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Obiwon (real name Obiora Nwokolobia-Agu) is a popular Nigerian musician who came to limelight in 2008 for his R&B tagged "Obiwon"
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Early life
Obiora Nwokolobia-Agu (known by stage name Obiwon), is a popular Nigerian RnB [1] Obiwon was born Obiora Nwokolobia-Agu and grew up in Enugu (the coal city). His father, Sir Humphrey Nwokolobia-Agu, is a renowned Folk/Classical music composer and arranger from Eastern Nigeria. At 5, he started singing along to HipHop and RnB recordings from by elder brother's tape deck. He started writing songs and performing at 15. He is also known as the Black Prince.
He calls his music African RnB or [2], which is also the name of his independent production outfit. His musical influences include Michael Jackson, R.Kelly, Boyz II Men, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Nigerian high life artistes such as the late maestros Osita Osadebe and Celestine Ukwu and so many others.
Education and career
He studied Agric. Extension at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka(UNN), after which he worked as a banker in Lagos. He quit to fully focus on music in 2006. He is also a part of 'Da Thorobreds', a hip-hop collective of the StreetHop Fame. 'Da Thorobreds' also includes B-Elect, Illbliss and Elajoe. His debut album, Overture, was a massive hit in Nigeria. His success even helped some people crown him Nigeria's voice of the decade (21st century) at the Nigeria Music Awards.
Popular Songs
Obiora has sang many song which includes the number one hit "Obiwon". Some of his other songs include Streetz Of Lagos, Hustlin’ man, I pray, U made me, Love nwantiti, Refill for my emptiness, Break it down, Let's go, Birthday, Bless u lady, My F.A.T.H.E.R, Victorious, Lift your hands, etc
References
- ^ http://www.myspace.com/obiwonspace |title=Obiwon on Myspace
- ^ http://www.obisweb.net/
Categories:- Nigerian musicians
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka alumni
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