Would Zinoleesky perform better if signed by Olamide?
Let’s be logical and weigh beyond the Mohbad saga, would Zinoleesky's performance have been better if he had been signed to YBNL as opposed to Olamide's label?
Over time, it has become clear that Naira Marley's Marlian Records is really just a "cruise label" in disguise, despite having signed some of the biggest and most promising musicians.
On December 30, 2019, Naira Marley made an announcement about the launch of his label during the Marlian Fest. Four acts—Zinoleesky, Mobhad, Fabian Blu, and C Black—were automatically signed.
Notwithstanding this, Zinoleesky has proven he has what it takes to contend with Buju for the top slots in the Nigerian music industry by putting out hit after hit and campaigning hard to win the "Next-Rated" accolade. An honour that his boss, Naira Marley, received no recognition for.
Zinoleesky's label continues to limit his potential because it appears that he isn't getting the right vibe to help him reach even greater heights.
Why hasn't Zinoleesky become the headliner of a show, even if he has all the tools to do so?
Looking at Marlian Records, from the boss to the whole undefeated squad, it's clear that the label is nothing more than a smokescreen for smokers seeking to seem good, being periodically in the news for the wrong reasons all the time.
Along with all the other artists on the roster and other affiliates, Naira Marley, the main act and leader of the labels, and Marlian Fest have lost some of their original significance.
In the previous two years, less than 500 people have attended the Marlian Fest, which started with more than 4,000 people at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, alot of people departed the stadium before the performance even started because of the previous edition's more than five-hour show delay.
There would only be an hour remaining for Zinoleesky to entertain his fans and have another chance to demonstrate his identity to the world in a new setting.
A record company that isn't interested in growing and would like to work with musicians who play at international festivals.
The manager declared that he will host his Marlian Fest in London's SSE Arena Wembley in 2021, but the event was cancelled owing to a lack of funding.
Many concertgoers departed the venue before the music even started because of the nearly five-hour delay.
What difference do you think Zinoleesky would have made in his performance between signing with Olamide's label and Marlian Music?
One of the greatest musical groups in the country is now Olamide's record label, YBNL. Definitely one of the top three labels in the country.
Renowned vocalist Adekunle Gold, protégé Lil Kesh, boss Olamide, and other extremely successful singers are all products of YBNL, one of the leading record labels in Nigeria.
Talking about YBNL's legitimacy as a music label would be incomplete without acknowledging Olamide's love for the business and his constant quest for advancement.
Taking into account his achievements with musicians such as Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh, Fireboy (who was officially signed to the label), and most recently.
Fireboy transitioned from being an unrecognised up-and-coming performer to one who is now well-known, thanks to his formal YBNL label performances and private events for his artists.
transitioning them to respectable businesses that would present enormous opportunities for the artists and the brand as a whole. insisting that they release quality songs that are worth listening to frequently and maintain their attention.