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Femi Leye
Oluwafemi Abolade Leye, known professionally as Femi Leye, is a Nigerian guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer, and composer. His music is a hybrid of African ethnic sounds, Contemporary Soul, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Funk and Yoruba Music. Early life and education Femi was born in Ogba, Lagosto the family of Francis Babatunde Ogunleye and Grace Folake Ogunleye,he has two siblings Dare Ogunleye and Tosin Akpoguma (Nee Ogunleye) He graduated from Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, with a degree in Food Science and Technology. Career He grew up listening to his father's vinyls of artists like King Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey, and Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. At age 14, Femi taught himself how to play the guitar, with heavy influences from musical legends like Jimmy Dludlu, Lionel Loueke, George Benson, Norman Brown and Wes Montgomery. After graduating from college, he worked with different artistes in Nigeria in the studio and on stage. He had a residency with his band Femi Leye Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikeja
Ikeja is the capital city of Lagos State in southwestern Nigeria. Its population, as of the 2006 census, is 313,196. Prior to the emergence of military rule in the early 1980s, Ikeja was a well planned, clean and quiet residential and commercial town with shopping malls, pharmacies and government reservation areas. It lies 10.5 miles (17 km) northwest of Lagos city. The Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located in the city. Ikeja is also home to Femi Kuti's Africa Shrine and Lagbaja's Motherland, both venues for live music. Its Ikeja City Mall is the largest mall on the Lagos State mainland. Ikeja also has its own radio station, broadcasting both in English (Eko FM) and in Yoruba (Radio Lagos). History Ikeja, which was formally called "Akeja", was named after a deity of the Awori people of Ota. It was originally settled by the Awori people, and the area was raided for slaves until the mid-19th century. Early in the 20th century it became an agricultural hinterland for L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adekunle Gold
Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko (born 28 January 1987), known professionally as Adekunle Gold and AG Baby, is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter. He gained widespread attention after releasing the 2015 hit single "Sade", a highlife cover of One Direction's " Story of My Life". He signed a record deal with YBNL Nation and released his 2015 debut studio album ''Gold'', which debuted at number 7 on the ''Billboard'' World Albums chart. ''Gold'' was preceded by the release of three singles: "Sade", "Orente" and "Pick Up". Adekunle Gold revealed to ''Nigerian Entertainment Today'' that prior to signing with YBNL, he designed the label's official logo and completed other designs for Lil Kesh, Viktoh and Olamide. Education He holds a Higher National Diploma in Arts and Design from Lagos State Polytechnic. Career 2010–2014: Career beginnings While growing up, Adekunle developed interest in music while listening to songs by King Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey. He became a member of hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fela Kuti
Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti (born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti; 15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997), also known as Abami Eda, was a Nigerian musician, bandleader, composer, political activist, and Pan-Africanist. He is regarded as the pioneer of Afrobeat, a Nigerian music genre that combines West African music with American funk and jazz. At the height of his popularity, he was referred to as one of Africa's most "challenging and charismatic music performers". AllMusic described him as a musical and sociopolitical voice of international significance. Kuti was the son of Nigerian women's rights activist Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. After early experiences abroad, he and his band Africa 70 (featuring drummer and musical director Tony Allen) shot to stardom in Nigeria during the 1970s, during which he was an outspoken critic and target of Nigeria's military juntas. In 1970, he founded the Kalakuta Republic commune, which declared itself independent from military rule. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ebenezer Obey
Ebenezer Remilekun Aremu Olasupo Obey-Fabiyi (born 3 April 1942), known professionally as Ebenezer Obey, is a Nigerian jùjú musician. Early life Obey was born on 3 April 1942 to an Egba–Yoruba ethnic background family. Obey, whose real names are Ebenezer Remilekun Aremu Olasupo Fabiyi, was born in Idogo, Ogun State, Nigeria of Egba-Yoruba ethnic background. He is of the Owu subgroup of the Egba. Career Ebenezer Obey began his professional career in the mid-1950s after moving to Lagos. After tutelage under Fatai Rolling-Dollar's band, he formed a band called The International Brothers in 1964, playing highlife– jùjú fusion. The band later metamorphosed into Inter-Reformers in the early-1970s, with a long list of Juju album hits on the West African Decca musical label. Obey began experimenting with Yoruba percussion style and expanding on the band by adding more drum kits, guitars and talking drums. Obey's musical strengths lie in weaving intricate Yoruba axio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Sunny Adé
Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye (born 22 September 1946), known professionally as King Sunny Adé, is a Nigerian jùjú singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is regarded as one of the first African pop musicians to gain international success, and has been called one of the most influential musicians of all time. Sunny Adé formed his own backing band in 1967, eventually known as his African Beats. After achieving national success in Nigeria during the 1970s and founding his own independent label, Sunny Adé signed to Island Records in 1982 and achieved international success with the albums ''Juju Music'' (1982) and '' Synchro System'' (1983); the latter garnered him a Grammy nomination, a first for a Nigerian artist. His 1998 album '' Odu'' also garnered a Grammy nomination. Sunny Adé currently serves as chairperson of the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria. Early life Sunny Adé was born in Osogbo to a Nigerian royal family from Ondo and Akure, thereby making hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Food Science
Food science is the basic science and applied science of food; its scope starts at overlap with agricultural science and nutritional science and leads through the scientific aspects of food safety and food processing, informing the development of food technology. Food science brings together multiple scientific disciplines. It incorporates concepts from fields such as chemistry, physics, physiology, microbiology, and biochemistry. Food technology incorporates concepts from chemical engineering, for example. Activities of food scientists include the development of new food products, design of processes to produce these foods, choice of packaging materials, shelf-life studies, sensory evaluation of products using survey panels or potential consumers, as well as microbiological and chemical testing. Food scientists may study more fundamental phenomena that are directly linked to the production of food products and its properties. Definition The Institute of Food Technol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro is a polytechnic based in Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) is a professional accountancy body in Nigeria. It is one of the two professional accountancy associations with regulatory authority in Nigeria, the other being the Association of National A ... has recognised the polytechnic as the only one in Nigeria that has maintained high standards of tuition in accountancy. Faculties The institution has six faculties, namely: *School of Management Studies *School of Environmental Studies *School of Engineering *School of Applied Science *School of information Communication and Technology(SCIT) *School of Part-Time Studies References {{Coord, 6.895, N, 2.983, E, type:edu_region:NG, display=title Education in Ogun State Educational institutions established in 1979 1979 establishments in Nigeria Federal polytechnics in Nigeria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagos
Lagos (Nigerian English: ; ) is the largest city in Nigeria and the List of cities in Africa by population, second most populous city in Africa, with a population of 15.4 million as of 2015 within the city proper. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 following the Government of Nigeria, government's decision to move their capital to Abuja in the center of the country. The Lagos metropolitan area has a total Population and housing censuses by country, population of roughly 23.5 million as of 2018, making it List of urban areas in Africa by population, the largest metropolitan area in Africa. Lagos is a major African financial center and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has been described as the cultural, financial, and entertainment capital of Africa, and is a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion. Lagos is also among the top ten of the world's fast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moelogo
Mohammed Animashaun popularly known as Moelogo (born 13 April 1990) is a British–Nigerian singer-songwriter, he has songwriting credits for some notable music projects, including Tiwa Savage's ''Celia (album), Celia''. Early life Moelogo was born in Lagos and he moved to London in 2001. He joined school choir at 14, discovering his talent and passion, he proceeded with London's Starlight Music Academy. Career In 2013, Moelogo released his debut EP ''Moe Is My Name, Music Is My Logo''. In 2016, he bagged a nomination for Best African Artist at Mobo Award, In 2017, his contribution in Jonas Blue's single "We Could Go Back" as a featured artist scored him a UK Singles Chart entry. The single peaked at No. 74. It also charted in US Dance/Electronic Songs chart peaking at No. 34. It also charted in Belgium, Sweden and New Zealand. In 2018, Moelogo signed publishing deal with Downtown Records. Discography EPs/Album * ''Moe Is My Name, Music Is My Logo'' EP (2013) * ''Ireti'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarz
Osabuohien Osaretin (born 17 March 1989), better known by his stage name Sarz, is a Nigerian record producer and musician. Born in Benin City, Edo State, he is popularly known for the tag Sarz On The Beat/"Really", at the beginning or end of all his music productions. His first full credit production work was for Lord of Ajasa's "See Drama" in 2007. He has produced tracks for Wizkid, Naeto C, Banky W, Skales, Shank, Reminisce, Goldie Harvey, eLDee, Wande Coal, YQ, Lojay and Niniola. He was formerly signed to Trybe Records, but left the outfit after his contract expired in November 2013. Musical career In 2010, Sarz produced the hit single "Jor Oh" and the remix for Jahbless which featured Durella, RuggedMan, Reminisce, Ice Prince and eLDee. The song won "Best Street Hop" and was nominated for "Best Collaboration" at The Headies. In 2011, he produced Shank's "Salute", eLDee's "Today Today" & "Wash Wash", Skales "Mukulu", Goldie Harvey's "Don't Touch my Body" and Reminisce's " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simi (singer)
Simisola Bolatito Kosoko (née Ogunleye; born April 19, 1988), better known by her stage name Simi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. She started her career as a gospel singer, releasing her debut studio album in 2008, titled ''Ogaju''. She also played as one of the top judges in season 7 of the Nigerian idol TV show in 2022. She gained public recognition in 2014 after releasing "Tiff", a song that was nominated for Best Alternative Song at The Headies 2015. Simi signed a record deal with X3M Music in 2014, but left the label in May 2019 following the expiration of her contract. She released her second studio album ''Simisola'' on September 8, 2017. Her third studio album ''Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1'' was released to coincide with her thirty-first birthday on April 19, 2019. She launched her record label Studio Brat in June 2019. Early life Simi was born on 19 April 1988 in Ojuelegba, a suburb of Surulere, Lagos State, as the last of four children. In an inter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
