According to **Daily Post Nigeria**, Afropop sensation Zinoleesky has officially ended his seven-year tenure with Naira Marley’s Marlian Music. The singer announced the launch of his own independent record label, marking a clean break from the imprint that brought him to stardom. This exit follows months of speculation and viral rumors regarding a fallout between the two artists, which Zinoleesky had previously downplayed in 2025 but has now confirmed through this decisive business move.
**Vanguard News** verified the split, reporting that the move is seen as an attempt by Zinoleesky to “rebrand and distance himself from the controversies surrounding the Marlian brand.” **NotJustOk** further supported this, quoting Zinoleesky’s recent social media post where he stated, “I’m standing up for all artists,” suggesting that the departure may involve deeper industry-wide grievances regarding artist contracts. The singer’s new label is expected to announce its first official signing and project before the end of the second quarter.
**Echotitbits take:**
This is the end of an era for the “Marlian” brand, which has struggled with public perception since the Mohbad tragedy in late 2023. Zinoleesky was the label’s last major commercial anchor; his departure is a massive blow to Naira Marley’s influence. Expect a “battle of the fans” online, but if Zinoleesky can deliver a hit song independently, it will prove he was the talent behind the machine all along.
Source: Daily Post Nigeria — https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/24/zinoleesky-officially-exits-marlian-music-unveils-record-label/ April 24, 2026
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