Tochukwu Young Umezulike , better known as Toks Asher Young, is a Nigerian talent manager, entrepreneur and executive producer. He is also the author of the book, DEUCES: An Anthology of WORDS, RHYMES & POEMS.
Early life and education Toks Asher Young was born in Adazi, Anambra State and raised in Enugu State. He hails from Umueji, Ufuma, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Young is a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in Anambra State, where he studied Electromechanics and was later posted to Ise Orun Council, Ekiti State for his one-year national service.
Career In 2007/2008, Juju, a dancehall artiste living in Amsterdam, made Young his manager after Young had helped him secure a collaboration with 2Baba, plan his album launch, and debut in the Nigerian Music industry.
The following year, Young became General Pype's manager and realized he could pursue talent management as a career, resulting in the start of his career as a talent manager. In addition to managing General Pype, Young was also the general manager and co-founder of Podium Worldwide (also known as Podium Vybez)."General Pype Lands Supersport Licensing Deal", New Telegraph, July 6, 2022."General Pype signs mega licensing deal with Supersports", The Nation, July 6, 2022
In 2009, Young and Storm Records executive produced "Champion" by dancehall artist General Pype."Champion Remix by General Pype wins big At The CHOMVA 2010", Vanguard, July 6, 2022."Tochukwu Umezulike: A Quintessential Artiste Manager", This Day, July 6, 2022
In June 2014, Young got a contract from former Etisalat, now known as 9Mobile, to be the talent manager for their Cloud Nine musical event series held in Port Harcourt and Abuja, Nigeria."Etisalat takes cloudnine sessions to Port-Harcourt", The Nation, July 7, 2022"Harrow Park Golf Club Abuja Hosts Etisalat Cloud Nine", New Telegraph, July 7, 2022.
In 2017, Young was the resident judge for the first edition of THE GROUNDED TALENT SEARCH which was won by BShine, an indigenous hiphop artist based in Enugu State, Nigeria. He also modeled for Zlni Couture’s 2017 Summer collection."Zini couture unveils its 2017 summer collection", The Guardian, July 12, 2022.
Young has worked with some public figures like Kenny "Keke" Ogungbe, Dayo "D1" Adeneye, Obi Asika, and Ayo Rotimi, who also mentored him in his career.
He is the manager for Naeto C, Yung6ix, Kollydee and Grindha.
Production credit In 2010, the "Champion (Remix)" video, executive produced by Young, won the award for Best Ragga Dancehall Video at the Channel O Music Video Awards.
Awards YearAwardCategoryResult2016 Scream All Youth Awards Talent Manager Of The Year 2017 Nigerian Campus Choice Awards Entertainment Personality Of The Year African Entertainment Awards USA Best Manager Award 2018 Nigeria Hype Awards 2018 ARTIST MANAGER OF THE YEAR 2019 The Intellects Awards (TIA) Best Publicist 2021 Nelson Mandela Leadership Award Of Excellence and Integrity ECOWAS YOUTH AMBASSADOR 2024 African Entertainment Awards, USA (AEAUSA) BEST ENTERTAINMENT MANAGER
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