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Phyno

Nigerian rapper and singer (born )

Phyno

Phyno performing in December

Birth nameChibuzor Nelson Azubuike[1]
Also known asObiago
Born () 9 October (age&#;38)
Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria[2]
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active–present
Labels

Musical artist

Chibuzo Nelson Azubuike Ezege (listenⓘ; born 9 October ), who is known professionally as Phyno, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer.[3][4] Phyno was born and raised in Enugu State but is a native of Anambra State.

He started his music career as a producer in and primarily raps in Igbo. His debut studio album No Guts No Glory, which was released in March , yielded the singles "Ghost Mode", "Man of the Year", "Parcel" and "O Set".[5]

Life and music career

A native of Anambra State, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike was born and raised in Enugu State.

His stage moniker came from the word phenomenal, which one of his friends from secondary school gave him. Phyno developed an interest in music production during his secondary school days. He initially wanted to become a pilot, but was told that he could be a doctor. He learned to play the drums and piano throughout secondary school and created his own rendition of every recording he heard.

He studied public administration at the Institute of Management and Technology in Enugu, and started profiting from music during his second year there.

30 40 phyno biography While in their second year, Phyno utilized the little skills he had to make some money. Premium Times Nigeria. The Nigerian Tribune. Archived from the original on 15 February

Phyno told Ifeoma Onoye that Mr Raw is one of the few people he looks up to.[6][7] He started rapping in and relocated to Lagos to further his music career.[8]

Phyno started recording his debut studio album, No Guts No Glory, in [2] The album features guest appearances from Stormrex, Omawumi, Olamide, Efa, P-Square, Timaya, Flavour N'abania, Mr Raw, M.I, Ice Prince and Runtown.

It was primarily recorded in Igbo and Nigerian Pidgin. The Olamide-assisted track "Ghost Mode" was released on 25 September , as the album's lead single.[9] The song won Best Collabo at both The Headies and Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[10] On 7 December , Phyno released the music video for "Ghost Mode", which was filmed in Lagos by Clarence Peters.[11] Sputnet Records released the album's second single, "Man of the Year (Obago)", on 23 March [12] The song won Best Rap Single at the Headies Awards.[13]

In June , Phyno performed for 25 minutes in Owerri as part of the Star Music Trek tour.[14] As a supporting act on the Hennessy Artistry Club Tour, he toured with D'banj, Burna Boy, Chidinma, Vector, Pucado, Seyi Shay, Show Dem Camp, Kay Switch and Sean Tizzle.[15] The music video for "Man of the Year (Obago)" was uploaded to YouTube on 20 August It was also directed by Clarence Peters in Abakpa Nike and features a cameo appearance from Illbliss.

In September , the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation banned the music video from being broadcast.[16] The album's third single "Parcel", originally titled "Parcel (a Big Nwa)", was released on 11 October The music video for "Parcel" was recorder by Peters and released on 19 February

"O Set" was released as the album's fourth single on 4 March The song was produced by WizzyPro and features vocals by P-Square.[17] The song's music video was directed by Jude Engees Okoye.[18] On 22 May , Phyno released the music video for "Alobam", which was directed by Clarence Peters.

"Alobam" was produced by Major Bangz and is an Igbo slang for "My Guy".[19] On 2 September , Phyno released the video for his "Authe (Authentic)" song with Flavour.[20] On 7 October , he released the Major Bangz-produced track "Yayo", which debuted at number 8 on the Pulse Music Video chart.[21][22] Phyno performed at the edition of the Star Music Trek tour in Nsukka, Enugu State.[23][24] The Peters-directed music video for "Yayo" premiered on 5 January [25] Opeoluwani Akintayo of The Daily Times of Nigeria gave the video an overall rating of 8 of 10, commending its use of props.[26]

Phyno's collaborative album with Olamide, titled 2 Kings, was released on 1 April Both rappers announced plans for the album's release on social media.[27] Phyno announced plans to release his third studio album, Deal With It, in March Supported by the singles "Agu" and "The Bag", the album features guest appearances from Olamide, Falz, Davido, Don Jazzy, Zoro, Runtown and Teni.[28] In July , Phyno released the single "Bia".[29]

Artistry

Phyno told the Nigerian Tribune he raps in Igbo because he respects his culture and loves being himself.

Although he primarily raps in Igbo, he incorporates a bit of Nigerian Pidgin and English into his music. Phyno believes the elements of music make it borderless.[30]

Discography

Studio albums

Collaborative albums

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
Lionheartas Obiora Movie

Awards and nominations

MTV Africa Music Awards

Channel O Music Video Awards

City People Entertainment Awards

Nigeria Entertainment Awards

African Muzik Magazine Awards

Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA)

The Headies

NET Honours

Year Nominee/work Award Result Ref
Himself Most Searched Musician (male) Nominated [44]
"HighWay" (DJ Kaywise featuring Phyno)Most played alternative song Nominated

See also

References

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