YCEE signs mega record deal with Sony Entertainment Music Africa

Rapper Ycee of Tinny Entertainment, South Africa on Friday signed an exclusive deal with deal with Sony Music Entertainment, as the entertainment giant continues it's expansion across Africa.

The distribution deal will see Ycee of Tinny Entertainment's first E.P,’ 'The First Wave’ released under the Sony umbrella. 

Ycee now joins the likes of Nigerian superstar Davido, and a few other music acts in the Sony Music family.
The General Manager, Sony Music West Africa Michael Ugwu, said in a statement;

“I’m extremely proud to welcome Tinny Entertainment and the amazing talent that is Ycee to the Sony Music Entertainment West Africa family.

I’ve watched this team grow over the past few years and I am amazed at how they have navigated the industry to reach this stage.

Ycee is the future of Hip Hop in Africa and will be front and centre of SME West Africa’s strategy as we take Africa to the World.”

The CEO Tinny Entertainment, Arokodare ‘Tinny’ Timilehin, reacting to the good news said; 

“We are very excited about the future for both Ycee and Tinny Entertainment.

This is a stamp of approval on all the hardwork we have put in through the years and an indication of even greater things to come” he added.

Expressing his excitement at the new deal, Ycee posted a message to his fans on Instagram;

“Great things happening, alongside Tinny Entertainment, I’m so proud to become part of the Sony Music family!!”