Nigeria-based record label, Empire Mate$ Entertainment (better known as EME), has announced its itinerary for the first leg of their highly anticipated 2011 Empire World Order Tour, on June 24th in the United States at Lincoln Theatre in Washington DC. The headlining roster includes award-winning songwriter and multi-platinum R&B superstar Banky W, the multi-talented phenomenon that is WizKid, and the revered rapper known as Skales. The EWO Tour marks the first time in history that an African record label has independently organized a major worldwide tour as well as Wizkid and Skales' debut performances in the United States.

Check on the schedule for the first leg of the Empire World Order Tour after the jump

June 24 Washington DC Lincoln Theatre

July 2 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse Theatre

July 9 Chicago, IL Auditorium at Museum of Science & Industry

July 15 Houston, TX AYVA Center

July 16 New York, NY Grand Ballroom at 630 Second

July 23 San Jose, CA California Theatre