IJE EGO RECORDS — PRESS NOTES
Updated 16 October 2026

Launch: 30 October 2026
Founder, sole owner and first artist: Currency
Contact: abuchinomeh4@gmail.com
Social handle: @ijeegorecords
Artist submissions: Closed

OUR STORY
IJE EGO means “the journey we make for money.” For our founder, Currency, that journey has meant facing life’s hurdles, pushing through difficult days, and working towards a better future.

Having experienced the struggle of building a music career with limited resources, Currency understands what it means to have talent and ambition but few opportunities. As his hard work began to bring financial success, he decided to use what he had earned to create opportunities for others.

That decision gave birth to IJE EGO Records.

Our purpose is to discover and support talented artists who are still struggling in the streets, just as Currency once did. Through artist development, creative guidance, and support with recording and promotion, we aim to give them a platform to be heard and a foundation for lasting careers.

We know there are gifted artists whose circumstances keep their music from reaching the world. IJE EGO Records exists to help them take that next step—with people who understand where they are coming from and believe in where they can go.

The journey brought us here. Now we’re opening the way for others.

CURRENCY
Currency is a Nigerian hip-hop and trap artist based in Onitsha, with roots in Ebonyi. He is the founder and first artist of IJE EGO Records. His debut EP reflects on struggle, survival and personal growth.

BAD DAYS ARE GONE — THE DEBUT EP
Scheduled release: 30 October 2026
1. Temptation — Currency & Rord Kelly
2. Update — Currency
3. Facts — Currency & Nini Butuo
4. Unspoken — Currency, Kingseballos & Fashionixta
5. My Share — Currency, Cartoontwb & Ofour2

ARTIST LINKS
https://abuchicurrency.com
https://www.instagram.com/official_currency1/
https://www.tiktok.com/@currency0447
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2hLP2ONZtyTKTWrCwyRWmX

LABEL LINKS
https://www.instagram.com/ijeegorecords
https://x.com/ijeegorecords
https://www.tiktok.com/@ijeegorecords
https://snapchat.com/t/mytbUeiz