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Jeriq
Jeremiah Chukwuebuka Ani (born May 6, 1999), known professionally as Jeriq, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He released his debut single, ''Iyoo'', in 2015. He gained local recognition with the release of his EP ''Hood Boy Dream'' (2020), which led to his signing with KOD Music Group. Under the label, he released his debut studio album, ''Billion Dollar Dream'' (2022), followed by a deluxe version in 2023. ''Billion Dollar Dream'' was nominated for Best Rap Album at The Headies 2023 Awards. The album featured the song ''My Bro'' (with Phyno), which received a nomination—Best Rap Song — at the same awards. Jeriq was featured on Zlatan's song ''Oganigwe'', which reached number 47 on the ''Billboard Afrobeat Charts''. Later in 2023, his collaborative track with rapper Blaqbonez, ''Nyem Ego'' (2021), was listed by ''Rolling Stone'' as one of the 40 Best Afropop Songs of the Year. Early life Chukwuebuka was born in Nkpor, Anambra, Jeriq is a native of Enugu. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Headies 2023
The Headies 2023 was the 16th edition of Nigerian music awards The Headies. It was held at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on 3 September 2023, and hosted by Osas Ighodaro and Terrence J. The ceremony was to be aired live on HipTV. Burna Boy lead nominations with ten, Asake with eight, Rema, Omah Lay, Victony, Simi, Kizz Daniel, and Pheelz received five each. While Oxlade received four, and Ruger with three. Rema, and Burna Boy received three awards each. Background On 1 June 2023, the executive held a stakeholder brunch in Nigeria. On 11 July 2023, the organizers announced the Rookie category of the year, being the first batch of nominees unveiled. On 12 July 2023, the remain categories was released to the public on its website. On 28 July 2023, the United States Consulate Lagos, hosted a reception in honour of the award. Performers On 16 August 2023, the organizers confirmed the following acts to perform at the event. * Rema *Asake * ... [...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] |
Blaqbonez
Emeka Akumefule (born 29 January 1996), known professionally as Blaqbonez, is a Nigerian rapper and singer signed to Chocolate City. Blaqbonez is popularly known for his distinct rap style as well as his creative ingenuity. In 2019, he was profiled by ''The New York Times'' as one of the new guards of Nigerian music. He is widely known for his controversial self-proclaimed status as the "Best Rapper in Africa" (abbreviated as "BRIA"), which became the most talked about topic in the Nigerian hip hop space between July and September 2019. After carving out one of rap's most loyal fan bases, Blaqbonez unleashed his debut album “Sex Over Love” to a public that was more than ready to receive it. His unorthodox approach and humorous personality, resonated with the younger generation, and earned him co-signs from the likes of Wizkid and Burna Boy. Early life and career Emeka was born on 29 January 1996, to an Igbo family, and grew up exposed to the Yoruba and Urhobo culture in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nkpor
Nkpor is a town in Idemili North local government area of Anambra state. The town of Nkpor had an estimated population of 109,377 in 2007. It is attached to the much larger city of Onitsha to the west, Oze to the north, Ogidi and Umuoji to the east, and Obosi to the south. The name 'Nkpor' is derived from the adulteration of the Igbo word ''nkpogha'' meaning 'repositioning'.Nkpor is known for its farming prowess. There is a maize known as ‘akpu aka Nkpor’ because of its robust yield and is reminiscent of Nkpor men who are often muscular. In ancient times, a rich man is known in Nkpor for his rich yam barn and the number of animals in his pen. An average Nkpor indigene does not buy foodstuff in the market and does not deny his visitors food. Nkpor is a traditional Community that worshiped the God of their ancestors before the advent of Christianity. History The indigenes of Nkpor are descendants of a hunter called Okoli Otie, who settled in the location of the Current ab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alpha P
Princewill Emmanuel (born February 26, 2002), professionally known as Alpha P, is a Nigerian rapper and singer-songwriter signed to Penthauze. Previously, he was signed to Universal Music West Africa (formerly Universal Music Group Nigeria), an imprint of Universal Music Group, in 2019. That same year, he rose to fame with his debut extended play, ''King of the Wolves''. He gained international recognition with his 2024 single "W", featuring Nigerian rapper Olamide and record producer London (record producer), Thisizlondon. Early life Alpha P was born in Benin City, Edo State, and raised in the city's Benin City, Southside. At age 12, he began making music, drawing inspiration from his early experiences writing songs in the church choir, which sparked a deep passion for the art. Growing up, Alpha P's musical influences included Wizkid, Wande Coal, D'banj, Banky W., Eminem, Drake (musician), Drake, and Jaden Smith. Despite not being part of the choir, he relocated to Lagos to pur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Musicians
This is a list of Nigerian musicians. Only notable individuals are included here; for groups, see List of Nigerian musical groups. Names are to be arranged by the first letter of Wikipedia reference. 0–9 *2face Idibia – hip hop and R&B singer * 9ice – hip hop and afropop singer A * A-Q – hip hop artist * Abiodun Koya (born 1980) – gospel singer, opera singer * Ada Ehi – Gospel Artiste and songwriter * Adé Bantu – Nigerian-German musician, producer, front man of the 13 piece band BANTU *Adekunle Gold – singer, songwriter * Adesua Etomi-Wellington * Adewale Ayuba – fuji music singer * Ado Gwanja – hausa singer * Afrikan Boy – rapper * Afro Candy – pop singer * Alamu Atatalo – sekere singer, a type of traditional Yoruba music * Ali Nuhu – Hausa singer and songwriter, Kannywood * Ali Jita – Hausa singer and songwriter * Amarachi – singer, dancer, violinist * Andre Blaze – rapper * Aramide – Afro-Jazz singer * Ara – singer and talking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Rappers
The following is a list of notable rap music artists from Nigeria. A * A-Q * Alpha Ojini *Eedris Abdulkareem * Eva Alordiah B * Andre Blaze * Blaqbonez C * CDQ * Chinko Ekun D * Da Emperor *Da Grin (deceased) *D'banj * Dr SID * Durella *DJ AB * Dice Ailes E *ELDee * Emmy Gee * Erigga *Efe F *Falz G * Greatman Takit I *Ice Prince *Illbliss * IllRymz *Ikechukwu J *Jesse Jagz *Johnel * Ian Jazzi K * Kheengz L *Ladipoe * Laycon *Lil Kesh * Lyrikal M * M.I Abaga * M-Trill * Mo'Cheddah * Mode 9 N *Naeto C O *Olamide * Odumodublvck *Omah Lay P * Pepenazi *Phyno R * Reminisce *Ruggedman * Rema S *Skales * Sasha P * Staqk G V *Vector W * Weird MC Y *Ycee * Yung6ix References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nigerian rappers Nigerian rappers Rappers Rapping (also rhyming, flowing, spitting, emceeing, or MCing) is an artistic form of vocal delivery and emotive expression that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and ommonlystreet ver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
Purpose: Because living persons may suffer personal harm from inappropriate information, we should watch their articles carefully. By adding an article to this category, it marks them with a notice about sources whenever someone tries to edit them, to remind them of WP:BLP (biographies of living persons) policy that these articles must maintain a neutral point of view, maintain factual accuracy, and be properly sourced. Recent changes to these articles are listed on Special:RecentChangesLinked/Living people. Organization: This category should not be sub-categorized. Entries are generally sorted by family name In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several give .... Maintenance: Individuals of advanced age (over 90), for whom there has been no new documentation in the last ten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Headies
The Headies (originally called the Hip Hop World Awards) are honors established in 2006 by ''Hip Hop World Magazine'' to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists. It is broadcast live on HipTV to viewers across Nigeria. The awards' first two editions were held at the Muson Centre, Muson Center in Onikan, Lagos State. Between 2010 and 2012, the awards were held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island (Nigeria), Victoria Island, Lagos. Various media personalities in Nigeria have hosted the ceremony, including Darey, Darey Art Alade, D'banj, Dakore Akande, Dakore Egbuson, Banky W., Rita Dominic, M.I Abaga, M.I, Tiwa Savage and Dr SID. History and plaque The image of The Headies was created by Ayo Animashaun, the founder of the awards, and drawn by Matthias Aragbada. The first Headie plaque was done by Jide Adewoye. It represents the "image and the shout of a young, vibrant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized in letter case, lowercase since 2013) is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events and styles related to the music industry. Its Billboard charts, music charts include the Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100, the Billboard 200, 200, and the Billboard Global 200, Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in various music genres. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm and operates several television shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afrocritik
Afrocritik is a digital media platform that focuses on African art, entertainment, fashion, music, movies, and culture. It was established in 2021 by Samson Jikeme and Owanate Max-Harry. History Afrocritik was established by Nigerian lawyers Samson Jikeme and Owanate Max-Harry in June 2021 with headquarters in Lagos and Los Angeles Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of municipalities in California, most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, Financial District, Los Angeles, financial, and Culture of Los Angeles, .... The website started as a blog where the founders shared their own critiques and analysis of African literature, music, film, and other art forms. , Emmanuel "Waziri" Okoro is the current managing editor replacing Sybil Fekurumoh. Content Afrocritik focuses on music, fashion, film, art, events and politics with its audience being mainly young people of Africa and the African diaspora. It publishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Igbo People
The Igbo people ( , ; also spelled Ibo" and historically also ''Iboe'', ''Ebo'', ''Eboe'', / / ''Eboans'', ''Heebo''; natively ) are an ethnic group found in Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea. Their primary origin is found in modern-day Abia State, Abia, Anambra State, Anambra, Ebonyi State, Ebonyi, Enugu State, Enugu, and Imo States, while others can be found in the Niger Delta and along the Cross River. The Igbo people are one of the largest List of ethnic groups of Africa, ethnic groups in Africa. The Igbo language is part of the Niger–Congo languages, Niger-Congo language family. Its regional dialects are mutually intelligible amidst the larger "Igboid languages, Igboid" cluster. The Igbo homeland straddles the lower Niger River, east and south of the Edoid languages, Edoid and Idomoid languages, Idomoid groups, and west of the Lower Cross River languages, Ibibioid (Cross River) cluster. Before the period of Colonial Nigeria, British colonial rul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
