Singer and songwriter, JoeBoy has entered a new chapter in the music industry with his new record label. In an X post by music journalist, Joey Akan, JoeBoy, previously signed to EMPAWA, has now joined Warner Music and launched his record label, “Young Legend label.” The post reads:
After years of career highs, Afrobeats superstar Joeboy is exiting Mr Eazi-owned EMPAWA, and seeking a step up by signing a dual deal with global music giant, Warner music (Home to superstars like Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Burna Boy, Ckay etc). The new deal sees Joeboy launch his self-owned entertainment company called Young Legend, as well as being Warner Music’s latest flagship artist out of Africa. Joeboy exits EMPAWA after 5 successful years where he released two EPs (Love & Light and Body, Soul & Spirit), two albums (Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic and Body & Soul) and a plethora of hit singles and features. At his exit, he’s amassed over 2 billion cumulative streams across DSPs. Under the new Young Legend label, Joeboy will act as the CEO while Deola Jaiyesimi will serve as the Head of Label, with the task of churning out the next set of Afrobeats superstars on a global stage. Joeboy follows in the footsteps of Olamide, Don Jazzy and his former label boss, Mr.Eazi to create a pipeline to mint new artists.
JoeBoy, announcing his new record label, shared on his Instagram page, “Dawn of a new era.”
The godmother of a 20-year-old who died in a freak accident this summer is walking five miles every day in September to raise funds for the hospital unit which cared […]
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/the-outside-of-a-mr-puffs-location-right-a-variety-of-mr-puffs-desserts.jpg?id=60133753&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C39%2C0%2C39"/><br/><br/><p>A <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal/a-new-mr-puffs-opened-in-montreal-you-can-get-free-donuts-this-weekend" target="_blank">Mr. Puffs</a> location in Montreal is in hot water after receiving two <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/mapaq-fines-tim-hortons-2024" target="_blank">fines for sanitation violations</a> totalling $3,500, according to recent rulings from the Montreal Municipal Court.</p><p>The issues stem from two separate inspections conducted by <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/mapaq" target="_blank">Quebec's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)</a> at the Mr. Puffs located at 7775 Newman Boulevard in LaSalle. The popular dessert shop, known for its syrupy Greek doughnuts, was found to be in violation of food safety standards tied to cleanliness and pest control.</p><p>The first fine, for $2,000, was handed down following a January 30, 2024 inspection. According to <a href="https://media.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/condamnations/?type=alimentation" target="_blank">MAPAQ</a>, the restaurant failed to keep its space free of contaminants, pollutants, and all forms of pests — including insects, rodents, and their droppings. The ruling was finalized on January 31, 2025.</p><p>A second inspection on March 18, 2024 revealed similar issues. That led to another fine, this time for $1,500, confirmed by the court on April 25, 2025.</p><p>In both cases, the violations fell under a specific clause of <a href="https://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr/document/rc/P-29,%20r.%201/" target="_blank">Quebec's food regulations</a>, which require that any place used for food preparation or storage must be completely free of pest-related contamination.</p><p>Despite the seriousness of the findings, the LaSalle location was not shut down. MAPAQ confirmed that closures are only enforced if there's an imminent public health risk, which inspectors did not deem necessary in this case. That typically means corrective measures were taken quickly and to the ministry's satisfaction.</p><p>So, in case you're wondering, yes, you can still get your puffs — but maybe glance at the inspection sheet next time you're waiting in line.</p><p>You can view MAPAQ's updated list of local health violations on the <a href="https://media.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/condamnations/?type=alimentation" target="_blank">Quebec government's website</a>. </p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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