Osagie Osarenkhoe
Other names Teresa Osagioduwa Citizenship Nigerian Alma mater University of Lagos Occupation(s) Music Executive, A&R Executive, Talent Manager Employer ONErpm Title Director
Teresa Osagioduwa Osarenkhoe , known professionally as Osagie Osarenkhoe , is a Nigerian music business executive [ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] with a career spanning over two decades. She currently serves as the Director of A&R/Operations (Africa)[ 5] at ONErpm and is the founder of The Zone Talent Agency Limited, dba The Zone Agency,[ 6] a talent management and music services company. Osarenkhoe is also the creator of The Basement Gig , a music showcase platform aimed at spotlighting emerging talent in the Nigerian music industry. Her career includes roles at Empire Mates Entertainment [ 7] and ONErpm [ 5] etc.
Career
At ONErpm , Osagie[ 5] [ 1] [ 8] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] managed A&R, operations, and management efforts for ONErpm ,[ 5] Empire Mates Entertainment , and priority records, working with artists such as Wizkid ,[ 9] [ 10] [ 8] Zlatan , Asake ,Bella Shmurda , Timaya , Skales ,[ 11] Chike , MohBad (late), Niyola , Ajebo Hustlers , 1da Banton , Reekado Banks , Dammy Krane , Banky W ,[ 9] and others. She was also involved in the signing of artists, including Zlatan , Bella Shmurda , Nasboi, Asake , Chike , Ajebo Hustlers , and 1da Banton , etc., as well as handling the release of popular tracks such as "Cash App" by Bella Shmurda , "Egwu" by Chike and Mohbad , and "Bust Down" by Zlatan and Asake , among others.
In 2021, The Cable Lifestyle (In the spirit of the 2021 IWD ) examines Osagie[ 9] [ 12] has one of the four female artist-managers doing well for themselves alongside Bose Ogulu , Niyi Osidipe, Kimani Moore. In 2021, she was listed as one of TurnTable Power List 2021 by TurnTable Charts .[ 13]
Recognitions
S/N
Award
Category
Year
Result
1
The Future Awards
Creative Professional of the Year
2010
Won[ 14]
2
The Future Awards Africa
Creative Professional of the Year
2011
Won[ 15]
3
The Beatz Awards
Artist Manager of the Year
2015
Nominated[ 11]
4
The Beatz Awards
Artist Manager of the Year
2017
Nominated[ 16]
5
Scream Youth Awards
Youth Entertainment Personality
2017
Nominated[ 17]
References
^ a b Millz, Bayo (2022-07-16). "Top 10 Nigerian music executives" . TheNewsGuru . Retrieved 2025-01-27 .
^ a b "The 2023 Power List: Top 30 Music Executives in Nigeria" . www.turntablecharts.com . Retrieved 2025-01-27 .
^ a b "Check Out These Incredible Women Making a Huge Impact on Nigeria's Music Scene" . Global Citizen . Retrieved 2025-01-27 .
^ a b Oamen, Samuel (2024-02-22). "Seven inspirational NigerianMusic Executives" . The Nation Newspaper . Retrieved 2025-01-27 .
^ a b c d "Music Biz Member ONErpm Promotes Osagie Osarenz To Director of African Operations" . Music Business Association . Retrieved 2025-01-27 .
^ BellaNaija.com (2016-07-01). "Skales' Ex-Manager Osagie Osarenkhoe has Founded her Own Agency | Signs Management Deal with Timaya" . BellaNaija . Retrieved 2025-01-27 .
^ "Nigerian Entertainment Roundup: Osagie Osarenkhoe quits EME for Darey's Soul Musik" . www.premiumtimesng.com . Retrieved 2025-01-27 .
^ a b "Wizkid, Manager Part Ways?" . Modern Ghana . Retrieved 2025-01-27 .
^ a b c Kenechi, Stephen (2021-03-08). "IWD 2021: Osagie, Bose Ogulu, Niyi Osidipe... female artiste-managers topping their game" . TheCable Lifestyle . Retrieved 2025-01-27 .
^ Inyang, Ifreke (2012-09-26). "Wizkid, long time manager allegedly part ways" . Daily Post Nigeria . Retrieved 2025-01-27 .
^ a b "Nominees & Winners 2015 – The Beatz Awards" . Retrieved 2025-01-27 .
^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-03-09). " 'Women Need To Step Up Their Game' " . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . Retrieved 2025-01-27 .
^ "TurnTable Power List 2021" . www.turntablecharts.com . Retrieved 2025-01-27 .
^ BellaNaija.com (2010-12-08). "The Brightest and the Best: Full Nominees List for The Future Awards 2010 Unveiled!" . BellaNaija . Retrieved 2025-01-27 .
^ TFAA (2012-02-18). "TFAA 2011 NOMINEES" . The Future Awards Africa . Retrieved 2025-01-27 .
^ "Nominees & Winners 2017 – The Beatz Awards" . Retrieved 2025-01-27 .
^ "2face Idibia, Tonto Dikeh, Ik Ogbonna nominated for 4th Scream Youth Awards" . Linda Ikeji's Blog . 2017-11-22. Retrieved 2025-01-27 .