Who we are.
Benin City Entertainment is an independent record label and creative studio. The company signs recording artists, releases their records, develops their touring and brand programs, and produces their visuals under one roof. It operates as one integrated company rather than a label with vendors.
The name is a tribute to Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, the historical seat of the Benin Kingdom and the ancestral home of the founder. The company carries that heritage into a global operation that works across the United States, the United Kingdom, and West Africa.
Where we work.
Los Angeles
Atlanta
New York
London
Abuja
Lagos
Johannesburg
What we do.
- Records. A&R, release strategy, distribution, and publishing for every signed artist.
- Studio. In-house music video production, visual direction, graphics, fashion styling, and film.
- Touring. Live routing, tour support, and festival strategy across the US, UK, and Africa.
- Brand & sync. Partnerships with brands and media platforms, catalog sync, and bespoke campaigns.
The roster.
Frequently Asked
What people ask about Benin City Entertainment.
What is Benin City Entertainment?+
Benin City Entertainment is an independent record label and creative studio merging music with technology. The company signs, develops, and releases recording artists while running an in-house creative studio for music videos, visual direction, fashion, and brand partnerships.
Where is Benin City Entertainment based?+
Benin City Entertainment operates across Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, London, Abuja, Lagos, and Johannesburg. Its name is a tribute to Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria: the ancestral home of the founder.
Who are the artists on Benin City Entertainment?+
The current Benin City Entertainment roster includes Rebel Rae, Bella Alubo, Tniyah, Binta, and Osa Zele. Each artist is signed end-to-end across records, publishing, touring, and brand partnerships.
What services does Benin City Entertainment provide?+
Benin City Entertainment offers record label services (A&R, release, distribution, publishing, touring), creative studio services (music video production, art direction, graphics, fashion, styling, film), and brand partnership development across music, culture, and technology.
How do I submit music to Benin City Entertainment?+
Artists can submit music at benincity.com/submit/music. Film and TV projects can submit at benincity.com/submit/film. Every submission is reviewed by the Benin City A&R team.
Who founded Benin City Entertainment?+
Benin City Entertainment was founded by an engineer who merged music and technology to build a label and creative studio operating as one integrated company.
Does Benin City Entertainment produce music videos?+
Yes. The Benin City Entertainment studio produces music videos, visual direction, graphics, fashion styling, and film and TV content in-house for both roster artists and outside clients.
Is Benin City Entertainment affiliated with Benin City, Nigeria?+
The company is named after Benin City, the capital of Edo State in Nigeria and the historical seat of the Benin Kingdom. The label celebrates Edo heritage through its roster, its aesthetic, and its cultural programming, while operating as a global company with teams across the United States, the United Kingdom, and West Africa.
What genres does Benin City Entertainment release?+
The Benin City Entertainment catalog spans Afrobeats, R&B, hip hop, and alternative music, with a particular focus on artists whose sound bridges African heritage and global pop.
How can brands partner with Benin City Entertainment?+
Brands can reach the Benin City Entertainment partnerships team at benincity.com/contact for sync licensing, artist endorsements, custom content production, and cultural campaigns.