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Jidenna (Jidenna Theodore Mobisson) Biography

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A Classic Man, A Chief that will never run from battle, a son of the soil, Jidenna in controversy and in praise is a renaissance man and a quintessential Nigerian musician blending African Rhythms and Inspiration with American Hip-Hop, African Fashion and Elegance with European Aesthetics. Welcome to Logbaby’s biography of “Chief” Jidenna Mobisson, the Classic Man. SUMMARY DATA: Name:  Jidenna Theodore Mobisson Stage or nickname:  Jidenna Date of birth:  May 5, 1985 Profession:  Rapper, Singer, Producer, Writer, Socialite Relationship Status: Music Genre: State & Ethnicity: INTRODUCTIONS A fashion icon Jidenna’s rise to the music scene presents a singer/rapper with backgrounds in Nigeria and the United States of America, who has floated across American cities including Oakland, Atlanta, and New York developing a style unique to him and influenced by diversity. He arrived on the music scene in 2015 with a blend of R&B and Rap, influenced by Afri

Lagbaja Biography

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Lagbaja Lagbaja (born Bisade Ologunde in Lagos) is a Nigerian Afrobeat musician. Name and mask According to Lagbaja, his mask is used as an icon of man’s facelessness. Lagbaja is a Yoruba word that means "nobody in particular". It depicts the anonymity of the so-called “common man”. The mask and the name symbolize the faceless, the voiceless in the society, particularly in Africa. He is also known as "Omo baba mu'ko mu'ko" Style of music Though the concept was developed long before that, his first album (entitled Lagbaja) was released to national acclaim in 1993. Over the years and more albums later, the music continues to fascinate with its unique focus on a core of African drums. His music is a product of various influences ranging from traditional Yoruba music to Jazz. Often the music is purely instrumental- an interplay between traditional Yoruba percussions, drums, chants, and western instruments, especially the saxophone. When there are l

Lagbaja Biography

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Lagbaja Lagbaja (born Bisade Ologunde in Lagos) is a Nigerian Afrobeat musician. Name and mask According to Lagbaja, his mask is used as an icon of man’s facelessness. Lagbaja is a Yoruba word that means "nobody in particular". It depicts the anonymity of the so-called “common man”. The mask and the name symbolize the faceless, the voiceless in the society, particularly in Africa. He is also known as "Omo baba mu'ko mu'ko" Style of music Though the concept was developed long before that, his first album (entitled Lagbaja) was released to national acclaim in 1993. Over the years and more albums later, the music continues to fascinate with its unique focus on a core of African drums. His music is a product of various influences ranging from traditional Yoruba music to Jazz. Often the music is purely instrumental- an interplay between traditional Yoruba percussions, drums, chants, and western instruments, especially the saxophone. When there are l

9ice (Abolore Adegbola Akande) Biography

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  9ice 9ice (Abolore Adegbola Akande) was born on Thursday, January 17, 1980. He is a very popular Nigerian Musician with a classic style of music. 9ice is a south-westerner from Ogbomoso in Oyo State but he grew up in the district of Bariga in Lagos. 9ice performed at the Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Tribute concert (singing "Gongo Aso") in London on June 27, 2008. 9ice at the 2009 MOBO Awards At the March 2008 edition of the Hip Hop World Awards held in Nigeria, 9ice won the Revelation of the Year award and the Best Male Vocal Performer. A month later at the first SoundCity Music Video Awards, 9ice was nominated in the category of Best New Artiste. 9ice's biggest single is titled "Gongo Aso". Gongo Aso was a song that 9ice described as a moving song that motivated him to ensure success was for all but in time. His motivation was from God Almighty. Growing Up 9ice attended Abule okuta Primary School and CMS Grammar School, and dropped out from

2face Idibia (Innocent Ugah Idibia) Biography

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  2face Idibia Innocent Ugah Idibia (born in Jos, Plateau State) best known as Tuface Idibia is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, actor and record producer. He was a member of the defunct R&B/hip hop group Plantashun Boyz (other members are Faze and BlackFace Naija). TuFace is currently one of the most popular artistes on the African music scene. Early life 2Face Idibia was born Innocent Ugah Idibia in Jos, Nigeria He hails from Okpokwu local government area and from the Idoma ethnic group in the southern part of Benue State, in central Nigeria.[2] He attended Mount Saint Gabriel's Secondary School in Makurdi, Benue State. He schooled briefly in the Institute of Management & Technology, IMT, Enugu, one of the country's foremost higher institute of learning where he did his preliminary National Diploma course in Business Administration. Though, he did not finish but would hone his skills in music by performing in shows and parties organised by the IMT

MUSiC :: Protek illasheva – Uwese (Thank You)

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BLW Rap Nation Associate, Protek illasheva expresses gratitude to God in his latest single titled Uwese (which means Thank You ). This comes on the heels of the successful ‘ Protek illasheva live concert ;’ which held in July at the Sheraton Hotel Ikeja, Lagos, with guest appearances by Frank Edwards, Eben, Ada, Mike Abdul, Nosa, TB1, Okey Sokay & more. DOWNLOAD Produced by Egar Boi.

MUSiC :: Tosin Martins – I DO

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‘ Olo Mi hit singer, Tosin Martins relives the joy on his 11th wedding anniversary with a brand new single Do . It’s a feel good, vow laden sweet song for all especially those in the thick of their wedding celebration. ‘ It is my hope this arms people particularly men with more words and music to further express their deepest affection for the ones they love ’ ~ Tosin Martins The song was produced by rising music producer Justice Adigho a.k.a J Piano and Tosin Martins with contributions from ace producer Wole Oni. It is the first on the list of songs billed for a major love album project. A title is yet to be decided. The recording will include a remake and re-introduction of some love songs from his earlier albums. ‘ I Do ’ follows Tosin’s current project I’M A M.E.S (Minister, Entertainer, Statesman) which features some special collaborations including one with the music legend, Ebenezer Obey which was released in late 2016. Download & Enjoy! DOWNLOAD .