Entertainments

Don Jay: Nigeria’s fast rising music boss, set to take industry by storm

Published

2 years ago

April 11, 2023

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”

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N25m Award from First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to Autistic Teen Guinness Record Breaker

Published

2 weeks ago

May 26, 2025

The Gleamer

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Awards N25m to Autistic Teenager’s Guinness World Record Achievement

Nigeria’s First Lady and wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has doled out a cash award of Twenty-Five Million Naira to Guinness Record holder for the world’s largest art canvas, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo Okeke.
Kanyeyachukwu, a 15-year-old autistic artist, set the record in November 2024 by creating a massive painting featuring a multi-colored ribbon, the symbol for autism, surrounded by emojis, covering 12,304 square meters.

Receiving Kanyeyachukwu in her office on Monday, Senator Oluremi Tinubu stated that the financial support was for his artistic prowess and should be channeled towards his education. She expressed her admiration for Kanyeyachukwu’s heroic achievements despite his challenges.

“I read and heard about the young lad and sent for him. I want to thank the parents for loving him. Mental health challenges occur in many very intelligent children. I am aware of the many challenges of autism and I have written a book to also raise awareness for autism,” the First Lady said.

She added, “I want to use this medium to send a message to other parents who have children with special needs to focus on their children’s skills and high points. These special needs children usually have a single interest, so parents should help them push towards their preferred skills and goals. Thank you for all your efforts towards taking Kanye to win the Guinness World Record. Tuesday is Children’s Day, and there couldn’t have been a better day than today to recognize Kanye.”

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, who was represented by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mukhtar Yawale Muhammed MFR, mni, praised the First Lady for celebrating this remarkable milestone.

“Kanyeyachukwu’s journey is a testament to the boundless possibilities that arise when passion meets opportunity. Despite being autistic, his achievement is a beacon of hope for countless other young Nigerians aspiring to make their mark in the world of art and culture,” Minister Musawa said.

He attributed Kanyeyachukwu’s success to the First Lady’s Youth Empowerment programs and enabling environment for young people to thrive.
“Your commitment to empowering youths in Nigeria is outstanding and second to none. It is widely known that through the Renewed Hope Initiative that focuses on women and youth empowerment, the First Lady has championed several programs that bridge the gap between potential and opportunity, ensuring that no talent goes unnoticed and no dream remains unfulfilled”.

The First Lady showered Kanyeyachukwu with gifts and a dummy check of Twenty-Five Million Naira, while the Guinness World Record holder presented a painting made by him and his award certificate.

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