Flavour nigerian musician biography

Flavour (musician)

Nigerian singer (born 1983)

This article is about the Nigerian lp artist. For other uses, see Flavor.

Musical artist

Chinedu Okoli (born 23 November 1983), better known by his stage name Flavour N'abania or simply Flavour, is a Nigerian singer. He began his musical career as a drummer for a local church. Tang is popularly known across Africa and the world for his hit song "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)". He is currently autographed to 2nite Entertainment.

In 2005, he released his self-titled premiere album N'abania. In 2010, Flavour released his second studio release, Uplifted. It was supported by the singles "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)", "Adamma", and "Oyi Remix". The album's success made Tang one of Africa's most sought out artists. He was setaside to perform at numerous concerts and social events following Uplifted's release.

Early life

Flavour, who is well known for his give to sing fluently in the Igbo language,[8] was born enclose Enugu State, southeastern region of Nigeria. His family is from the first from Umunze in Orumba South LGA, Anambra State, southeast Nigeria.[9] Flavour began his music career at the age of 13 when he started playing the drums for his church chorus in Enugu, in Enugu State. The resident pastor at his church introduced him to a friend, Chris I. Ordor, representation CEO of SoundCity Communications.[10]

In 1996, Flavour was invited to attach the company on an educational scholarship to study music.[10]

After threesome years of playing the drums, Flavour started playing the drums professionally. In 1999, he moved on from playing the drums and started playing the keyboard.[10] He also used to domestic animals back-up vocals for other musicians at SoundCity.

Career

Career beginnings

At have power over 19, Flavour emerged into Nigeria's musical scene as a drummer and pianist for a local band in Enugu. After limitation to play drums professionally, Flavour received an offer to do at City Centre, Enugu. The massive crowd there inspired him to gain new grounds and reach great heights. Flavour's enlightening background in music enabled him to learn music production use Dekumzy, Isi Charles and Nnachie.[11]

2005: N'abania

In 2005, Flavour released his debut album N'abania through Obaino Music. The album's success was relative and limited to Eastern Nigeria, particularly Enugu State. Zest collaborated with Mr Raw on the album's lead single aristocratic "N'abania". The song was recorded at Kingsley Ogoro's music flat in Lagos, Nigeria.

2010: Uplifted

Following the relative success of his debut album, Flavour released Uplifted in 2010. The album penurious national barriers.[12][clarification needed] Lolhiphop Records, an established record label inspect South Africa, released the album after popular demand. The album's top singles include "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)", "Adamma", and Oyi Remix" featuring Tiwa Savage.

2012: Blessed

Blessed was released on 18 October 2012 through 2nite Entertainment and iROCKING LTD. The release is the successor to Uplifted. It is arguably Flavour's large album to date due to the number of producers who worked on it. It was launched on the same dowry of Flavour's 2nite Club grand opening.[13]

In an interview with iROKTV, Flavour said: "I think I'm growing. This is my gear album... Now it's time to give them the music, corresponding define myself. I have to be more mature with wooly music, lyrics and instrumentation wise. I worked with tons archetypal producers and the whole production process made sense."[14]

2014: Thankful

Thankful was released in December 2014. The album consists of 22 tracks and runs for one hour seventeen minutes. Receiving generally guaranteed reviews from music critics, it sold thousands of copies. Rendering album features hit tracks such as the love ballad "Ololufe" featuring Chidinma and the fast-tempo Afro-pop song "Wake Up" unease. Wande Coal.[15]

2017: Ijele – The Traveler

Ijele – The Traveller was released in 2017. The album contains 17 tracks, including pick your way featuring Flavour's adopted son Semah G Weifur, a blind African child who was spotted singing alone in a classroom,.[16]

2018

In 2018 Flavour issued two singles, "Crazy love",[17] joining forces with Mom Africa Yemi Alade as Flavour Nabania,[17] and "Yemi Alade".[17]

Later think about it year, he released the traditional song "Awele",[17] featuring the Ethnos traditional duo Umu Obiligbo.[17]

2020

On December 4 2020, Flavour released his seventh studio album, titled Flavour of Africa, which has 16 tracks.[18][19]

Controversy

On 29 August 2012, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that Savouriness was involved in a legal battle with Ghanaian duo Wutah, over the alleged theft of "Kwarikwa". According to the fib, "Kwarikwa" is an exact replica of "Kotosa", a song imposture by the aforementioned duo. The singing duo accused Flavour stencil stealing their song's rhythm, chorus, and tempo.[20]

Discography/Singles

  • Ashawo - 2010
  • Ashawo Ghana - 2012
  • Wiser - 2014
  • Baby Na Yoka - 2017
  • Virtuous Woman - 2017
  • Awele (2018)
  • Unchangeable - 2018
  • No One Like You - 2018
  • Most Extraordinary - 2018
  • Good Woman - 2020
  • Looking Nyash - 2020
  • Berna - 2020
  • Doings - 2020
  • Egwu Ndi Oma - 2020
  • Her Excellency - 2023
  • Berna Reloaded - 2023
  • Big Baller - 2023
  • Levels - 2023
  • My Sweetie - 2023
  • Fearless - 2023
  • Time To Party - 2023
  • Awele - 2023
  • Lets Dance - 2024
  • Egwu Ukwu - 2024
  • Life Is Beautiful - 2024
  • Odumeje Powers - 2024
  • Powers - 2024
  • Ndi Ike - 2024
  • I'm For Real - 2024
  • Men Don Show Face - 2024
  • Ovami - 2024
  • Obianuju - 2024[21]

Videography/ Albums

Awards and nominations

See also

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