Music producer and musician, Nektunez, has expressed his excitement over his latest association with Akon’s Konvict Kulture label.

The international music producer indicated that he is enthused to “start my next chapter” with Akon, as he is “someone I have always looked up to growing up”. He vowed to deliver to the expectation of everyone.

“I am excited to start my next chapter with Akon; someone I have always looked up to growing up. He shares my vision and has a passion for the brand of music I’m creating. I can’t wait to continue sharing my music on a global scale.”
Nektunez

The Atlanta-based Ghanaian producer and musician revealed that now is the “time to go to work” with Akon and cannot wait to see what they will accomplish together.

Speaking on the signing, Akon stated that he is “honoured to be able to add Nektunez to the KONVICT movement”. He lauded the music sensation’s qualities with glowing attributes.

“I’ve never met a more humble, hard-working, and talented producer like Nektunez. I was even more impressed by his artistic talents! He represents the new Africa and I’m determined to show the world his contribution to the beautiful sounds of Afrobeat and Amapiano.”
Akon

Nektunez’s career has blossomed since he made entry on the music scene in 2021, with his production of Ameno Amapiano (Remix), a casual mix he did to the globally acclaimed song by French new-age musical project ‘Era’, blew up debuting at number 7 on the Afrobeats US Billboard charts.

Nektunez’s success story

Currently sitting with over 10 billion views on Tik Tok as of February 2022, Ameno Amapiano (Remix) went straight to Number 1 on the Billboard world digital sales chart for a historical 8 weeks. It also made it to the number 1 on global Shazam and occupied the same spot on iTunes in 22 countries including UK, Germany and USA.

The song also topped the Apple Music charts in 39 countries.

With a remarkable imprint in the music industry globally contributing to the success of huge artists like Lady Gaga, T-Pain, Wizkid, P-Square, Davido, French Montana, David Guetta, and DJ Khaled to name a few. Akon will provide professional expert services aimed at projecting and propelling Nektunez to the next phase of his career under the Konvict Kulture brand.

The signing comes at a time when Akon has spoken highly of the enormous talents on the African continent and how they are gradually taking over the world with their sound.