Empire Entertainment, a wholly Ghanaian-owned music label, has secured a groundbreaking partnership deal with Ubuntu Enterprises LLC. – a Florida-USA domestic limited-liability company – an influential brand with two subsidiaries in the radio and music industry.
This collaboration, according to Empire, aims to elevate the music landscape and deliver unique experiences to music fans around the world.
The partnership between Empire Entertainment and Ubuntu Enterprises LLC. brings together their respective strengths, resources, and expertise to foster innovation and create compelling opportunities for both artists and music enthusiasts. It’s also a testament to their shared vision of pushing boundaries and redefining the music industry.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Empire Entertainment, Nat Kwabena Anokye-Adisi, better known as Bola Ray, is one of Ghana’s most renowned, pioneering radio and television personalities.
Over the years, he has developed into one of the nation’s foremost authorities in media management, business development, and event production.
He has become a poster boy for perseverance and discipline. As a visionary with a keen eye for talent, he inspires those who follow in his entrepreneurial, philanthropic and artistic footsteps.
CEO and President of Ubuntu Enterprises, Carl Shackleton, is also a seasoned professional in the music industry, with a career spanning over 25 years. He’s the creative dynamo behind House of Hitz, a prolific music production house known for its diverse array of projects.
Shackleton’s portfolio ranges from the production of albums and EPs to scoring soundtracks for various film genres, including romantic comedies and urban films. His talent lies in his ability to customise each work to flawlessly align with a project’s specific needs.
Shackleton’s body of work is as diverse as the music industry itself. He scored Jay Z and Dame Dash’s last film Death of The Dynasty. He’s collaborated with Andre 3000 from Outkast. His work is showcased on many of today’s biggest stars’ projects, like Jamie Foxx, Wiz Khalifa, DJ Khaled, Brian Bond of Florida Georgia Line, Rhonda Smith, Prince, Usher, Fred Hammond, Yung Joc, Brandy, Kiki Wyatt, just to name a few. Shackleton has also helped mould some of today’s cutting-edge internationals like World and multiple Grammy nominations and two African music award winners Manno Beats.
Shackleton is not just a composer, songwriter, engineer and record producer; he is also a prolific filmmaker with many festivals accolades under his belt. He is poised to introduce many up-and-coming stars like T.A.T Vybz.
Through this partnership, Empire Entertainment and Ubuntu Enterprises LLC. will undertake joint initiatives to foster and develop production training camps for young aspiring artists around the world. Such as the up-and-coming group T.A.T Vybz.
This endeavour will combine the unique strengths of both organisations to provide unparalleled opportunities for artists to thrive and create remarkable experiences for fans. This partnership is not just producing music—it’s shaping the future of the music industry.
The partnership is set to commence immediately, with plans already underway for a series of upcoming events, artist collaborations, and innovative music releases.
