of Nigerians. Nigeria has lost a Lion, but his light will never fade.”, Musawa stated.
On behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria and the entire creative community, the Ministry also extends heartfelt condolences to Dame Joke Silva, his children, and other family members.
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