Selebobo
| Selebobo | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Udoka Chigozie Oku |
| Also known as | Bobo of Africa |
| Born |
July 29, 1991 Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Anambra, Nigeria |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer, dancer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels |
Current
Former
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| Associated acts | |
| Notable instruments | |
| Keyboard | |
Udoka Chigozie Oku (born July 29, 1991 in Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria), popularly known by his stage name Selebobo or Bobo of Africa, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and creative producer.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and beginnings
Born Udoka Chigozie Oku in Enugu State, Nigeria, Selebobo is a descent of Anambra State born into a Christian, musical & artistic family in the early nineties. He is the seventh of twelve children Selebobo hails from Ukpo, Oranto Village, Dunukofia L.G.A. of Anambra State. His talent was nurtured by his father, Mr. Goddy Oku, a known guitarist and musician of the 70's. He started ‘recording’ at the age of 7 in his dad's studio and by the time he was 12, he had started producing with his little keyboard.[5] He is the younger brother of Film DIrector Okechukwu Oku.[5]
Career
Although Selebobo counts his career from the re-release of the song, Yoyo,[6] he has done songs like “Lose Control”, “Odeshi” featuring Flavour, “No Letting Go” featuring Uganda’s Keko (rapper), “Kulenje” featuring Stormrex prior to joing TripleMG.[7] He signed with TripleMG in 2014.[7] Since then he has released singles like "Selfie" and "Tonyor" featuring Mr P of P-Square. He also has notable production credits to his name like Johnny (Yemi Alade song),"Nagode" and "Tangerine" by Yemi Alade, "Ada Ada", "Mmege by Flavour N'abania, "Mr Oreo" by Iyanya, "Where" by Tekno, "Iyeri by Bracket.[8]
Discography
Singles
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| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2012 | "Feeling This Rapper" (2 Shotz ft Selebobo) | |
| 2014 | "Say Yeah" (Triple MG featuring Iyanya, Emma Nyra, Tekno, Selebobo & Baci) | "The Evolution (Made Men Music Group album) |
| "Poco A Poco" (featuring Iyanya and Selebobo) | ||
| "Asampete" (featuring Selebobo) | ||
| "Selfie" (featuring Selebobo) | ||
| "Zamina" (featuring Selebobo and Emma Nyra) | ||
| "Oga Thomas" (Papa (Miss P featuring Selebobo) | Non-album single | |
| "Tangerine" (Yemi Alade featuring Selebobo) | King of Queens (album) | |
| "Boniface" (Dumex featuring Tekno & Selebobo) | Non-album single | |
| "Chale" (Onome featuring Selebobo) | ||
| "Mr Oreo" (Iyanya featuring Selebobo) | ||
| "Jealousy" (Mandydollz featuring Selebobo) | ||
| 2015 | "Maria" (Tekno featuring Selebobo) | |
| "Papilo" (Beverly featuring Selebobo) | ||
| "Yudala" (Triple MG featuring Iyanya, Tekno, Selebobo, Baci & Mystro) | ||
| "Na Gode" (Yemi Alade featuring Selebobo) | Mama Africa (Yemi Alade album) | |
| "Nyaga" (Mr. J Apasha featuring Selebobo) | Non-album single | |
| "No Yawa" (Kamali featuring Selebobo) | ||
| "Mademoiselle" (Dipp featuring Selebobo) | ||
| "Onye" (T-Obay featuring Selebobo) | ||
| "One Kpa" (Lucky Boy featuring Selebobo) | ||
| 2016 | "Mmege" (Flavour N'abania featuring Selebobo) | |
| "Mama Oyoyo" (Yemi Alade featuring Iyanya, Olamide, Tekno & Selebobo) | ||
| "Ezi Nne" (Tmol featuring Selebobo) | ||
| "Wait and Take" (Kenny D featuring Selebobo) | ||
| "Tondra" (JB featuring Selebobo) |
See also
References
- ↑ Magazine, TIN (25 November 2015). "I Singer and Producer Selebobo full biography, Life and news". T.I.N Magazine. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
- ↑ Fayemi, Daniel (17 April 2014). "I started recording songs in primary school' –Selebobo". Encomium. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
- ↑ Badmus, Kayode (29 July 2015). "Johnny producer, Selebobo's a year older". Thenetng. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
- ↑ Ngomba, Joan (29 July 2015). "Selebobo, ID Cabasa add another year". Pulse. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
- 1 2 Os, Sherif (10 March 2016). "Selebobo biography and Latest Music". Naija Quest. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
- ↑ Tyler, Mr (16 January 2014). "VIDEO: Selebobo – Yoyo (Original Version)". Tooxclusive. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
- 1 2 O, Ovie (26 March 2014). "Iyanya's Made Men Music Group Officially Signs Selebobo". Notjustok. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
- ↑ Ne, Haliwud (27 March 2014). "Iyanya's MMMG Officially Signs Fast-Rising Producer, Selebobo". Informationng. Retrieved 15 August 2016.