S3fa Leaves D-Black's Label After 7 Years, Explains Split From Black Avenue Muzik in Video
- Afrobeats singer S3fa is now an independent artist after leaving D Black's record label Black Muzik Avenue recently
- According to S3fa, she decided to go independent due to some disagreements and also because her contract expired
- S3fa'a announcement and her general conduct after party ways with her label has been comment by Myers Hansen who spoke to YEN.com.gh
One of the big beats from the Ghanaian musician scene this week was S3fa leaving D-Black's record label, which she announced in an interview on October 24, 2024.
The Ghanaian Afrobeats musician, whose real name is Sefadzi Abena Amesu, confirmed she had left Black Avenue Muzik to become an independent artist.
Black Avenue Muzik signed S3fa about seven years ago alongside Nina Ricchie and three other upcoming Ghanaian artists.
Since her unveiling in 2017, the singer had been a mainstay of the label owned by D-Black, real name Desmond Blackmore.
S3fa announces leaving D-Black's label
Speaking in an interview on Accra FM on Thursday, October 24, 2024, S3fa stated that she had left the label because of some business disagreements and also because her contract had expired.
"I'm no longer with Black Avenue, for some time now. When you are working with people you consider a family, it's always a roller coaster. There's been some business misunderstandings and all of that," she told Nana Romeo.
The curvaceous singer explained that she did not want to remain under the label while harbouring ill feelings towards people she considers family.
"Instead of me being there and having some sort of hatred and resentment towards people that I consider as a family, I prefer to just take a step and keep it going," she said.
S3fa's transition to independence has already begun with new music, including her latest release, All Over, featuring Camidoh.
While focusing on her solo journey since becoming independent, the singer has not ruled out future label partnerships, stating:
"Yes, it depends on the deal and what it entails."
Watch the interview below:
S3fa has shown maturity
The announcement by S3fa caught the attention of Music In Africa's Gabriel Myers Hansen, who spoke to YEN.com.gh.
In a quick chat, Myers Hansen indicated that he was impressed with how the singer has conducted herself amid the breakaway.
"For some of us in the industry, we had got hints about what was happening, but I'm particularly impressed that S3fa didn't take to town to make a fuss about whatever grievances she had.
"From her submission, it is obvious that she had issues with some of the things that happened at Black Avenue, but she has shown a lot of maturity in her speech by not sharing more than necessary.
"After seven years with an entity, one should be grateful no matter the difference and that is what she has done. I'm impressed and I wish her all the best in the future, he said.
S3fa slays in South Africa
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about S3fa trending in South Africa after her striking look at an awards show.
The Ghanaian singer donned an exquisite corseted outfit at the red-carpet event held in Johannesburg.
Wendy Shay, Sista Afia, and other female singers from Ghana commented on S3fa's amazing ensemble.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah (HOD Entertainment) Jeffrey is the Head of the Entertainment Desk and a graduate of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) with over 10 years of experience in journalism. He started as a reporter with Ghana News Agency (GNA). He joined Primnewsghana.com in 2016 as an editor. He moved to YEN.com.gh in 2017 as an editor and has risen to his current position. You can contact him via e-mail: j.owusu-mensah@yen.com.gh
Myers Hansen (Music journalist and culture critic) Gabriel Myers Hansen is a Ghanaian music journalist and culture critic. For more than a decade, he has covered some of the most memorable events across West Africa's entertainment scene and profiled top stars for both local and international platforms. He is currently Regional Editor (Anglophone West Africa) for the news portal musicinafrica.net. He is the author of the forthcoming book 21 Nights in Accra: Culture Discussions and Excursions in Africa's Favourite City.