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Rybeena Announces Mr Bee Deluxe, Renews Deal with Dapper Music
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Rybeena Announces Mr Bee Deluxe, Renews Deal with Dapper Music

July 4, 2026 By BeatzHive Editorial 3 min read

Rybeena Announces Mr Bee Deluxe and Renews Partnership with Dapper Music Entertainment

Nigerian music act Rybeena has unveiled plans for a deluxe edition of his well-received 2025 project, Mr Bee, while simultaneously locking in a fresh long-term deal with his label, Dapper Music Entertainment. The contract renewal was formalised on Monday, June 15, 2026, at a signing ceremony held at the company’s Lagos headquarters, marking the start of a new chapter following two successful years together.

A Big Announcement Built on Proven Ground

The forthcoming Mr Bee Deluxe arrives on the back of a strong run for the original project, which Pulse Nigeria ranked the ninth-best project of 2025. The body of work drew attention for its layered sonic approach and an eclectic list of collaborators — including Joeboy, Shoday, and Fuji music legend King Dr. Saheed Osupa — a combination that helped Rybeena broaden his appeal across different listener demographics.

With the deluxe edition now confirmed, the artist is signalling that there is more ground to cover within the Mr Bee universe, even as he prepares additional projects expected to roll out later in the year.

Reflecting on his continued commitment to the label, Rybeena was candid about what has kept the relationship intact. “People talk about what a label is when things get loud. For me it’s simple: Dapper backed me, built with me, and I’m staying to finish what we started. This year is proof. The Mr Bee deluxe is just the opening,” he said.

Dapper Group Doubles Down on Rybeena’s Trajectory

For Dapper Music Entertainment’s parent company, Dapper Group, the renewed agreement is a deliberate investment in an artist they believe is on an upward curve. Group CEO Damilola “Dapper” Akinwunmi spoke directly to that confidence at the signing. “Rybeena has done in two years what takes most artists far longer, and this new deal is us putting real weight behind where he is headed. We are not in the business of managing names; we are in the business of building careers. With everything lined up to drop this year, the proof is about to speak for itself,” he stated.

Dapper Group currently accounts for approximately eight percent of Nigeria’s music market by streams, generating over one billion streams annually across its roster. The group operates through Dapper Music Entertainment on the label side and Dvpper Digital on the distribution front, with both arms working to amplify African artists on a global scale.

With Mr Bee Deluxe on the horizon and a renewed label partnership providing structural support, 2026 appears set to be a significant year in Rybeena’s career as he moves into what both he and his label describe as a new phase of growth.

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