[3] The label has been home to recording artists such as M.I Abaga, Femi Kuti, Nosa, Dice Ailes, Blaqbonez, ClassiQ, CKay, Candy Bleakz,Young John[4] Torna, and Dijay Cinch.
The press conference was planned to be every month, but it only had been held once[6] In March 2019, Chocolate City signed a worldwide distribution deal with Warner Music Group.
The GAP brought to light the need for artists to have better representation, which Audu gave in the form of pro bono legal services, and this eventually led to his registering Chocolate City with his bonus earnings from his job as a lawyer with the chambers of Afe Babalola and co.
[citation needed] Na Ba Ka was known for its instrumentals, which was studied by a Canadian University on Sound Engineering and Production and was even listed on the top ten charts in Israel between 2005 and 2006.
[citation needed] Chocolate City went on to discover and manage the careers of Djinee, M.I, Aṣa, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, Brymo, and other artists who have won over 70 local and international awards.
[citation needed] In June 2007, Audu Maikori won the British award for International Young Music Entrepreneur of the Year (IYMEY) by the British Council, making Nigeria the first country to win two global awards in the Young Creative Entrepreneurs Series (the first was Lanre Lawal (IYDEY) 2005), after beating nine countries including the Philippines, Latvia, Lithuania, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Tanzania, Egypt and Poland.
Aibee Abidoye was subsequently promoted to Executive Vice President for Chocolate City Group - her portfolio includes Music licensing, distribution, and artist projects.
On 19 April 2021, Abuchi Ugwu, a long-time manager of M.I Abaga, sound engineer and producer, was appointed as substantive CEO of Chocolate City Music Ltd. Blaqbonez- Bad Boy Blaq (re-up) Blaqbonez - Mr. Boombastic Blaqbonez- Young Preacher Singles- Owo Osu feat Zlatan, Naira Marley Released: 31 May 2019 Virus African Knockout -Dry Bones (13 March 2020) - If God Be For Me (1 May 2020) Kelegbe (17 April 2020) Won La (11 September 2020) Singles Kope (19 March 2021)Baba Nla feat Teni (27 May 2021) Singles