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Amarachi
Amarachi Uyanne (born July 17, 2004), popularly known by her stage name Amarachi, is a Nigerian teenage singer, dancer and violinist. She is best known for winning the maiden edition of ''Nigeria's Got Talent''. Background Amarachi is a native of Delta State. She grew up in Edo State, where she started dancing at the age of 5. In 2012, she won a cash prize of N10,000,000 after she was announced as the winner of the first edition of ''Nigeria's Got Talent''. She was subsequently dubbed the "youngest millionaire in Nigeria". Education She attended University Preparatory Secondary School in Benin City, Edo State. The young celebrity recently graduated from secondary school in July 2019 and is currently a Student of Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Career After emerging as the winner of ''Nigeria's Got Talent'', Amarachi released her debut single titled "Amarachi Dance". She proceeded to feature Phyno in a song titled "Ova Sabi"; her first two singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clarence Peters
Clarence Abiodun Peters (born 27 July 1978) is a Nigerian music video director, filmmaker and cinematographer. He is the founder and CEO of Capital Dream Pictures, a production company that specialises in the realms of the performing arts, film and video. He is also the founder and CEO of Capital Hill Records, a record label home to Chidinma, Tha Suspect and Illbliss. He was ranked 2nd on Channel O's list of the Top 10 Most Visionary Music Video Directors. In 1998, Peters was involved in a Mobil-sponsored music video for a documentary on AIDS. He directed 40 episodes of the TV series ''Everyday People''. Peters has directed music videos for recording artists across an array of genres and generations, including Darey, Durella, and Wizkid. In 2012, he shot the music video for ''Shuga'''s theme song, which was recorded by Boneye from P-Unit, Banky W., Wizkid and L-Tido. Peters has also shot a good number of documentaries, TV commercials, short films, and TV features. In April 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigeria's Got Talent
''Nigeria's Got Talent'' is a Nigerian reality talent show which is part of the ''Got Talent'' franchise. It was launched in 2012 on television stations like AIT and NTA, and sponsored by thriving telecommunication company Airtel. Hosted by Andre blaze former presenter on ''Nigeria's Got Talent's'' fore-runner ''The Peak Talent Show'', the judges are actress Kate Henshaw, comedian Yibo Koko, and radio presenter Dan Foster, who had previously held a similar position on ''Idols West Africa''. The current champions are dancing duo Robots for Christ. Format The auditions take place in front of the judges and a live audience in different Nigerian cities. As the contestant performs, each judge may show their disapproval by pressing a buzzer which lights a red 'X' near above the stage. If all three buzzers are pressed, the act ends immediately. To advance to the second round, auditionees must receive at least two 'yes's' or the competition ends for them. After the auditions the jud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phyno
Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike (born 9 October 1986), populary known as Phyno Fino, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He started his music career as a producer in 2003, and is renowned for rapping in the Igbo language. His debut studio album '' No Guts No Glory'' was released in 2014. It was supported by four singles: "Ghost Mode", "Man of the Year", "Parcel" and "O Set". Before that he recorded singles like "What are you waiting for" and " Multiply" featuring M.I, Mr. Raw, Timaya and M.I Phyno has worked with artists such as Olamide, Wizkid, Davido, Timaya, Flavour, Ruggedman, Bracket, J. Martins and Mr Raw. Life and music career Although a native of Anambra State, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike was born and raised in Enugu State. His stage name, given to him by one of his high school friend, was derived from the word phenomenal. Phyno developed an interest for music production during his secondary school days. He initially wanted to become a pilot, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Nigerian Musicians
This is a list of Nigerian musicians. Only notable individuals are included here; for groups, see List of Nigerian musical groups. Names are to be arranged by the first letter of Wikipedia reference. 0–9 * 2face Idibia - hip hop and R&B singer *9ice - hip hop and afropop singer A * A-Q - hip hop artist * Abiodun Koya (born 1980), gospel singer, opera singer *Ada Ehi - Gospel Artiste and songwriter *Adé Bantu - Nigerian-German musician, producer, front man of the 13 piece band BANTU *Adekunle Gold - singer, songwriter * Adewale Ayuba - fuji music singer *Ado Gwanja - hausa singer * Afrikan Boy - rapper * Afro Candy - pop singer * Alamu Atatalo - sekere singer, a type of traditional Yoruba music * Ali Nuhu - Hausa singer and songwriter, Kannywood *Ali Jita - Hausa singer and song writer *Amarachi - singer, dancer, violinist * Andre Blaze - rapper *Aramide - Afro-Jazz singer *Ara - singer and talking drummer *Asuquomo - musician *Aṣa - R&B, country and pop singer-songwri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Igbo People
The list of Igbo people includes notable individuals who have full or significant ancestry traced back to the Igbo people of South-East and South-South geopolitical regions of Nigeria. This page also contains names of people who traced their African heritage through DNA testing to the Igbo ethnic group. Beauty pageant winners and models Miss Nigeria & Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria * Debbie Collins, Miss World 2016 Nigeria representative * Unoaku Anyadike, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2015, Miss World 2015 Nigeria representative * Iheoma Nnadi, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2014, Miss World 2014 Nigeria representative * Ezinne Akudo, Miss Nigeria 2013 * Sylvia Nduka, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2011, Miss World 2011 Nigeria representative * Fiona Amuzie-Iredu, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2010, Miss World 2010 Nigeria representative * Glory Umunna, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2009, Miss World 2009 Nigeria representative * Adaeze Igwe, Most Beautiful Girl in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NotJustOk
NotJustOk is a Nigerian music download website created in June 2006 by Ademola Ogundele. With over 1.2 million viewers per month, from 183 countries, it is one of the most visited websites in Nigeria. History Coined from Seth Godin's book '' Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable'', ''NotJustOk'' was started as a personal blog by Ademola Ogundele in 2006. It evolved into a music website after Ademola posted a clip of 9ice's performance at Nelson Mandela's 90th anniversary concert, which rapidly increased the traffic of the website. Currently with few employees, ''NotJustOk'' is managed by Ademola Ogundele and Ovie Ofugara. Overview Described as "a revolution in Nigerian music" by Isioma Osaje of ''YNaija'', ''NotJustOk'' delivers music and music videos from the hip hop and contemporary music genres. It also allows artists to upload their songs to the public through an online platform called ''MyNotJustOk''. The website contributed to the sales of popular music al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musicians From Lagos
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Nigerian Child Singers
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora Shaw, who later married Baron Frederick Lugard, a British colonial administrator. ''Nigeria'' is composed of various ethnic groups and cultures and the term Nigerian refers to a citizenship-based civic nationality. Nigerians derive from over 250 ethnic groups and languages.Toyin Falola. ''Culture and Customs of Nigeria''. Westport, Connecticut, USA: Greenwood Press, 2001. p. 4. Though there are multiple ethnic groups in Nigeria, economic factors result in significant mobility of Nigerians of multiple ethnic and religious backgrounds to reside in territories in Nigeria that are outside their ethnic or religious background, resulting in the mixing of the various ethnic and religious groups, especially in Nigeria's cities.Toyin Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century Nigerian Women Singers
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People From Edo State
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Living People
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