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Toronto's Hi-Way 89 Boosts African Artists in North America

1/12/2026

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Story summary

The Toronto music scene thrives due to Nigerian executives Ikenna Nwagboso and Camillo Doregos, founders of Hi-Way 89 Entertainment in 2025.
Hi-Way 89 aims to connect African artists with North America's industry and build infrastructure with digital platforms for global reach.
Recent successes include tracks by Davido and Burna Boy gaining traction in Canada.
Hi-Way 89 focuses on fostering collaborations and loyal fan bases, addressing underrepresentation of Black artists.

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Story summary

The Toronto music scene thrives due to Nigerian executives Ikenna Nwagboso and Camillo Doregos, founders of Hi-Way 89 Entertainment in 2025.
Hi-Way 89 aims to connect African artists with North America's industry and build infrastructure with digital platforms for global reach.
Recent successes include tracks by Davido and Burna Boy gaining traction in Canada.
Hi-Way 89 focuses on fostering collaborations and loyal fan bases, addressing underrepresentation of Black artists.