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Biography & Background

Founded by Kent Uche — entertainment industry veteran, promoter, and the driving force behind Naija FM 101.1.

Kent Uche started his career in the entertainment industry while at Auchi Polytechnic studying for his HND in Economics in 1980, when he established Fin Promotions. His first show was a big concert at Stadium Hotel featuring the then pop superstar Kris Okotie and Dizzy K Falola in 1985.

He was also the powerhouse behind the phenomenal rise of the Rub a Dub master, Ras Kimono, who he managed for 11 years between 1980 and 1991. During his period with the reggae superstar, he released his two biggest hits — 'Under Pressure' and 'What's Gwan' — earning Ras Kimono more than eight Nigerian Music Awards, including the prestigious Artiste of the Year for two consecutive years.

In 1993 Kent Uche relocated to the UK, changing the face of the Nigeria/UK scene in 1999 when he started the annual Nigeria's Independence Musikal Splash. The debut edition sold out, featuring King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal 1, Wasiu Alabi (aka Pasuma Wonder), Juju star Jide Chord and Chaka Chaka dancers from South Africa — described by music critics as "the best show that has ever taken place in the Nigeria/UK scene." Today he is the biggest promoter on the scene and also runs Godfather Music, which released Jide Chord's Brown Sugar and two CDs of Adewale Ayuba.