Teezee

Teni "Teezee" Zaccheaus' polymathic resume represents a New Generation outlook at the intersection of culture. Currently based between Lagos and London,he is regarded as a cultural icon in music, fashion, sports, and art. Teezee is also co-founder of THE NATIVE; a multidisciplinary global platform telling African stories and NATIVE RECORDS; a first-of-its-kind JV between DefJam US and an African label. The last few years have been some of the most exciting moments in the young creative’s career. He was thriving as an artist but also excelling as an executive producer and creative director role. From featuring on songs with SKEPTA & KID CUDI, through to releasing hits alongside Afrobeats superstars DAVIDO and TEMS, not to mention collaborating with contemporary artists SOLDIER and SLAWN in the African art scene. Teezee has proven his creative expeditions have no bounds. His ability to naturally connect with some of the most exciting talents across the globe and bring them to his world creatively, sonically, and stylistically is second to none. This is most evident in his signing of ODUMODUBLVCK, the most exciting new artist coming out of Nigeria. With an impeccable eye for talent spotting and high taste level, they managed to score several number 1 records, making ODUMODUBLVCK the biggest rapper in Africa.

Teezee’s career has been genuinely underpinned by artistry and entrepreneurship. A rule breaker and game changer, pioneering the Alté (alternative Afrobeats) movement. Widely regarded as highly influential and one of the most stylish men in Africa, Teezee is making waves in the fashion industry as a partner in Africa’s biggest street wear convention STREET SOUK with his sister Ireti. ( as well as working with brands like DIOR & BURBERRY.) International acclaim is on magazine covers(CLASH uk), named in VOGUE and NME one of the creatives to shape the future. He has also partnered with brands to give them cultural capital in territories such as NIKE, Jameson Whiskey(brand ambassador). Looking to cement his place as one of Africa's leading creatives of the new generation, Teezee has delivered electrifying performances in Paris & America, Canada, Rio de Janeiro, London, and his festival he co-founded - Nativeland in Lagos. Often referenced as the A$AP Rocky or Pharrell of Africa, Teezee is on his way to becoming one of Nigeria's first young music/ entertainment mogul artists with a global appeal and ambition to take this eclectic sound style& taste from Africa to the world.

‍