Afrobeats has made us proud abroad- Odaro

Chief Executive Officer of Dotty Worldwide Entertainment (DWE), Mr Derek Odaro, has said that Afro beat music has helped to change the narrative of being a Nigerian abroad, saying that the music has made Nigerians proud.

Odaro, who is a British born business mogul, made this claims while speaking with journalists on Monday in Lagos on the readiness of the music management company to sign more artistes into its fold in 2023.

He explained that the company was looking forward to signing more talented artistes by the summer of 2023, adding that the energy, vibes brought by the artistes and drive to succeed would be considered in signing them.

“We are looking forward to signing one or two more artistes by summer 2023. I look at their energy, the vibes they will bring. I need artistes that have style and drive to succeed.

“Nigeria music is doing us proud, is globally recognized. Growing up in United Kingdom, it was not cool to be African. Some of our brothers class themselves as Jamaicans but now because of the way Afro beat has taken over the world, we proud to be Nigerians. This is a great achievement; we have to keep the hard work going,” said Odaro.

He currently manages Davido Music Worldwide (D M W), artist ‘B Red’. He was one of the executive producers of the body of work entitled ‘Goof music for Bad days’ Album . The EP features artistes like Davido, Seyi Vibes, Efya, Jay wills.

Dotty worldwide entertainment Limited is a music management company duly registered in the United Kingdom and Nigeria.

The company manages musicians, actors and models so as to enhance their career and also publish, distribute and promote their works.