Osagie Osarenkhoe

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Osagie Osarenkhoe
Other namesTeresa Osagioduwa
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma mater University of Lagos
Occupation(s)Music Executive, A&R Executive, Talent Manager
Employer ONErpm
TitleDirector

Teresa Osagioduwa Osarenkhoe, known professionally as Osagie Osarenkhoe, is a Nigerian music business executive [1] [2] [3] [4] with a career spanning over two decades. She currently serves as the Director of A&R/Operations (Africa) [5] at ONErpm and is the founder of The Zone Talent Agency Limited, dba The Zone Agency, [6] a talent management and music services company. Osarenkhoe is also the creator of The Basement Gig, a music showcase platform aimed at spotlighting emerging talent in the Nigerian music industry. Her career includes roles at Empire Mates Entertainment [7] and ONErpm [5] etc.

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Career

At ONErpm, Osagie [5] [1] [8] [2] [3] [4] managed A&R, operations, and management efforts for ONErpm, [5] Empire Mates Entertainment, and priority records, working with artists such as Wizkid, [9] [10] [8] Zlatan, Asake,Bella Shmurda, Timaya, Skales, [11] Chike, MohBad(late), Niyola, Ajebo Hustlers, 1da Banton, Reekado Banks, Dammy Krane, Banky W, [9] and others. She was also involved in the signing of artists, including Zlatan, Bella Shmurda, Nasboi, Asake, Chike, Ajebo Hustlers, and 1da Banton, etc., as well as handling the release of popular tracks such as "Cash App" by Bella Shmurda, "Egwu" by Chike and Mohbad, and "Bust Down" by Zlatan and Asake, among others.

In 2021, The Cable Lifestyle (In the spirit of the 2021 IWD) examines Osagie [9] [12] has one of the four female artist-managers doing well for themselves alongside Bose Ogulu, Niyi Osidipe, Kimani Moore. In 2021, she was listed as one of TurnTable Power List 2021 by TurnTable Charts. [13]

Recognitions

S/NAwardCategoryYearResult
1The Future AwardsCreative Professional of the Year2010Won [14]
2The Future Awards AfricaCreative Professional of the Year2011Won [15]
3The Beatz AwardsArtist Manager of the Year2015Nominated [11]
4The Beatz AwardsArtist Manager of the Year2017Nominated [16]
5Scream Youth AwardsYouth Entertainment Personality2017Nominated [17]

References

  1. 1 2 Millz, Bayo (2022-07-16). "Top 10 Nigerian music executives". TheNewsGuru. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  2. 1 2 "The 2023 Power List: Top 30 Music Executives in Nigeria". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  3. 1 2 "Check Out These Incredible Women Making a Huge Impact on Nigeria's Music Scene". Global Citizen. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  4. 1 2 Oamen, Samuel (2024-02-22). "Seven inspirational NigerianMusic Executives". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Music Biz Member ONErpm Promotes Osagie Osarenz To Director of African Operations". Music Business Association. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  6. ↑ BellaNaija.com (2016-07-01). "Skales' Ex-Manager Osagie Osarenkhoe has Founded her Own Agency | Signs Management Deal with Timaya". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  7. ↑ "Nigerian Entertainment Roundup: Osagie Osarenkhoe quits EME for Darey's Soul Musik". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  8. 1 2 "Wizkid, Manager Part Ways?". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  9. 1 2 3 Kenechi, Stephen (2021-03-08). "IWD 2021: Osagie, Bose Ogulu, Niyi Osidipe... female artiste-managers topping their game". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  10. ↑ Inyang, Ifreke (2012-09-26). "Wizkid, long time manager allegedly part ways". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  11. 1 2 "Nominees & Winners 2015 – The Beatz Awards" . Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  12. ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-03-09). "'Women Need To Step Up Their Game'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  13. ↑ "TurnTable Power List 2021". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  14. ↑ BellaNaija.com (2010-12-08). "The Brightest and the Best: Full Nominees List for The Future Awards 2010 Unveiled!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  15. ↑ TFAA (2012-02-18). "TFAA 2011 NOMINEES". The Future Awards Africa. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  16. ↑ "Nominees & Winners 2017 – The Beatz Awards" . Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  17. ↑ "2face Idibia, Tonto Dikeh, Ik Ogbonna nominated for 4th Scream Youth Awards". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2017-11-22. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
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