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Blaqboy Music Corporation (Pty) Ltd

South African record label founded by DJ Maphorisa, operated as a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment Africa.

Based in
South Africa
Founded
2017 (Gqom Wave launch compilation, 17 November 2017)
Founder
Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe (DJ Maphorisa)

Blaqboy Music Corporation (Pty) Ltd is a South African record label founded by producer and DJ Themba Sekowe, known professionally as DJ Maphorisa, after he left Kalawa Jazmee Records. It operates as a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment Africa: releases since the label’s 2017 launch compilation, Gqom Wave, carry a joint copyright credit for both companies.

The label’s roster has centred on Maphorisa’s own catalogue alongside artists including Zingah, Mlindo the Vocalist, Howard and LawdPorry. No standalone corporate website has been found; the label’s contact point is a bookings email address, and its public presence runs through Facebook and SoundCloud.

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