Earlier today, it was revealed that singer, Iyanya, has
snagged a new record deal with Don Jazzy’s Mavin
records.
His former manager/business partner, Ubi Franklin, who
spoke with Linda Ikejis Blog (LIB),on the new record
deal, said he couldn’t be happier for Iyanya.
Read his interview below:
News broke this morning that your former partner,
Iyanya has signed onto Don Jazzy’s music label, Mavin
Records. We would love to know your stance and
reaction to this?
I’m happy for Iyanya. The truth is that, if you are happy
for somebody, God will be happy with you and you will
be happy with yourself. I don’t have anything against
him.
This is music business and everything you do – as far
your music is right and you are making the music for the
world, it doesn’t depend on the label that you are in for
all to enjoy it. I’m happy he is where great music comes
out from, a label with one of the best music producers in
Africa. I’m so happy for him, today is his birthday and I
wish him all the best.
Iyanya informed everyone initially that he was going to
start up his own label. This has however changed. Do
you feel betrayed?
We are all human beings; today Iyanya is 30 by age. As
a 30-year-old man, you are able to take any decision on
your own, you can change your mind, you can do
whatever you want to do. The most important thing is
that from what I’ve seen, trust me he is happy. Nobody
takes a decision that is going to be bad for him.. I still
know he still has his own plans for his Label. But at this
point, I know Iyanya is where good music comes from.
So you don’t feel betrayed?
No No! The only way I will feel betrayed is if there was
something he owed me and he didn’t give back to me,
but there is nothing like that. I’m happy for him.
Do you see any more collaborations between your team
and Iyanya in the future?
That’s the funny thing about music, everything is
possible. When you see people in music having issues,
just leave them, the wheel goes round, if you check my
snapchat, I’m always dancing to his music. There might
be a future collaboration, I’m open to anything. I’m a
business man, there is nothing we are fighting for.
