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Believe (Sugarboy Album)
Believe is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer and songwriter Sugarboy. It was released on 22 April 2017, through G-Worldwide Entertainment. Exclusively produced by Emperor Geezy with additional productions from Young John, DJ Coublon, BeatBurx, Tony Ross, Da Genius, Luis AMG, Papi J, CMelony, and Bangaz. The album features label mate Kiss Daniel, with lead single " Hola Hola". Background Sugarboy told Nigerian Entertainment Today, on March 2, 2017, why Kiss Daniel was the only featured artiste on his debut album "Not featuring any other artiste on my album asides Kiss Daniel who I collaborated with on two tracks is part of the label's strategy". On 5 March 2017, he told The Punch ''The Punch'' is a Nigerian daily newspaper founded on August 8, 1970. Punch Nigeria Limited is registered under the Companies Act of 1968 to publish newspapers, magazines and other periodicals. The newspaper's aim is said to be to "inform, edu ... that "There are 22 songs on the album but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afro-pop
African popular music (also styled Afropop, Afro-pop, Afro pop or African pop) can be defined as any African music, regardless of genre, that uses Western pop musical instruments, such as the guitar, piano, trumpet, etc.Olabode, O. (2023, January 24)''Afropop shaping the future of global music'' FAB L’Style. Afropop is a genre of music that combines elements from both African traditional music with Western pop music, characterized by the use of African rhythms and melodies, as well as western instrumentation and production techniques. Like African traditional music, Afropop is vast and varied. Most contemporary genres of western popular music build on cross-pollination with traditional African American and African popular music. Many genres in popular music of rock, metal, pop, blues, jazz, salsa, zouk, and rumba derive, of varying degrees, musical traditions from Africa cultured to the Americas, by enslaved Africans. These rhythms and sounds have subsequently been adap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma Nyra
Emma Chukwugoziam Obi (born in July 18, 1988) professionally known by her stage name of Emma Nyra., is an American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress, and model. Her associate acts include Iyanya, Selebobo, Davido, Cynthia Morgan, Victoria Kimani, and Patoranking. Early life Emma Nyra was born and raised in Tyler, Texas, where she had her early education. She is of Igbo descent from Delta State, located in the south-southern region of Nigeria. In 2012, she left for Nigeria to pursue a career in music and modelling. Education She is an alumna of Texas Southern University, where she graduated with a degree in Health Care Administration. Career Music Emma Nyra released her debut singles titled "Do It" and "Everything I Do" in 2011 while in the U.S. Upon her return to Nigeria in 2012, she started working with D'Tunes and Iyanya who she had met in 2010 while in the U.S. In March 2012, she signed a recording contract with Made Men Music Group before she went on to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compact Disc
The compact disc (CD) is a Digital media, digital optical disc data storage format co-developed by Philips and Sony to store and play digital audio recordings. It employs the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) standard and was capable of holding of uncompressed stereo audio. First released in Japan in October 1982, the CD was the second optical disc format to reach the market, following the larger LaserDisc (LD). In later years, the technology was adapted for computer data storage as CD-ROM and subsequently expanded into various writable and multimedia formats. , over 200 billion CDs (including audio CDs, CD-ROMs, and CD-Rs) had been sold worldwide. Standard CDs have a diameter of and typically hold up to 74 minutes of audio or approximately of data. This was later regularly extended to 80 minutes or by reducing the spacing between data tracks, with some discs unofficially reaching up to 99 minutes or which falls outside established specifications. Smaller variants, such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dremo
Aboriomoh Femi Raymond, known by his stage name Dremo, is a Nigerian songwriter, singer, record producer, recording artist, and stage performer. He was currently signed to Davido Music Worldwide (DMW). He recently dissed sarkodie for saying he is the best rapper in Africa. Early life Dremo is from Okpella Edo State, Nigeria where he was born, but he grew up in Ibadan, Oyo State. He attended George and Duke High School in Ibadan, and he later dropped out of National Open University of Nigeria after his second year to get a deal with DMW. Career Dremo began music professionally when he was signed to ''A.P.P.E'' music entertainment, where he released ‘Normal Levelz’ and ‘OBT’. On 5 April 2016, he was officially signed into Davido Music Worldwide by Davido alongside Mayorkun. On 20 July 2018, Dremo released a 9-track debut EP titled "Codename Volume 1". On 26 August 2019, he released a 5-track EP, "Icen B4 the Cake" as a follow-up to "Codename Volume 1". On 17 Apri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayorkun
Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel (born 23 March 1994), known professionally as Mayorkun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, pianist and dancer. He released a cover of Davido's "The Money" single and was discovered by the singer on Twitter. Mayorkun was signed to Davido's record label DMW from 2016 to 2021; his debut single "Eleko" was released under the label. Mayorkun released his debut studio album '' The Mayor of Lagos'' in November 2018. After his exit from DMW in 2021; he released "Let Me Know" and his second studio album '' Back in Office'' in October 2021, under the Sony Music West Africa division. Early life Mayorkun was born on 23 March 1994 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is the first child of three. He is Christian. Music career Mayorkun decided to leave his bank job to search for another job due to bad pay, when his cover video was spotted by Davido in February 2016. Davido followed him on Twitter and Instagram, after which Davido asked him if he could do more than play the ke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CDQ (rapper)
Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf (born May 6, 1985) popularly known by his stage name CDQ, is a Nigerian indigenous rapper, singer and songwriter best known for his single "Nowo E Soke" featuring Wizkid and Masterkraft's Indomie where he was featured alongside Olamide. While the former is instrumental for launching his career into the Nigerian music industry, the later won him his first career award at the 2016 Nigerian Music Video Awards. Signed to his label No Struggle No Success Entertainment, CDQ's repertoire of music includes rapping in Yoruba language with addition of ad-libs such as the popular "Woss Wobi" which he invented. Early life and education Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf is a native of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria; but was born in Orile, a suburb of Lagos. Upon moving back to Lagos State from Ilorin where he had completed his secondary school education, he proceeded to further his education at Lagos State University where he graduated with a B.Sc in Economics. Career CDQ sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mr 2Kay
Abinye David Jumbo born (February 11, 1988), known by his stage name Mr 2Kay, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was formally signed by Grafton Entertainment, but left the label in 2018 to start his own imprint, Better Life Entertainment. Early life Mr 2Kay was born in Port Harcourt. After his birth, his family moved to Bonny Island, Rivers State, south-south Nigeria, where he grew up. Mr 2Kay was also a good artist as he drew portraits growing up. Career Mr 2Kay started his music career in Port Harcourt and his break-out single from Port Harcourt was "Waterside Boy", released 21 August 2011 under Grafton Entertainment, but he did not gain international attention until 2012 when he released "Bubugaga" which was his international break out single. "Bubugaga" was released on 8 October 2012. The music video for "Bubugaga" was shot in London, UK and directed by Nosa Igbinedion under Grafton Entertainment. Personal life Robbery On 25 October 2017, Mr 2Kay was reportedly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yung6ix
Onome Onokohwomo (born 8 July 1989), better known by his stage name Yung6ix, is a Nigerian rapper. Biography History Onokohwomo was born and raised in Warri, Delta State. He grew up as the oldest child in a family of five, and took a strong interest in music at a young age. While a student at FGC Warri, he engaged in rap battles and developed a friendlier relationship with like-minded students, which led to the formation of the hip hop group G-Squad. The group soon began performing at various talent shows in Delta State. Music remained their unmatched and true passion. In a 2012 interview with ''Thisday'' news, Yung6ix recalled, "My love for music was so deep and I just kept on going till it got to a level they had to accept me for who I am. Funny though, the first song I recorded at school was used with my WAEC lesson fee to pay for the instrumentals and remember always having to trek from school to studio for close to 2 hours or more. It was really tough back then at school t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chidinma
Chidinma Ekile (born 2 May 1991), known mononymously as Chidinma, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. A native of Imo State, Chidinma was born in Ketu, Kosofe, Lagos State. In 2010, she gained prominence after winning the third season of ''Project Fame West Africa''. Chidinma became the first female musician to peak at number 1 on the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 chart after releasing the music video for her single "Emi Ni Baller". In 2011, she released the Sound Sultan-assisted single "Jankoliko". Her eponymous debut album ''Chidinma'', which was released via the music platform Spinlet, yielded the singles "Jankoliko", "Carry You Go", "Kedike" and "Run Dia Mouth". Chidinma won Best Female West African Act at the 2012 Kora Awards and performed "Kedike" at the ceremony. In May 2021, Chidinma revealed on Instagram that she made a transition to gospel music and is now engaged in Christian ministry. She released the gospel single "Jehovah Overdo" that same month. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ice Prince
Panshak Henry Zamani (born 30 October 1986), better known as Ice Prince Zamani or just Ice Prince, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after releasing "Oleku (Ice Prince song), Oleku", one of Nigeria's most remixed songs of all time. He won the 2009 Hennessy, Hennessy Artistry Club Tour. His debut studio album ''Everybody Loves Ice Prince'' was released in 2011. It was supported by three singles: "Oleku", "Superstar (Ice Prince song), Superstar" and "Juju". In 2013, Ice Prince released ''Fire of Zamani'' as his second studio album. The album contained the singles "Aboki (song), Aboki", "More", "Gimme Dat" and "I Swear (Ice Prince song), I Swear". On 1 July 2015, Ice Prince was announced as the vice president of Chocolate City (record label), Chocolate City. He held the position until leaving the label in 2016. He has collaborated with several African rappers, including Navio (rapper), Navio, Khaligraph Jones, AKA (rapper), AKA, and Sarkodie (rapper), Sar ... [...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] |
Kcee (musician)
Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, better known as Kcee, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was formerly in the Hip Hop duo group called Kc Presh. He is from Amaputu in Uli in Ihiala local government area in Anambra State Nigeria. He currently has a record deal with Five Star Music. He worked with Del B, a record producer known for producing Kcee's popular song "Limpopo". He is the elder brother to E-money. Early life and music career Kcee, a talented musician, has his roots in Uli, Anambra State, despite being born and raised in Lagos. He was born on 18 April 1979 and grew up in Ajegunle, a vibrant neighborhood known for fostering emerging artists. Growing up, Kcee was immersed in diverse musical styles, including reggae, highlife, and Afrobeat. His passion for music was evident from an early age, paving the way for a career in entertainment. Kcee's musical journey began in 1999 when he teamed up with Precious John, aka Presh, to form the dynamic duo KC Presh, marking the sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
