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Adasa Cookey
Adasa Cookey (born Adasa Rawlinson Cookeygam) is a Nigerian-born music video director, cinematographer, commercial director, colourist, and filmmaker. He works and directs for Squareball Media Productions Limited where he is also the Chief Executive Officer of the company, which is also a record label that houses 1da Banton & Eli Jae. Early life Adasa was born on October 21, 1981, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He spent his early childhood in Port Harcourt, where he attended secondary school at Bereton College and Federal Government College. Thereafter, he proceeded to study at Rivers State University of Science and Technology and earned a Bachelor of Technology in Architecture. Career Adasa left his customer care representative job in 2010 to switch his passion in video editing and directly. He has directed the music videos of music artistes like Davido, Burna Boy, Simi (singer), Simi, Adekunle Gold, D'Prince, and Don Jazzy. Selected videography *Burna Boy – Like ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt (Pidgin: ''Po-ta-kot or Pi-ta-kwa)'' is the capital and largest city of Rivers State in Nigeria. It is the fifth most populous city in Nigeria after Lagos, Kano, Ibadan and Benin. It lies along the Bonny River and is located in the oil rich Niger Delta region. As of 2023, Port Harcourt's urban population is approximately 3,480,000. The population of the metropolitan area of Port Harcourt is almost twice its urban area population with a 2015 United Nations estimate of 2,344,000. In 1950, the population of Port Harcourt was 59,752. Port Harcourt has grown by 150,844 since 2015, which represents a 4.99% annual change. The colonial administration of Nigeria created the port to export coal from the collieries of Enugu located north of Port Harcourt, to which it was linked by a railway called the Eastern Line, also built by the British. Port Harcourt's economy turned to petroleum when the first shipment of Nigerian crude oil was exported through the city in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Jazzy
Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982), known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian music executive, record producer, singer, songwriter, businessman, and philanthropist. He founded the record label Mavin Records in 2012, as a subsidiary of Mavin Global Holdings, through which he has signed artists including Rema, Ayra Starr, Magixx, Bayanni, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, Lifesize Teddy, DJ Big N, and Boy Spyce. He co-founded Mo' Hits Records with D'banj in 2004, and was an in-house producer for Kanye West's GOOD Music from 2011 to 2013. Early life and education Don Jazzy was born Michael Collins Ajereh in Umuahia, Abia State, on 26 November 1982, the son of Collins Enebeli Ajereh and Mrs Ajereh. His father is from Isoko in Delta State. His mother is an Igbo princess from Abia State and his father is a member of the Isoko people. Ajereh's family moved to Ajegunle, Lagos, where Don Jazzy was raised. He was educated at the co-educational high school, Federal G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wande Coal
Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe (born 18 October 1985), popularly known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Early life Wande Coal was born on 18 October 1985 in Lagos Island, Lagos state, Nigeria, to Chief Ibukun Olufunto and Omolara Oluwayemisi Ojosipe. He is the first of two children. Education Wande Coal began his primary school education at Staff Nursery and Primary School Ijanikin , Lagos State, and later attended Federal Government College Lagos, Federal Government College ijanikin Lagos in Lagos State , for his secondary school education. He then proceeded to University of Lagos, The University of Lagos (Unilag), Lagos State, where he studied Human Kinetics. Career Wande Coal started singing in the teenage choir at his church. He got his first break in the Nigerian entertainment industry as a dancer. He got signed to Don Jazzy's Mo' Hits Records in 2006 and was featured on D'banj's ''RunDown Funk U Up'' album on singles such as "Loke", "Tonosibe" and "Why Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niniola
Niniola Apata (born 15 December 1986), known professionally as Niniola, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. She participated in the sixth season of ''Project Fame West Africa'' in 2013 After releasing her debut single "Ibadi", she was nominated for Most Promising Act to Watch at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Early life Niniola Apata was born to the family of Rt. Brigadier General Simeon Olaosebikan Apata and Mrs. Margaret Apata on 15 December 1986 and raised in Lagos State, Nigeria. She is the direct elder sister to Teni. Education Niniola began her education both primary and secondary school education at Apata Memorial High School, and she earned a bachelor of education certificate from the University of Lagos. She comes from a polygamous family where she was the sixth of ten children, raised by three mothers and a father who was killed in 1995. Career Niniola participated in several social activities and competitions while attending secondary school. She finishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Praiz
Praise Ugbede Adejo (born 8 March 1985), better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian multi award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden season of '' Project Fame West Africa''. He is best known for releasing hit singles like "Rich and Famous", "Sisi" and "I Love You". He contributed guest vocals to Bez's 2011 single "That Stupid Song"; the music video for the song mentioned was the first African video to make a world premiere on BET’s ''106 & Park''. He is currently signed to Cicada Music. Early life and education Praiz, a native of Igala in Kogi State, was born in Lagos but later relocated to Kaduna in 1992 after his father was transferred there on missionary work. He is the second child out of five children. He has a National Diploma in Computer Science after graduating from Kaduna Polytechnic. Career Project Fame West Africa Praiz had been doing well in music before h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darkovibes
Paul Nii Amu Andrew Darko (born 1995) known as Darkovibes, is a Ghanaian born singer songwriter. His music categorizes as experimental music where he blends highlife, hip hop and rap. Darkovibes is known for his 2016 single "Mercy". Early life and career He earned recognition as a nominee in the hip hop song of the year category at the Ghana Music Awards 2017 for his feature on Edem’s hit ‘Egboame’ the Remix. Collaborations and influences Darkovibes has collaborated with artists including Omar Sterling of R2bees, Joey B, Edem, Efya, Magnom, Vacs (Music Producer), Pheelz Mr. Producer from Nigeria, and Kuvie (Music Producer). In 2016, he worked with MTN Ghana by writing and performing the theme song for the MTN Pulse Campaign. As a member of the creative collective, La Meme Gang, he has collaborated with all the other members, namely, Kiddblack, Nxwrth(no longer part),RJZ, $pacely and Kwaku BS(no longer part). La Meme Gang released their first collaborative studio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bella Shmurda
Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi (born 27 January 1996), known professionally as Bella Shmurda, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence in 2019 with the release of the song "Vision 2020", and a follow-up remix which featured Olamide. He is also the leader of Dangbana Republik; a collective of creatives in Lagos providing community and humanitarian contributions. Early life and career Bella Shmurda hails from a polygamous family in Ikorodu, Lagos State and is the last child from a family of 10 children. His journey in arts began in his early days through being a part of his elementary school band and cultural dance troupe. He grew up in Ikorodu, proceeded to have his secondary school studies in Badagry, and earned a bachelor's degree in History and International Relations from Lagos State University. He gained public attention after his debut single ''"Vision 2020''", caught the interest of Nigerian rapper Olamide who did a follow-up remix of the song. Poco Lee, who is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Runtown
Douglas Jack Agu (born 19 August 1989), known by his stage name Runtown, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer. His music blends Afrobeats, hip-hop, R&B, and reggae. He first gained media attention and popularity with his song "Gallardo (Runtown song), Gallardo" (2014), which featured Davido. His 2016 single "Mad Over You" was remixed by Mr Eazi. "Mad Over You" is from Runtown's debut studio album ''Soundgod Fest Vol. 1'', and picked at number 38 on the Billboard Twitter Real-Time, ''Billboard'' Twitter Top Tracks chart. Early life Runtown was born on 19 August 1989 in Enugu (city), Enugu the capital city of Enugu State in the southeastern region of Nigeria but grew up partly in Abuja the federal capital territory of Nigeria and in Lagos State in southwestern Nigeria, where he finished his primary education. After his father's death, he moved to Abuja with his mother, who was working in the Ministry of Health. Music career 2010–2014: Early Beginnings and Breakth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bebe Cool
Bebe Cool (formerly Bebe Bunton, real name Moses Ssali; born 1 September 1977) is a Ugandan reggae and ragga musician. He started his career around 1997 in Nairobi, Kenya, but later moved back to Uganda. Cool was one of the first artists affiliated with Ogopa Deejays, a production house and record label in Kenya. Early life Cool attended Aga Khan Education Services, Aga Khan Primary School, in Kampala, Kitante Hill School, and Makerere College School, where he attended school studies, but dropped out of school one year prior to completion. At high school, he studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics at Makerere College School. Cool started his music career after high school when he was an entertainment prefect. Music career Cool is a three-time winner of the Artist of The Year Award at the Prestigious HiPipo Music Awards and won several accolades at Pearl of Africa Music Awards (PAM Awards). He was nominated for the Kora Awards, Kora All-African Awards in 2003 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patoranking
Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie (born 27 May 1990), better known by his stage name Patoranking, is a Nigerian Afrobeats and reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Ebute Metta community of Lagos, he grew up sharing one room with his parents and five siblings. His modest upbringing and close relationship with his family instilled a drive and determination to create a better future, and led him to music He started his music career doing underground collaborations, with artists such as XProject, Konga, Slam and Reggie Rockstone. He signed a record deal with K-Solo's Igberaga Records in 2010, releasing "Up in D Club" under the outfit. Patoranking became a protégé of Dem Mama Records after collaborating with Timaya on his song "Alubarika". In February 2014, he signed a record deal with Foston Musik and released "Girlie O", a single that put him in the limelight. On 9 February 2015, Patoranking announced on Instagram that he signed a distribution deal with VP Records. On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duduke
"Duduke" is a song by Nigerian singer Simi. It was released on April 16, 2020 and produced by Oscar. Background and composition "Duduke" is a mid-tempo pop record blend with Afrobeats vibe and a take on R&B. Produced by Oscar, the song play on the sound the artist's heart makes when she thinks about her love interest. "Duduke", according to the artist means the beat of a heart or drum, and in the song, she uses a beat to describe her heartbeat for her unborn child whom she refers to as a guardian angel. Music video An accompanying music video for "Duduke" was released on April 19, 2020 and was directed by Adasa Cookey. In the video shot by the beach, the artist showed her baby bump revealing that she is pregnant. The video which was released to coincide with Simi's birthday showed her playing a piano in front of the beach shoreline while also cradling her gravid belly in a silky and flowing yellow gown. Critical response "Duduke" received positive reviews from music critics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idahams
Hart Idawarifagha Ishmael (born May 19), known professionally as Idahams, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He secured a record deal with Grafton Entertainment in 2016 and joined the Universal Music Nigeria roaster in 2019. Idahams made his first break in 2018 through the song "God Can Bless Anybody" by Mr 2Kay which he wrote and also featured on, the song topped the ITunes Chart barely a week after release. Early life Idahams was born and raised in the famous Bonny Island, Rivers State. He started honing his musical talent at the age of 10 and would later go on to land a deal with Grafton records in 2016. He released a number of solo records under Grafton records but made his first break in 2018 through his appearance on the song "God Can Bless Anybody" by Nigerian pop artiste, Mr 2Kay. Career In August 2018, Idahams released "No One Else", a song which he revealed was inspired by Davido and his fiancée, Chioma’s relationship during an interview w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
