Olayiwola Olabanji Kokumo, better known as Koker, is a Nigerian afro-pop singer and songwriter. He currently has a record deal with
Chocolate City.
Early life
Koker was born on 30 may 1993 in
Lagos State
Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 states, it is both the most populous and smallest in area. Bounded to the south by the Bight of Benin and to the west by the international border with Ben ...
. He is the second child of his parents.
Education
He obtained a master's degree in creative arts from the
University of Lagos
The University of Lagos, popularly known as UNILAG, is a public research university located in Lagos, Nigeria and was founded in 1962. UNILAG is one of the first generation universities in Nigeria and is ranked among the top universities in th ...
.
Career
The beginning of his journey to stardom began when he released the single "Do Something" in 2015. Influenced by the works of
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 s ...
,
Shina Peters and
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 ...
, Koker's sound is a fusion of
Afrobeat
Afrobeat is a Nigerian music genre that involves the combination of West African musical styles (such as traditional Yoruba music and highlife) and American funk, jazz, and soul influences, with a focus on chanted vocals, complex intersectin ...
,
Jùjú and
Afro-Pop. Koker was featured on
Chocolate City's 2015 compilation album, ''
The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation''.
In 2016, he signed an endorsement deal with Cloud 9, an online
music streaming
A music streaming service is a type of streaming media service that focuses primarily on music, and sometimes other forms of digital audio content such as podcasts. These services are usually subscription-based services allowing users to stream d ...
company based in Nigeria.
Back in 2016, Koker said he has never been embarrassed in his career and his performance with
Sir Shina Peters
Sir Shina Peters (born 30 May 1958) is a Nigerian Jùjú musician.
Life
Born Oluwashina Akanbi Peters in Ogun State, Peters' career in music began at a young age when he played with friends under the handle Olushina and His Twelve Fantastic Bro ...
was one of his most memorable experiences in his career.
Discography
Compilation albums
Singles
Awards and nominations
References
External links
Koker Biography on Chocolate City
Nigerian male pop singers
Nigerian male singer-songwriters
Nigerian singer-songwriters
Musicians from Lagos
Entertainers from Ogun State
Living people
1993 births
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