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VONation

Ghanaian artist E.L's own recording imprint, launched in Accra in 2017 and distributed globally through ONErpm since 2023.

Based in
Accra, Ghana
Founded
2017
Founder
E.L (Elom Adablah)

VONation is the recording imprint of Ghanaian artist E.L (Elom Adablah), launched in Accra in 2017 after he left the label BBnZ Live. It released his BAR 4 album that same year and is run day to day by his manager, Stephan Acquaye, with E.L as owner. It is distinct from his songwriting and publishing rights, which Sony Music Publishing West Africa began administering under a separate deal in February 2026.

VONation entered a global digital distribution partnership with ONErpm in March 2023. No Ghanaian or UK corporate registry filing for a company of this name has been checked for this record, so ownership here reflects reported ownership rather than a confirmed registered entity.

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