Martins Okey Justice E. (born September 29, 1979), popularly known by his stage name J. Martins, is a

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musician, singer, songwriter and producer. He is best known for his song "Oyoyo" "Jupa" and "Good Or Bad" J. Martins is also known to have featured on the song by

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, " E No Easy". He has also featured

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Early life

J. Martins was born in

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, Nigeria, and has family roots in

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Discography

* "''Get Serious''" (2008) * "''Elevated''" (2009) * "''Selah''" (2012) * "''Authenthic''" (2016)

Selected singles

References

Living people Nigerian male singer-songwriters Nigerian singer-songwriters 1977 births 21st-century Nigerian male singers Musicians from Anambra State People from Onitsha {{Nigeria-musician-stub