Nigeria, May 5 -- Kidnapped fast-rising Nigerian singer Emuemu Goodnews, aka Gnewzy, has been released after six-day captivity by kidnappers.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that Gnewzy was kidnapped in Delta State on Monday after performing at a nightclub.

His abductors demanded $200,000 (over N220 million) as ransom.

In its Thursday report, Channels TV said Eric Many Records confirmed Gnewzy's release in a statement.

The CEO of the record label, Dilly Umenyiora, disclosed that the label paid part of the ransom for the artiste's release.

The TV station reported that Mr Umenyiora did not disclose the amount paid as ransom.

He, however, appreciated the police's efforts in securing Gnewzy's release but also lamented some irregularities in thei...