Former Boombuzz Nigeria‘s content executive and an independent music journalist, Excel Joab appointed as Content Acquisition manager for Boomplay Nigeria. In his new role, Excel will be working closely with Yemi “Energy” Akinnigbagbe, the Content Acquisition Manager for the West Africa division.
In 2019, Excel joined Boombuzz Nigeria, a media arm of Boomplay as Content Executive, and ever since then, he has created several high profile interviews with music superstars such as Burna Boy, Zlatan, Joeboy, Bizzle Osikoya, Brymo, A-Q, Rudeboy, Ice Prince, Yemi Alade, Ramsey Nouah, CKay, Blaqbonez, Chike and many more.
My time with @BoombuzzNG is coming to an end.
Forever grateful to @joanbajojo & @thejidetaiwo for putting a young nigga on and giving me room to grow.
Blessed to have been a part of the @BoombuzzNG family.
Moving into a new phase with my career.
Announcement next week.
— Excel! 🇳🇬 (@ExcelJoab) January 25, 2021
“Excel is a passionate and well-respected figure in the industry who knows what our artists want.” says Phil Choi, Boomplay’s Director of Content And Strategy. “I’m excited to have him in the team and I look forward to the results Excel will bring in his new position. I have no doubt he will be able to deliver more value for our artists and help us cement our place as the home of music in Africa”
“As always, the goal is to support Nigerian creatives. It’s an exciting time to be in the Nigerian creative industry and I’m constantly amazed by the plethora of talent in this country” says Excel. “This new position offers me a chance to help emerging creatives get their music out to a much wider audience. I look forward to the journey ahead of me with enthusiasm”.
New level unlocked. 🙏🏿https://t.co/Ty0dUBn39T
— Excel! 🇳🇬 (@ExcelJoab) February 1, 2021