Nigerian rapper and YBNL head Olamide has signed a venture deal with American music distribution and record label Empire Distribution.

Olamide took to his Twitter page to announce the deal in the late hours of February 18, 2020.

“Happy to announce that YBNL and Empire got a joint venture deal. Myself and Fireboy with any other act i sign next ready to shake the world.”

Happy to announce that YBNL and Empire got a joint venture deal. Myself and Fireboy with any other act i sign next ready to shake the world. 🌎

— Olamide Adedeji (@olamide_YBNL) February 18, 2020

In one breath, Olamide announced new albums from himself and YBNL signee Fireboy DML while also thanking his fans for their patience.