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Maleke
Maleke Moye Idowu (born 14 February 1979) is a Nigerian comedian and musician. In 2017, he served as thExecutive Director to Edo State Governor on Entertainment and the PMAN (Performing Musician Employers Association of Nigeria) chairman Edo State Chapter. Early life and education Maleke Moye Idowu was born in Benin City, where he attended Oguola primary school. He attended secondary school at EdoKpolor Grammar school, and proceeded to Auchi Polytechnic, where he studied business administration. Career Comedy Maleke first performed comedy at the Nite of 1,000 Laughs show, organized by Opa Williams. During that show, he worked alongside other comedians, including I Go Dye, Basketmouth, Alibaba Akpobome, Ali Baba, Igosave, Gandoki, Okey Bakassi, Julius Agwu, Mike Ogbolosinger. Music Maleke has recorded numerous songs. His debut album, ''Small Small'', with seven tracks on it was released in 2007. Maleke was better known from his music comedy with his hit track, "Mini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edo State
Edo State, Edo, officially known as Edo State, is a States of Nigeria, state in the South South, South-South Geopolitical zones of Nigeria, geopolitical zone of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As of 2024, the state was ranked as the List of Nigerian states by population, 20th most populous state (5,250,000) in Nigeria. The estimated state population is around 4,777,000 in 2021. Edo State is the List of Nigerian states by area, 21st largest state by landmass in Nigeria. The state's capital and largest city, Benin City, is the List of Nigerian cities by population, fourth largest city in Nigeria and the centre of the country's rubber industry. Created in 1991 from the former Bendel State, it is also known as the heartbeat of the nation. Edo State borders Kogi State to the north for 133 km and across the Niger River for 81 km to the northeast, Anambra State to the east for about four km across the Niger River, Delta State to the southeast and south for 350 km (218 mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benin City
Benin City serves as the Capital city, capital and largest Metropolitan area, metropolitan centre of Edo State, situated in Nigeria, southern Nigeria. It ranks as the List of Nigerian cities by population, fourth-most populous city in Nigeria, according to the Census in Nigeria, 2006 national census, preceded by Lagos, Kano (city), Kano, and Ibadan. Geography Benin City is located in close proximity to the Benin River, situated approximately to the north, whilst its eastern perimeter lies from Lagos via the arterial road network. The city's municipal boundaries converge with those of several prominent neighbouring towns in Nigeria, southern Nigeria, notably Agbor, Oghara, and Ekpoma. Agriculture Benin City boasts an exceptionally fertile agricultural landscape and serves as the epicentre of Nigeria's thriving Natural rubber, rubber industry. Additionally, the production of palm oil constitutes a substantial sector, further underscoring the city's prominence in Nigeria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musicians From Benin City
A musician is someone who composes, conducts, or performs music. According to the United States Employment Service, "musician" is a general term used to designate a person who follows music as a profession. Musicians include songwriters, who write both music and lyrics for songs; conductors, who direct a musical performance; and performers, who perform for an audience. A music performer is generally either a singer (also known as a vocalist), who provides vocals, or an instrumentalist, who plays a musical instrument. Musicians may perform on their own or as part of a group, band or orchestra. Musicians can specialize in a musical genre, though many play a variety of different styles and blend or cross said genres, a musician's musical output depending on a variety of technical and other background influences including their culture, skillset, life experience, education, and creative preferences. A musician who records and releases music is often referred to as a recordin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Musicians
Comedy is a genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. Origins Comedy originated in ancient Greece: in Athenian democracy, the public opinion of voters was influenced by political satire performed by comic poets in theaters. The theatrical genre of Greek comedy can be described as a dramatic performance pitting two groups, ages, genders, or societies against each other in an amusing ''agon'' or conflict. Northrop Frye depicted these two opposing sides as a "Society of Youth" and a "Society of the Old". A revised view characterizes the essential agon of comedy as a struggle between a relatively powerless youth and the societal conventions posing obstacles to his hopes. In this struggle, the youth then becomes constrained by his lack of social authority, and is left with little choice but to resort to ruses which engender dramatic irony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auchi Polytechnic Alumni
Auchi is a city in Edo State, Nigeria. Auchi, a part of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, serves as the Local Government headquarters. Other towns in the Etsako West local government area include: Uzairue, South Ibie, Agbede and The Anwain Clan. During the British colonial rule, Auchi was the headquarters of the Kukuruku Division, it serves as the administrative headquarters of five districts which was also referred to as quarters and they are Utsogu, Akpekpe, Aibotse, Igbhei and lyekhei. It is the home of Auchi Polytechnic. History There are varied historical accounts relating to the origins of the Auchi people. The most popular of these legends asserts that a mass migration from Udo in present-day Benin City led by a man called Uchi accompanied by his family, and followers headed north and finally settled for the relative calm of the Guinea Savannah belt known today as Etsako land. This migration is believed to have taken place in the mid-15th century, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century Nigerian Male Musicians
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Living People
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1979 Births
Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ''Chiquitita'' to commemorate the event. ** In 1979, the United States officially severed diplomatic ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan). This decision marked a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, turning to view the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate representative of China. ** The United States and the People's Republic of China establish full Sino-American relations, diplomatic relations. ** Following a deal agreed during 1978, France, French carmaker Peugeot completes a takeover of American manufacturer Chrysler's Chrysler Europe, European operations, which are based in United Kingdom, Britain's former Rootes Group factories, as well as the former Simca factories in France. * January 6 – Geylang Bahru family ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Nigerians
This is a list of notable Nigerian people. It includes some but not all notable Nigerians. Administrators and Civil Servants * Charles Abani – Resident Coordinator of the United Nations * Yarima Ibrahim Abdullahi – Nigerian administrator. Served as the Nigerian high commissioner to Malaysia and Brunei. * Sarki Auwalu Director general of the Department of Petroleum Resources * Adamu Abdu-Kafarati – Former Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria * Suleiman Kassim – aviation secretary for the Ministry of Transportation * Bamidele Solomon Former director general and CEO of National Biotechnology Development Agency, NABDA Politicians A–M * Abba Kyari – late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari * Abdulkadir Kure * AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq * Abdulsalami Abubakar * Abiola Ajimobi * Abubakar Momoh * Abubakar Tafawa Balewa – prime minister of Nigeria * Adebayo Alao-Akala * Adedeji Adeleke * Adelere Adeyemi Oriolowo * Adebayo Adepoju * Adebayo Alao-Ak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Musicians
This is a list of lists of musicians. Genre The following are lists of musicians by style or music genre. A *List of acid rock artists *List of adult alternative artists *List of alternative country musicians * List of alternative hip hop artists * List of alternative metal artists *List of alternative rock artists *List of ambient music artists *List of anarcho-punk bands *List of Arabic pop musicians *List of avant-garde metal artists B * List of baroque pop artists * List of bassoonists *List of bebop musicians * List of bhangra artists * List of big band musicians *List of blue-eyed soul artists * List of bluegrass musicians *List of blues musicians * List of blues rock musicians *List of boogie woogie musicians * List of brass bands *List of British blues musicians *List of British music hall musicians *List of Britpop musicians C *List of C-pop artists *List of Cajun musicians *List of calypso musicians *List of Carnatic instrumentalists *List of Celtic musicia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Comedians
A comedian is one who entertains through comedy, such as jokes and other forms of humour. Following is a list of comedians, comedy groups, and comedy writers. Comedians ''(sorted alphabetically by surname)'' A * Rose Abdoo (born 1962) * Raymond Ablack (born 1989) * John Aboud (born 1973) * Silvia Abril (born 1971) * James Acaster (born 1985) * Andreea Adams (born 1979) * Jayde Adams (born 1984) * Kev Adams (born 1991) * Mark Addy (born 1964) * Lolly Adefope (born 1990) * Demi Adejuyigbe (born 1992) * Pamela Adlon (born 1966) * James Adomian (born 1980) * Scott Adsit (born 1965) * Bayani Agbayani (born 1969) * Steve Agee (born 1969) * Alex Agnew (born 1973) * Rubén Aguirre (1934–2016) * Dan Ahdoot (born 1981) * Caroline Aherne (1963–2016) * Ahmed Ahmed (born 1970) * Sohail Ahmed (born 1963) * Franklyn Ajaye (born 1949) * Anna Akana (born 1989) * Malin Akerman (born 1978) * Nawaal Akram (born 1990) * Nasser Al Qasabi (born 1963) * Lori Alan (bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
