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'''Harrison E. Osondu Iheke''' (born October 13, 1977) is a Ghanaian American [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]], [[Music executive|music executive]], and entertainment industry figure. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of ''HL Entertainment'', also known as ''H Music'', a platform that supports emerging talent in the African music industry. | '''Harrison E. Osondu Iheke''' (born October 13, 1977) is a Ghanaian American [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]], [[Music executive|music executive]], and entertainment industry figure. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of ''HL Entertainment'', also known as ''H Music'', a platform that supports emerging talent in the African music industry.<ref name="VAN">Adenike Fagbemi, [https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/ceo-of-hl-entertainment-harrison-iheke-clocks-45/ "CEO, of HL entertainment, Harrison Iheke clocks 45"]</ref><ref name="NT">[https://newtelegraphng.com/hmusic-entertainment-unveils-cloud-based-digital-studio-app/ "HMusic Entertainment Unveils Cloud-Based Digital Studio App"], ''New Telegraph''.</ref> | ||
== Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
Iheke was born in [[Accra]], [[Ghana]]. He pursued his undergraduate studies at the [[University of Abuja]], where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in History. He later obtained a Graduate Diploma in Management from the [[University of Leicester]] in the [[United Kingdom]]. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the [[Management College of Southern Africa]] in [[Cape Town]]. | Iheke was born in [[Accra]], [[Ghana]]. He pursued his undergraduate studies at the [[University of Abuja]], where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in History. He later obtained a Graduate Diploma in Management from the [[University of Leicester]] in the [[United Kingdom]]. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the [[Management College of Southern Africa]] in [[Cape Town]].<ref name="VAN"/> | ||
In addition to his academic degrees, Iheke completed professional certifications including a Certificate in Introduction to South African Wine from the Cape Wine Academy and a Certificate in Managing Service in Food & Beverage from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute. | In addition to his academic degrees, Iheke completed professional certifications including a Certificate in Introduction to South African Wine from the Cape Wine Academy and a Certificate in Managing Service in Food & Beverage from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.<ref name="VAN"/><ref name="AF">[https://afrikaeyes.com/hmusic-launches-cloud-based-studio-app-to-revolutionise-music-production/ "Hmusic launches cloud-based studio app to revolutionise music production"], ''Afrika Eyes''.</ref> | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Iheke is the CEO of ''HL Entertainment'', a music and lifestyle brand operating in West and Southern Africa. Through its subsidiary ''H Music'', the company focuses on talent development, offering support in areas such as music production, songwriting, and artist branding. | Iheke is the CEO of ''HL Entertainment'', a music and lifestyle brand operating in West and Southern Africa.<ref>[https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/africa/MMZY-is-Nigeria-s-music-next-big-thing-1743068 "MMZY is Nigeria’s music next big thing"]</ref><ref name="VAN2025">[https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/07/nigerian-star-hmusic-empowers-artistes-democratises-music-production/ "Nigerian star HMusic empowers artistes, democratises music production"], ''Vanguard''.</ref> Through its subsidiary ''H Music'', the company focuses on talent development, offering support in areas such as music production, songwriting, and artist branding.<ref name="VAN"/><ref name="VAN2025"/> | ||
Under his leadership, HL Entertainment has organized wine-tasting events in [[South Africa]] and [[Ghana]] under the ''Belbon Hills'' brand. His work frequently involves collaborations with emerging artists and creatives in the entertainment space. | Under his leadership, HL Entertainment has organized wine-tasting events in [[South Africa]] and [[Ghana]] under the ''Belbon Hills'' brand.<ref>Buzz GH, [https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/14128/chez-afrique-comes-alive-with-belbon-wines.html "Chez Afrique Comes Alive With Belbon wines"]</ref> His work frequently involves collaborations with emerging artists and creatives in the entertainment space.<ref>[https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/13882/wining-and-dining-with-the-citys-finest.html "Wining And Dining With The City's Finest"]</ref><ref name="DT">[https://dailytrust.com/us-based-nigerian-music-producer-hmusic-to-launch-innovative-music-studio-app-in-ghana/ "US-based Nigerian music producer HMusic to launch innovative music studio app in Ghana"], ''Daily Trust''.</ref> | ||
== Honors == | == Honors == | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:03, 8 October 2026
Harrison E. Osondu Iheke (born October 13, 1977) is a Ghanaian American entrepreneur, music executive, and entertainment industry figure. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of HL Entertainment, also known as H Music, a platform that supports emerging talent in the African music industry.[1][2]
Early life and education
Iheke was born in Accra, Ghana. He pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Abuja, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in History. He later obtained a Graduate Diploma in Management from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the Management College of Southern Africa in Cape Town.[1]
In addition to his academic degrees, Iheke completed professional certifications including a Certificate in Introduction to South African Wine from the Cape Wine Academy and a Certificate in Managing Service in Food & Beverage from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.[1][3]
Career
Iheke is the CEO of HL Entertainment, a music and lifestyle brand operating in West and Southern Africa.[4][5] Through its subsidiary H Music, the company focuses on talent development, offering support in areas such as music production, songwriting, and artist branding.[1][5]
Under his leadership, HL Entertainment has organized wine-tasting events in South Africa and Ghana under the Belbon Hills brand.[6] His work frequently involves collaborations with emerging artists and creatives in the entertainment space.[7][8]
Honors
Ghana Music Festival New Jersey 2026
On September 11, 2026, at the Ghana Music Festival in Irvington, New Jersey, Harrison Ekeoma Osondu Iheke was honored with a citation award from Senator Britnee N. Timberlake, presented to Hmusic Studio in recognition of its work promoting African music, empowering independent artists, and strengthening the cultural bridge between Ghana, Nigeria and the United States.
Iheke also hosted the Ghana Music Festival in New Jersey, bringing together African music, entertainment and cultural expression while providing a platform for artists and creatives to connect with audiences in the diaspora. His involvement in the festival reflected his continued efforts through Hmusic to promote African music internationally and create opportunities for emerging and independent artists.
Personal life
Harrison Iheke is married to Susanna Chioma Osondu Iheke.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Adenike Fagbemi, "CEO, of HL entertainment, Harrison Iheke clocks 45"
- ↑ "HMusic Entertainment Unveils Cloud-Based Digital Studio App", New Telegraph.
- ↑ "Hmusic launches cloud-based studio app to revolutionise music production", Afrika Eyes.
- ↑ "MMZY is Nigeria’s music next big thing"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Nigerian star HMusic empowers artistes, democratises music production", Vanguard.
- ↑ Buzz GH, "Chez Afrique Comes Alive With Belbon wines"
- ↑ "Wining And Dining With The City's Finest"
- ↑ "US-based Nigerian music producer HMusic to launch innovative music studio app in Ghana", Daily Trust.