| Industry | Media |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Dolapo Amusat |
| Headquarters | Lagos , Nigeria |
Key people | Dolapo Amusat (CEO) |
| Services | Media & Content, Events Creative agency, Label Services, Merchandise |
| Divisions | WeTalkSound Agency WeTalkSound Label WeTalkSound Visuals |
| Website | www |
WeTalkSound (abbreviated as WTS) is a Nigeria 360 creative company, focused on Media and Content, Creative agency, Events, Label Services, and Merchandise. The company was formed as a music community in 2016 by Dolapo Amusat[1] and is known as the biggest music community in Nigeria.[2][3] Its divisions include WeTalkSound Agency, WeTalkSound Label, and WeTalkSound Visuals.
The media describes WeTalkSound as a leading voice in documenting Afrobeats and pop culture.
History
editWeTalkSound was established in 2016 as a music community by Dolapo Amusat, a member of The Recording Academy.[4] In 2019, the music community began operating as a 360 creative company. On 14 February 2021, WTS released its fourth compilation album titled Lofn 4: A Collection of Love Stories and was released independently. The project received generally favorable reviews from critics like Motolani Alake,[5] and it was included on the list of 10 Nigerian music albums to add to your playlist by NotJustOk.[6] On 21 March 2021, WeTalkSound and TurnTable charts announced a joint partnership as they launched a music certification service in Nigeria, known as the Recording Certification of Nigeria.[7][8]
On 31 March 2021, WeTalkSound music community introduced Insert Nights (stylized as <Insert> Nights),[9] a monthly event for connecting with the music community in Lagos. On 16 January 2024, WTS launched WTS Lifestyle and introduced its streetwear collection.[10] On 13 March 2024, WeTalkSound in partnership with IN Nollywood, released a 5-part documentary series titled "Sound of Nollywood",[11] with the aim to amplify the voices and achievements of film composers who are reshaping Nollywood today. On 23 March 2024, WTS held a private screening of the documentary at the British Council in Ikoyi.[11] On 9 October 2024, WeTalkSound, and Trace Naija partner to amplify Afrobeats content.[12]
WTS divisions
editWeTalkSound Agency
editIn 2019, the music community launched a creative agency, marketed as WeTalkSound Agency, which is a full-blown creative company that provides solutions to brands through crafting innovative campaigns to achieve their marketing and brand goals. It agency clients includes: Bolt, The Aristokrat Group, ONErpm, Boomplay, Audiomack, and EMPIRE. WTS Agency's notable PR projects and campaigns include the rebranding of Davido's record label DMW 2.0 version and the unveiling of its new signees. The agency also designed and developed microsites for various Bolt campaigns, including "Bolt Chews Wisely", "#GratefulForEveryMile", "#smarterwithbolt", and "#MYPVCJOURNEY".[13]
Other projects developed and managed by the agency for marketing campaigns include:
- Joeboy's 2023 hit singles "Body & Soul", "Duffel Bag" and his second studio album Body & Soul
- RIA SEAN's debut extended play Fluid
- Reminisce's debut extended play Vibes & Insha Allah
- Basketmouth's studio album Horoscope
- Bad Boy Timz's single "I Salute" with Zlatan
- Teni's single "Billionaire"
- Victony's single "Soweto (remixes)" with Rema, Don Toliver, and Tempoe.
WeTalkSound Label
editIn 2023, WTS launched an artist and label service division, marketed as WeTalkSound Label.[14]
WeTalkSound Visuals
editIn 2023, WTS established a visual studio for film production and photography, known as WeTalkSound Visuals.[15]
References
edit- ^ Esomnofu, Emmanuel (8 May 2020). "Led by Dolapo Amusat WeTalkSound Are Making A Run For Greatness". MoreBranches. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Esomnofu, Emmanuel. "The House of WeTalkSound Is Getting Bigger". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Peter, Dennis Ade (26 March 2020). "NATIVE Exclusive: Exploring the communal magic of WeTalkSound". The NATIVE. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Ihekire, Chinonso. "Dolapo Amusat Bags Grammy Membership". Guardian Life Magazine. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (16 February 2021). "WeTalkSound's 'LOFN 4' documents all angles to black love [Pulse Album Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Godson, Betty (18 August 2023). "10 Nigerian music album series to spice up your playlist". NotjustOk. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Oriowo, Ayomide. "TurnTable Charts to Launch Recording Certification Of Nigeria With WETALKSOUND". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Native, The (24 March 2021). "How RCN is looking represent the reality of local music streaming". The NATIVE. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "WETALKSOUND EVENTS". wetalksound.co. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Nyambi, Takudzwa. "Introducing WeTalkSound's trendsetting streetwear collection". GQ South Africa. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ a b Ihekire, Chinonso (23 March 2024). "Wetalksound, in Nollywood launch sounds of Nollywood docu-series". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "WeTalkSound, Trace Naija Partner to Amplify Afrobeats Content". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "WETALKSOUND CREATIVE AGENCY". wetalksound.co. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "WETALKSOUND LABELS". wetalksound.co. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "WETALKSOUND STUDIO". wetalksound.co. Retrieved 20 October 2024.