BBNaija’s Mike signs deal with Banky W’s management

Mike Edwards, finalist of the just concluded Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show, has signed on to Empire Mates Entertainment (EME), a talent management company co-founded by Banky W, Nigerian musician and politician.

Banky W took to his social media pages on Friday to break the news and announce that henceforth, EME will be managing the official affairs of the reality TV star.

“ManlikeMike – @aireyys is unquestionably one of the most focused housemates EVER in the history of #bigbrothernaija. Even BEFORE he got on the show, he was an ambitious and accomplished athlete and Businessman – with his stellar line of Beard Oil, Caps and @aireyyscigars (first black-owned cigar company in the UK),” he wrote.

“Proud of the classy way he carried himself during the show, and excited to be partnering with him and his incredible wife @itspsd on their vision and plans going forward. Glad to announce that Mike has signed to @theofficialeme_’s management division. Welcome, Mike and Perry to the family!!! Thank you for trusting us. We will build something special together by God’s grace.”

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#ManlikeMike – @aireyys is unquestionably one of the most focused housemates EVER in the history of #bigbrothernaija. Even BEFORE he got on the show, he was an ambitious and accomplished athlete and Businessman – with his stellar line of Beard Oil, Caps and @aireyyscigars (first black owned cigar company in the UK). Proud of the classy way he carried himself during the show, and excited to be partnering with him and his incredible wife @itspsd on their vision and plans going forward. Glad to announce that Mike has signed to @theofficialeme_'s management division. Welcome Mike and Perry to the family!!! Thank you for trusting us. We will build something special together by God's grace 📸: @iredeadunni with moral support from @aoquadry 😆🤣🤦🏽‍♂️🙌🏽 #aireyysxeme #SamsungSelfie #samsunggalaxynote10plus

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The deal was struck a few days after the 2019 BBNaija first runner up hinted that he would not honour any invitation that excludes Perri, his wife.

The management deal also comes at a time when Tacha Akide, a fellow housemate, announced Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun as her new manager.

With the deal, Mike is expected to joins the likes of Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, DJ Xclusive, Toolz and others managed by the agency.

EME was founded by Banky W and Tunde Demuren in 2002.

But in February 2018, the talented songwriter reformed the record label to a talent management company focused on creative marketing, advertising, PR and brand events.