Hart Idawarifagha Ishmael (born May 19), known professionally as Idahams, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He secured a record deal with

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in 2016 and joined the

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roaster in 2019. Idahams made his first break in 2018 through the song "God Can Bless Anybody" by

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which he wrote and also featured on, the song topped the

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barely a week after release.

Early life

Idahams was born and raised in the famous

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. He started honing his musical talent at the age of 10 and would later go on to land a deal with Grafton records in 2016. He released a number of solo records under Grafton records but made his first break in 2018 through his appearance on the song "God Can Bless Anybody" by

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pop artiste, Mr 2Kay.

Career

In August 2018, Idahams released "No One Else", a song which he revealed was inspired by

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and his fiancée, Chioma’s relationship during an interview with Pulse News. In March 2018, Idahams released a remix of "No One Else" with Nigerian pop star, Teni. In the last quarter of 2019, Idahams released the ''Amayanabo EP'' which documented his journey from the creeks of Port Harcourt to becoming a music royalty. In November 2019, Idahams released the song, "Billion Dollar" and announced his new deal with

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through a joint partnership that was established by Grafton Entertainment.

Awards and nominations

Discography

EPs

* ''Amayanabo'' (2019) * Man On Fire (2021) * Man On Fire (Deluxe) (2021)

Singles

* “Anything for you” (2016) * "Toast" (2017) * "Heal the Land" (2018) * "No One Else" (2018) * "Amayanabo" (2019) * "Billion Dollar" (2019) * "Shima" (2020) * "Enter my eye" (2020) *”Shima (remix) featuring Peruzzi and Seyi Shay “ (2020) * “Man on Fire (remix) featuring Falz” (2021)

References

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