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Johnny Drille 'Johnny Drille (born John Ighodaro; 5 July 1990) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He rose to prominence in 2015 after releasing a cover of Di’Ja’s song "Awww", which attracted the attention of Don Jazzy, the founder of M ...

. It was released on 3rd September 2021, through

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. Self produced by

with additional productions from Wilson Muzik, London, Altims, and Fink. The album was exclusively produced by

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with A&R direction from Rima Tahini. The album features

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, Chylde, Lagos Community Choir, Cillsoul, Kwittee, with co-writers including Ayra brother credited as Milar, and Cill Soul.

Awards and nominations

References

{{reflist 2021 debut albums Contemporary R&B albums by Nigerian artists Soul albums by Nigerian artists Afro pop music albums Albums produced by Altims