Tolulope Ajayi (born 10 November 1997) better known by his stage name T-Classic, is a

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singer, songwriter and recording artiste. In 2017, T-Classic released his lead single "''I want you''" produced by Killertunes. In 2019, the singer released "Think about it" which turned out to be the turning point in his career.

Early life

T-Classic was born and raised in Agege. He is the

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child of the Ajayi family. In 2013, Tolulope graduated from Royal Camp Comprehensive High School, Agege, Lagos. He attended Legacy Nursery and Primary School. On graduating Tolulope Ajayi was signed to Bang Music Entertainment.

Career

On August 9, 2019 T-Classic was featured on the third official single "Yes or No" by DJ KayWise. The song speaks love. In 2019, T-Classic song "Nobody Fine Pass You" won Most Popular Song of the Year and was nominated for Most Promising Act of the Year at

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. On February 7, 2020, Sony Music West Africa announced that T-Classic had joined the label's list of artistes. On February 23, 2020, he released his first EP project "''Underrated''" two weeks after being signed to Sony Music West Africa which featured Nigerian Disc Jockey "DJ Xclusive" . On July 21, 2019 T-Classic was featured on a live radio interview with Blessing. On 4 August 2019, Day 35 of the Reality TV Show ''Big Brother Naija'' Season 4, T-Classic performed on stage and sang one of his songs, "Nobody Fine Pass You".

Awards and nomination

References

{{reflist Living people Nigerian male singer-songwriters Nigerian singer-songwriters Nigerian male pop singers Nigerian hip hop singers English-language singers from Nigeria Yoruba-language singers 1997 births