Africa’s
leading mobile phone brand, itel Mobile is pleased to announce a
strategic partnership with The Sarz Academy under the leadership of ace
sound composer “Sarz”, with the aim to sponsor young aspiring music
producers in their journey to build successful career in the music
industry.
The
partnership which marks one of the itel’s main initiatives of 2018,
would spark a collaboration between the brand towards the academy’s
second edition to equip students with the necessary facilities, skills
and support needed to improve their talents and learn the pivotal
aspects of music production whilst carving a niche for them in the
industry.
Commenting on the new partnership, Oke Umurhohwo, itel’s Marketing Communications Manager, said: “itel
mobile is very excited about the new partnership with The Sarz Academy
in their second edition of training young people with the dream of
pursuing a career in the music industry. This partnership is consistent
with our mission to empower and support youths across the country to
stay connected with the world and their aspirations. By combining our
innovative technology with Sarz’s leadership initiative and technical
know-how as a beat maker, we believe together we can inspire a positive
change in the younger generation.”
Known
for their expertise in beat making and music production, The Sarz
Academy since its inception has trained students in the art of branding,
making sizzling hot beats, public relations, music business, laws that
govern music business transactions amongst others.
“This
relationship with mobile industry leader, itel mobile is another solid
step in our journey to build on our foundation in empowering aspiring
young music producers. This is a really exciting and positive step in
developing the academy” said Miss. Oyinkansola Fawehinmi – The legal
Secretary to The Sarz Academy Foundation
About itel Mobile
Itel
Mobile has continued to make bold steps of market dominance in the
smartphone technology space in Africa. Over the past decade, the brand
has grown to be a reckonable brand in the smartphone market, providing
customers with affordable, reliable and trendy mobile devices without
compromising on quality.
The
brand has become a household name in the industry spreading its
presence to over 50 countries across the globe. In 2016, itel became the
top mobile brand in Africa with a selling unit of 50 million devices.
Nevertheless,
itel Mobile has one thing in mind, providing its customers with unique
user experience by catering to their expectations through a variety of
reliable and trendy communication devices. Itel always have everyone in
mind. For more information visit www.itel-mobile.com
About Sarz Academy
Launched
in 2015, The Sarz Academy is a creative academy in Lagos founded by
Nigerian music producer Sarz, who has a solidified history of producing
some of the biggest hits to come out of Africa, working with artistes
like Wizkid, Banky W, Naeto C, Skales, Reminisce and Wande coal. The
young initiative is aimed at mentoring and inspiring young talents in
their momentous journey in the music industry.
