Emperor Geezy, real name Festus Ehimare, is a prominent figure in the Nigerian music industry. As the CEO of G-Worldwide Entertainment, he has played a key role in the success of several well-known artists such as Kizz Daniel and Iceberg Slim. In addition to being a producer and promoter, he has also worked on various projects including albums like New Era and Believe, as well as the movie Suga Suga.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Festus Ehimare |
| Date Of Birth: | May 15, 1987 |
| Place Of Birth: | Ajegunle, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Spouses: | Ruth Adamu |
| Occupations: | Entrepreneur |
| Net Worth: | $8 million |
Personal Life And Education
Festus Ehimare, also known as Emperor Geezy, was born on May 15, 1987, in Ajegunle-Lagos, Nigeria. He comes from a large family, being the eighth child out of twelve siblings.
His father, Patrick Ehimare, worked as a civil engineer and a retired foreman at the Nigerian Ports Authority, while his mother, Elizabeth Ehimare, was a trader. Festus is originally from Edo State and is of Esan descent.
He attended Cardoso High School in Badia Ijora for his secondary education and earned a B.Sc in Entrepreneurship and Business Management from the National Open University of Nigeria.
Career
In 2007, Festus Ehimare established G-Worldwide Entertainment, achieving recognition in 2014 with the signing of artists including Kizz Daniel (known as Kiss Daniel at the time), Sugarboy, and DJ Shabsy to the label.
His contributions to the music industry earned him nominations for Record Executive of the Year at the 2015 NEA Awards and Entertainment Executive of the Year at the 2017 NEA Awards.
Under his leadership, G-Worldwide Entertainment released successful albums such as Kiss Daniel’s “New Era” and Sugarboy’s “Believe”.
Ehimare’s impact on the music scene is evident through his launch of the careers of artists like Kizz Daniel, Sugarboy, Ajura, and Easy Jay. Hits like “Too Much Money,” “Woju,” “Mama,” “Raba,” and “Yeba” have been released under G-Worldwide Entertainment.
The label, founded by Emperor Geezy, has been a platform for emerging musical talents since 2011, with a focus on promoting and developing artists.
Despite a disagreement with Kizz Daniel in 2017 that led to a legal battle over trademarks, Emperor Geezy ultimately settled the disputes with the artist in April 2022.
A heartwarming video of reconciliation, tagged #Peace&Love, showed Kizz Daniel and Geezy dancing together to one of the artist’s songs, symbolizing the resolution of their differences outside of the court.
Personal Life
In August 2017, Emperor Geezy tied the knot with his beloved partner, Ruth Adamu. The couple is now officially married.
Emperor Geezy Net Worth
Emperor Geezy, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s music industry and the owner of a highly successful record label, is believed to have a net worth of around $8 million, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in the country.