Entertainments

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

Published

3 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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Miss Luxury Pageantry 2025 Set to Hold Maiden Edition

Published

1 week ago

October 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

The Miss Luxury Foundation has announced that all is set for the 2025 maiden edition of the Miss Luxury Pageantry, scheduled to hold November 4, 2025 at the prestigious Lagos Continental Hotel.

Organisers say the high-profile event, themed “Where Beauty, Purpose, and Power Unite,” will not only celebrate elegance and excellence but also amplify advocacy, leadership, and social impact among young women across Nigeria.

In a statement issued by the Digital and Publicity Lead , Mr Eze Okocha Eze and made available to newsmen in Abuja ,the Foundation said the pageant, which is being organised in partnership with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, United Towns Agency, United Nations, International Commission for Peace and Good Governance, and The Nest Resource Centre, will showcase 37 exceptional contestants ,one from each Nigerian state and the Federal Capital Territory.

According to the organisers, the 2025 edition marks a historic shift in Nigerian pageantry, as it eliminates traditional beauty barriers such as height or size, focusing instead on purpose, advocacy, and leadership potential.

“This is your moment to make history, “for the first time ever, 37 women ,one from each Nigerian state and the FCT will be selected to compete for the inaugural Miss Luxury titles.

“No height or size requirements, no pageant background needed,just bold purpose and a desire to lead.

The Founder and Executive Director of the Miss Luxury Foundation, Dr. Edidiong Udoidiong, described the event as more than a competition, but a movement that empowers women to lead and inspire.

“Through the Miss Migration Crown, we are addressing a major national challenge,” Udoidiong said.

“We are placing a mandate in the hands of a young woman who would serve as an ambassador for safe migration, a voice for the displaced, and a face of hope to those who have none.”

Udoidiong noted that the Foundation is collaborating with key institutions to promote safe and legal migration, taking its advocacy to schools, communities, and online platforms nationwide.

He noted that the Foundation also runs empowerment and vocational training programmes aimed at equipping vulnerable women and youths with practical skills to keep them from falling prey to human traffickers.

Beyond the glamour, the Miss Luxury Pageantry, according to the organisers, is a pioneering platform dedicated to empowering women through visibility, advocacy, and voice.

“We don’t just celebrate beauty , we elevate leadership beyond the stage ,we celebrate the embodiment of a strong, resilient woman, we celebrate voices of young women around the world.

“with real-world training in brand development, strategic advocacy, and purpose-led leadership, as well as access to global platforms for women who rise through the initiative.

Meanwhile, he said that a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has offer free sponsorship for the first 20 contestants to register for the pageant.

The maiden edition will also reward winners with life-changing prizes designed to boost their careers and humanitarian missions.

The winner of the Miss Luxury crown will be given a hundred thousand dollars cash prize, a brand new luxury car, a brand new luxury home in a premium location and a five year modelling contract followed with endorsement deals.

“She would make appearances at New York and Paris Fashion Weeks, an international brand ambassadorship, and a lifetime mentorship opportunity.

The Miss Migration crown comes with a seventy thousand dollars cash prize, a luxury car, ambassadorial deal with NCFRMI, endorsement deals, modelling contracts, and mentorship.

The Miss Humanitarian queen will walk away with a fifty thousand dollars cash prize, a luxury car, endorsement deals, modelling contracts, and mentorship.

In addition, he stated that the Face of Renewed Hope winner will walk away with a twenty thousand dollars cash prize.

The Publicity Lead of the Foundation, Eze Okocha Eze, said the growing number of state partnerships underscores the Foundation’s commitment to creating real, lasting change.

“Each endorsement is not just a formal agreement but a shared commitment to nurture and elevate the voices of young women across Nigeria,” Eze said. “Our journey is about building bridges between communities, government, and civil society to create real, lasting impact.”

He explained that these partnerships highlight the Foundation’s efforts to build sustainable empowerment ecosystems for women and girls through education, advocacy, mentorship, and community development.

As excitement builds ahead of the grand finale, the Miss Luxury Pageantry 2025 is expected to attract top government officials, industry leaders, celebrities, and corporate sponsors.

Registration for contestants is still ongoing. Interested participants can obtain forms for 300,000 Naira via www.missluxury.org or contact 0916 904 7400.

More updates are also available on social media via @miss.luxuryglobal on Instagram and Miss Luxury on Facebook.

The 2025 edition is proudly sponsored by One World Migration, Dangote Foundation, VOV Foundation, and Riggs London.

With its blend of glamour, advocacy, and purpose, the Miss Luxury Pageantry will redefine beauty standards ,transforming the crown into a tool for leadership, empowerment, and social change across Africa.

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