Tag: Igbo
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Tobe Nwigwe stuns in video with Fat Nwigwe for “Fye Fye” collaboration
By Zainab Ahmed Tobe Nwigwe, an Igbo Nigerian-American rapper, teams up with his wife Martica “Fat” Nwigwe for their song “Fye Fye.” In the video Tobe and Fat are surrounded by dancers who are in green and white attire, the colors of the Nigerian flag. Tobe Nwigwe raps about loving his wife and kids. AsRead…
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Tobe Nwigwe “Bravo”
I first discovered Tobe Nwigwe during the pandemic. I remember the day my dad came home from work and was so excited to play a song that one of his patients had him listen to. The song that he played for me was “JUICE”, which featured Paul Wall, and I just vividly remember playing thatRead…
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“Stacks” by Phyno
Phyno (@phynofino) is a very popular Nigerian artist who has been in the industry since 2003. Not only is he a high-profile rapper, he is also a producer, singer, and songwriter. While I am freshly introduced to him and his sound as an American, I was taken aback by his use of the Igbo languageRead…
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Jidenna: Bringing nigeria to the u.s.a
Jidenna Theodore Mobisson, better known as Jidenna, is a Nigerian-American rapper, singer, and producer. Jidenna’s father is Igbo from Nigeria. Although born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, USA, he was partially raised in Nigeria. Growing up with an African father who was an educator at Enugu State University instilled within him the importance of understanding thatRead…
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He’s indeed very classic.
Jidenna Theodore Mobisson introduced himself to the hip hop world with his viral hit “Classic Man” in 2015. The song was nominated for a Grammy under the category of Best Rap/Sung Performance, representing how much influence the song had during its peak. Since then, Jidenna has released two albums in 2017 and 2019. So what’reRead…
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Poe – Koyewon
Nigerian rapper, Poe is one of the most impressive rappers to come up in the recent years. His influential rhymes and flow leaves many people to think that he is more than just a rapper. Poe is often mistaken for a philosopher when people first come in contact with him, but surprisingly he did notRead…
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Ycee-Jagaban
Ycee, born Oludemilade Martin Alejo, is a new Nigerian rapper who is making his mark in the Nigerian music scene. Only starting his career in 2013 he has made great leaps towards countrywide recognition. After releasing his most known single, “Condo,” Ycee was nominated for two awards at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Although he did notRead…