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Charles Chibueze Chukwu (born 8 July 1997), professionally known as Crayon, is a
Nigerian Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was derived from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British jo ...
singer and songwriter. In 2019, he was signed to
Mavin Records Mavin Records (also known as the Supreme Mavin Dynasty) is a Nigerian corporation and record label founded by record producer and recording artist Don Jazzy on 8 May 2012. The label's inception came to fruition following the closure of Mo' Hits R ...
.


Early life

Crayon was born in Orile Iganmu, a community in
Surulere Surulere is a local government area located on the mainland in Lagos State, Nigeria. It has an area of . At the 2006 census, there were 503,975 inhabitants, with a population density of 21,864 inhabitants per square kilometer. The local governm ...
, a suburb in
Lagos State Lagos State (, ) is a States of Nigeria, state in South West, Nigeria. Of the 36 States of Nigeria, Nigerian states, Lagos is the second List of Nigerian states by population, most populous state but the List of Nigerian states by area, smallest ...
. He hails from
Ebonyi State Ebonyi () is a States of Nigeria, state in the South East (Nigeria), South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north and northeast by Benue State, Enugu State to the west, Cross River State to the east and southeast, and Abia Stat ...
. At age 7, he moved to Ojo, Lagos where he grew up in a family of four. For his secondary education, he attended Treasure Court College, in Ojo.


Career

In May 2019, Crayon was signed to Blowtime Entertainment, an imprint of Mavin Records. On 12 July 2019, he released his debut EP ''Cray Cray''. On 19 March 2021, Crayon released the single "Jackpot" featuring
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, off his second EP ''Twelve A.M'' that was released on 26 March 2021. Crayon released the single "Ijo (Laba Laba)" on 6 July 2022, which peaked at number 5 on the ''Turntable'' Top 100 chart. Crayon's debut album, ''Trench to Triumph'', delves into his challenging upbringing in a crowded apartment with nine people and rise to success in the music industry. Crayon's musical talent was discovered by Mavin in-house producer Baby Fresh, even though Crayon did not share his music on social media at the time. He overcame a period of depression in 2015 after failing to gain admission to university. Crayon has spoken openly about overcoming drug addiction with the help of Baby Fresh.


Personal Struggles

In 2023, Crayon opened up about his struggles with
drug addiction Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to use a drug or engage in a behavior that produces natural reward, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences. Repetitive drug use can ...
. In an interview, he revealed that the addiction had a profound impact on his
mental health Mental health is often mistakenly equated with the absence of mental illness. However, mental health refers to a person's overall emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It influences how individuals think, feel, and behave, and how t ...
, leading to a
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stay after a breakdown outside his
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's office. He credited fellow artist Rema for stepping in during the crisis, which Crayon described as a critical moment in his life. Reflecting on this period, he stated that he had almost lost everything due to his addiction and that the experience was similar to that of fellow artist
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. Crayon expressed gratitude for the support he received and referred to the incident as a turning point in his personal and professional life.


Discography


Studio albums


EPs


Singles


As lead artist


As featured artist


Awards and nominations


References

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