By Patricia Uyeh,

Nigerian singer, Niniola Apata, popularly called Niniola, who rose to fame in 2013 after finishing third runner-up on the sixth season of Project Fame West Africa, has just been signed to London based independent rights management and publishing company, Kobalt Music.

Based on the deal, Niniola would write songs for international artistes mainly in the United States. Speaking on the latest deal, her management said:

“Niniola continues to soar as she adds yet another feather to her hat,”
“Niniola recently just signed a publishing deal with one of the world’s topmost music publishers Kobalt Music Group, a deal that will also see her engaged as a songwriter.
“Kobalt Music Group a company which currently handles 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in the U.S. and U.K, and also has a roster with the likes of 50 Cent, Ed Sheeran, Elvis Presley, Gwen Stefani, Calvin Harris, Lauryn Hill etc.”

An excited Niniola also took to Instagram to express her appreciation writing:

“More than Happy and Excited to be a part of the Family…Thanks Guys @Regrann from @kobaltmusic – Couldn’t be happier to welcome the incredible @officialniniola to the Kobalt Fam! ?”

Kobalt music is known to house other talents like Carly Rae Jepsen and Zayn Malik and on their Instagram page, they said:

“Couldn’t be happier to welcome the incredible @officialniniola to the Kobalt Fam! ?
#music#newmusic#welcome#family#musiclover#musiclife#musician”

Photo credit: Instagram @officialniniola