Johnny Crown Omolade (born 21 January 1997) professionally known as Johnny Crown is a Nigerian-American Afrobeats and hiphop singer and rapper. His music has been described as a "blend of traditional culture and the American culture."
Early life and education
Johnny Crown Omolade originally from
Lagos
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was born on 21 January 1997, in
Brooklyn
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,
New York
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. Crown began his primary education at
Chrisland Schools,
Ikeja
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. He then proceeded to
Beach Channel High School and
Far Rockaway High School
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for his secondary education and attended
New York University
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, where he graduated with a
bachelor's degree
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ih media, culture and communication in 2020.
Career
Crown released his debut
extended play
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, ''Drunk'' in 2018,
and his debut album, ''The Coolest Prince in the Jungle'' in 2021.
His music has been described as a "blend of traditional culture and the American culture."
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Bibliography
Source:[
Singles
* "Cleopatra",
* "Incredible"
* "Bread Winners"
* "The Lord's Prayer"
* "Let My People Go"
* "Oh my god"]
References
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Living people
1997 births