M.I Abaga Emerges as New CEO of Chocolate City

ByFarouk MohammedJune 30, 20151 Mins read20

Chocolate City CEO, Audu Maikori, has finally stepped down.

The lawyer who founded the record label in 2005, along with with Paul Okeugo and Yahaya Maikori, was instrumental in growing it to become one of the biggest and most successful urban labels in Africa.

Audu today, in a series of tweets, thanked everyone for their support, clarifying that he has not left the music business, but will step down as CEO and assume the position of President, Chocolate City Group.

Hello everyone it's is my pleasure to announce the team that will be running Chocolate City Music

— AuduMaikori (@Audu) June 30, 2015

To clarify I have not left entertainment business … I have merely left the day to Day responsibilities of CCM ( @choccitymusic)

— AuduMaikori (@Audu) June 30, 2015

It's been 10 years of working with an incredible team to build arguably one of the most successful music labels in Africa…

— AuduMaikori (@Audu) June 30, 2015

And want to say thank you to each and very staff and artist we have worked with in that period

— AuduMaikori (@Audu) June 30, 2015

From July 1st I shall officially assume the role of President ChocolateCityGroup @choccityGroup. So you can call me "mr President'😀(lol)

— AuduMaikori (@Audu) June 30, 2015