Lloyiso makes history with international record label

Lloyiso makes history with international record label

He has become the first South African artist to be signed to international record label, Republic Records. 

Lloyiso/ Instagram
Lloyiso/ Instagram screenshot

Congratulations are in order for 'Madoda Sabelani' hitmaker Lloyiso. 

The former 'Idols SA' contestant has made history by becoming the first South African artist to be signed under international record label, Republic Records. 

The label has produced the likes of Taylor Swift, Drake, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj. 

Announcing the news on Instagram, Lloyiso shared his excitement to see his dream become a reality. 

"Big announcement. This is such surreal moment , as a boy growing up I used to perform to a fake crowd at the back of my house now it’s all coming to life," he wrote on IG. 

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The star says he was on the verge of quitting music. 

"To think that I wanted to quit but I didn’t and with the support of my family and friends I can proudly say mama we made it!!!!" he wrote on Instagram. 

He shared his excitement about joining the global brand which is based in New York City, owned by Universal Music Group. 

"We Global.  I’m excited to create magic with the @republicrecords and @umgsa family and wanna thank @ambitiouz_entertainment for all support they’ve given me," he wrote on Instagram. 

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Image courtesy of Instagram screenshot/ @Lloyiso

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