Michael Efe Ejeba (born February 25, 1993), popularly known as Efe or Efe Money, is a

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rapper, singer, song-writer, and record producer. He is the winner of ''Big Brother Naija'' season 2 with a cash prize reward of 25 million naira and a brand new SUV after an intriguing 78 days in the house competing with other housemates.

Early life and education

Michael Efe Ejeba born February 25, 1993, is a native of

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but was born and brought up in

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. He attended his primary school at Dafwaho private school. Micheal went to Federal Government College, Jos. He is a graduate of University of Jos, Plateau.

Career

His first official single "''Based on Logistics''" was released in 2017 receiving positive reviews. He dropped a single featuring

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, titled "''Warri''". Efe Money blends his rap with

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to connect with the music taste of audiences across the country. His musical influences are

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, M.I Abaga,

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. On 4 November 2023, Efe performed as a headline act in the

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at a boxing match between

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and Joseph Goodall (boxer). He performed his new single "''Money Talk''" . He has collaborated with notable Nigerian artistes like

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Awards

In 2017, he was appointed as an Ambassador of entertainment and creative industry au and Youth Ambassador by the Nigeria Ministry of Youth and sport. In 2018, he became African Ambassador for Indian Varsity.

Discography

Mixtapes

* ''Best Of Efe (The Playlist)'' (2020)

EPs

* ''Am Sorry Am Winning'' (2018) * ''NONSTOP'' (2020) * ''No Boundaries'' (2020) * ''Against All Odds'' (2021) * ''Stubborn Boy'' (2022) * ''UNE BOUNCE'' (2024)

Albums

Singles

* "Based On Logistics" (2017) * "Somebody" (2017) * "I Love You" (2017) * "6 Pack" (2017) * "Far Away" (2019) * "Scammer" (2019) * "Before Campaign Drops" (2019) * "Campaign" (2019) * "Your Body" (2020) * "Belinda emix (2021) * "No Go Do Again" (2022) * "Rap List". (2025) * "My Bestie" (2025)

Filmography

Television

References

External links

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ejeba, Michael Efe Living people 21st-century Nigerian male singers 1993 births Nigerian rappers English-language singers from Nigeria Big Brother Naija winners