Zinoleesky Breaks Ties with Marlian Music: Singer Launches Independent Label "Zinodict"

After seven years as a cornerstone of the Marlian Music imprint, Zinoleesky has officially announced his departure. He exited the label on Thursday, April 23, 2026, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a highly anticipated independent chapter in his career.

The exit follows months of intense speculation regarding a rift between Zinoleesky and his former boss, Naira Marley. While the singer had previously dismissed rumors of a conflict in late 2025, reaffirming his loyalty at the time, recent reports suggest that internal tensions eventually became irreconcilable. Fans have noted that the singer has already updated his social media bios to reflect his new status, scrubbed of his former Marlian affiliation.

To signal his new independence, Zinoleesky unveiled his own record label, Zinodict Music, on Friday, April 24. He celebrated the launch with the release of his first independent single, titled "Nostalgia," which dropped across major streaming platforms.

The timing of this departure is significant, as Zinoleesky was one of the most commercially successful artists under Naira Marley. As "Nostalgia" begins to climb the charts, all eyes are on how Zinodict Music will compete in the fiercely contested Afrobeats landscape.

Do you think Zinoleesky’s decision to go independent will give him more creative freedom, or will he miss the massive marketing machinery of Marlian Music? Share your comments below!

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