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Snazzy
Michael Chimeruche Alozie (born 28 March), known professionally as Snazzy the Optimist or simply Snazzy, is a Nigerian-born singer, songwriter and rapper. An alumnus of International College of Creative Arts, he began as a rapper, covering songs and began his music career professionally in 2021. Early life and education Alozie was born in Imo State, a state in the south eastern region of Nigeria. According to him, his mother's dream for him was to study Medicine and has described his father as his biggest musical influence. He graduated from high school in 2018, prior graduation he moved to Lagos State the following year. Career Growing up, Alozie began rapping as a young boy at home and in school where he often battle rapped with his friends and often participated in school competitions, he initially began as a rapper before singing. In late 2017; he officially started covering tracks. He covered tracks by diverse artists and also recorded on beats he downloaded from YouT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amapiano
Amapiano is a genre of music from South Africa that became popular in mid-2012 with an earlier regular occurrence on South African radio stations in the early 2000s. It is a hybrid of kwaito, deep house, gqom, jazz, soul, and lounge music characterized by synths and wide, percussive basslines. The word "amapiano" derives from the IsiZulu word for "pianos". Origins There is ambiguity and debate concerning its origin, with various accounts of the musical styles in the Johannesburg townships. Because it has some similarities with bacardi house, some people assert the genre began in Pretoria but it remains uncertain. Various accounts of who formed the popular genre make it impossible to accurately pinpoint its origin. The word ''amapiano'' is a Zulu word that can be loosely translated to "pianos." The genre is mostly sung in one of South Africa's 12 official languages such as IsiZulu, IsiXhosa, SiSwati, Sesotho, Sepedi, Setswana, English, Xitsonga, Tshivenda, Afrika ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1ucid
Kwadwo Bedihene, known professionally as 1ucid (stylized as 1UCID), is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter, creative and record producer based in the United States. He is known for his single ''Miss You'' which peaked on US, Netherlands, Ghana, Nigeria, and France iTunes Charts. Early life and education Kwadwo was born in Accra, Ghana but relocated to the United States of America at the age of 9. He studied at the University of Akron. Career Kwadwo started as a creative in 2021 when he released a documentary which was inspired by Ghanaian theologian, Mensa Otabil's sermon "A Generational Thinker". In 2022, Kwadwo released two singles "Miss You" and "It's Giving" Same year, he covered Pulse Nigeria Future Sounds playlist. In January 2023, Kwadwo was cited as one of the artists to look out for by ''P.M News''. Same year, he was announced by Audiomack as one of the top trending artistes alongside Snazzy the Optimist, Asake Ahmed Ololade (born 13 January 1995), known professiona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Case (song)
"Case" is a song by Nigerian singer Teni. Produced by Jaysynths, it was officially released on October 19, 2018. The song won Best Pop Single at The Headies 2019. Background and composition "Case" is a mid-tempo Afrobeats track that was produced by Jaysynths. Recorded primarily in Nigerian pidgin, its lyrics revolve around a girl going the extra mile to get the attention of her love interest. In 2019, Teni was featured on YouTube's Artist on the Rise platform. As a result of the recognition, her videos were promoted on YouTube's U.S trending page, in social media ads, and at fan event appearances. Video and performance The accompanying music video for "Case" was shot and directed by Director K outside Nigeria. As of November 2019, the video has surpassed 18 million views on YouTube. In September 2019, Teni performed "Case" during an event attended by Aliko Dangote in New York. Teni also performed the song at The Headies 2019 awards ceremony. Moreover, she performed "Case" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imo State
Imo () is a States of Nigeria, state in the South East (Nigeria), South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by Anambra State, Rivers State to the west and south, and Abia State to the east. It takes its name from the Imo River which flows along the state's eastern border. The state capital is Owerri and the State's slogan is the "Eastern Heartland." Of the States of Nigeria, 36 States in Nigeria, Imo is the List of Nigerian states by area, third smallest in area but is List of Nigerian states by population, fourteenth most populous with an estimated population of over 5.4 million as of 2022. Geographically, the state is divided between the Niger Delta swamp forests in the far east and the drier Cross–Niger transition forests in the rest of the state. Other key geographical features are the state's rivers and lakes with the Awbana River, Awbana, Imo River, Imo, Orashi River, Orashi, and Otamiri River, Otamiri rivers along with the Oguta Lake in western Imo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kizz Daniel
Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe (born 1 May 1994), who is better known as Kizz Daniel (formerly Kiss Daniel), is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame in 2014 with his debut single, " Woju". He signed a record deal with G-Worldwide Entertainment in 2013, but left the label following a publicized contract dispute and court case. He founded "Flyboy I.N.C" record label in November 2017. On 8 August 2022, Kizz Daniel was arrested in Dar es Salaam by the Tanzanian police force over failure to perform. On 3 February 2023, he was announced by Audiomack alongside Snazzy the Optimist, Asake and 1ucid as the top trending and most streamed artistes. Early life and education Kizz Daniel was born as Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. He hails from Abeokuta North local government area. He attended Abeokuta Grammar School and graduated from Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, in 2013, with a degree in Water Resources Management and Agrometeo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asake
Ahmed Ololade (born 13 January 1995), known professionally as Asake, is a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter. He was previously signed to YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution. His stage name "Asake" is his mother's name. In September 2022, his debut album '' Mr. Money with the Vibe'' was released, breaking the record for the biggest opening day for an African album on Apple Music at the time. The album debuted at number 66 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart and recorded the highest charting Nigerian debut album in the history of the chart at the time. His sophomore album ''Work of Art'' was released in June 2023, becoming his second album to debut at number 66 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Asake's third album '' Lungu Boy'' (2024) became his third consecutive number one album in Nigeria, and the longest running number one in Nigeria chart history. Asake's accolades include an All Africa Music Award, two Headies awards, and one MOBO award. He has also been nominated for a BET Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teni (singer)
Teniola Apata (born 23 December 1993), professionally known as Teni or Teni The Entertainer is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and entertainer. Early life Teni was born on 23 December 1993 in Lagos State. She is the younger sister of Nigerian singer Niniola. She attended Apata Memorial High School and later the University of Georgia, but finished at American InterContinental University where she obtained degree in business administration. Career 2016–2019: ''Fargin, Askamaya and Other Recordings'' Teni released her debut single "Amen" while signed to Shizzi's Magic Fingers Records. She left the record label and signed with Dr. Dolor Entertainment in 2017. Teni started gaining prominence after releasing the single " Fargin" in September 2017. She made her breakthrough after releasing the hit singles "Askamaya", "Case" which was later covered by Nigerian musician Snazzy the Optimist as "Upgrade", and " Uyo Meyo". "Askamaya" was ranked 15th on MTV Base's year-end list ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagos
Lagos ( ; ), or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan city in southwestern Nigeria. With an upper population estimated above 21 million dwellers, it is the largest city in Nigeria, the most populous urban area on the African continent, and one of the fastest-growing megacity, megacities in the world. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until the Government of Nigeria, government's December 1991 decision to move their capital to Abuja, in the centre of the country. Lagos is a major African financial center, financial centre and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion in Africa. Lagos is also among the top ten of the world's fastest-growing cities and Urban area, urban areas. In 2024, Time Out (magazine), Time Out magazine ranked Lagos as the 19th best city to visit in the world. A megacity, it has the second-highest Gross domestic pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ọjà
The ''ọjà'' is an integral part of the rich cultural heritage of the Igbo people and continues to play a significant role in their musical traditions. The Igbo people, who are indigenous to Nigeria, are renowned for the utilization of the ọjà (flute) traditional musical instrument in cultural activities or events. It is made from bamboo or metal and is played by blowing air into one end while covering and uncovering holes along the body to create different notes. The ''ọjà'', which is skillfully carved from wood, produces a beautiful sound when played during songs. In traditional Igbo music, the ''ọjà'' is often performed in conjunction with a number of other instruments such as the ''ekwe'', ''udu'' (percussion instrument), '' igba'' (drum), '' ogene'' (bell), i''chaka/0sha'' (rattle), okwa (gong), etc. These instruments complement each other to create a unique and distinct sound that characterizes the musical traditions of the Igbo people. The seamless integration o ... [...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] |
This Day
''This Day'' is a Nigerian national newspaper. It is the flagship newspaper of Leaders & Company Ltd., and was first published on 22 January 1995. It has its headquarters in Apapa, Lagos State. Founded by Nduka Obaigbena, the chairman and editor-in-chief of the This Day Media Group and Arise News. ''This Day'' is a member of the Belt and Road News Network. Since 2014, it has maintained a close relationship with the embassy of the People's Republic of China. ''This Day'' publisher Nduka Obaigbena has previously been criticised for late and non-payment of the paper's staff and suppliers. Attacks In 2001, several ''This Day'' editors survived a plane crash at Maiduguri airport in North East Nigeria. In 2012, ''This Day''s offices in the nation's capital Abuja, and in Kaduna were attacked in suicide car bombings thought to have been carried out by terrorist group Boko Haram Boko Haram, officially known as Jama'at Ahl al-Sunna li al-Da'wa wa al-Jihad (), is a sel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Audiomack
Audiomack (often stylized as audiomack'')'' is a music streaming and audio discovery platform that allows artists to upload music and fans to stream and download songs. It is especially popular among emerging artists, offering a space to share their music. The platform supports genres such as Hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, and Latin music, with a focus on providing a free, user-friendly streaming experience. Audiomack is available as a web-based service and as an app on macOS, Android devices and Windows. History Audiomack was co-founded in 2012 by Dave Macli, David Ponte, Thomas Klinger, Ty Wangsness, and Brian Zisook. The platform originally allowed artists to freely share their mixtapes, songs, and albums. In April 2013, J. Cole (''Yours Truly 2'') and Chance the Rapper ('' Acid Rap'') released new projects exclusively on the platform. In September 2018, Eminem released "Killshot", a diss track about Machine Gun Kelly, exclusively on Audiomack, earning 8.6 million plays in four ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
