Chinko ekun ybnl biography of michael
Chinko Ekun
Nigerian rapper and songwriter
Chinko Ekun | |
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Born | Oladipo Olamide Emmanuel () 13 September (age31) Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria |
Almamater | Obafemi Awolowo University |
Occupations | |
Musical career | |
Genres | Hip hop |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | present |
Labels | TIGER MUSIC LTD |
Musical artist |
Oladipo Olamide Emmanuel (born 13 September ), known professionally as Chinko Ekun, is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter.[1] He is a graduate of Law from the Obafemi Awolowo University.
Early life
Chinko Ekun was born in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, into a family of three, where he is the second child.[2] He is a native of Ikare, Ondo State, Nigeria.[3]
Education
Chinko Ekun attended Blessing Nursery and Primary School, Oshodi, Lagos State and Remade Nursery and Primary School, Igando, Lagos State.
He attended Baptist Model High School, Ijegun, Lagos State for his secondary education.[2] He graduated with a degree in law from Obafemi Awolowo University.[4] He did his National Youth Service Corps in Lagos State.[5]
Career
– Career beginnings
At the age of 7, Chinko Ekun started developing passion for music.
During his first year in the university, he picked interest in commercial and rap music.[6] Chinko Ekun officially started his musical career in , posting videos of his freestyles on Instagram.
Biography of michael jackson Chinko Ekun joined YBNL Nation, Olamide’s group, in On February 25, , he made available his first official songs, “ Alejo Oran ” and “ Emi Na Re,” via YBNL Nation. Only a year later, he and labelmates Adekunle Gold and Viktoh left the record company after their contracts ended.In , he released "Ekun" as his first official track. In , Chinko Ekun featured in Olamide's Street OT music album, on tracks " To Million", "Bang" and "Usain Bolt".[7] He appeared on Olamide Live In Concert (OLIC) , where he did freestyle performance.[8] Chinko Ekun sings in English, Pidgin and Yoruba, focusing solely on hip hop music.
One interesting thing about the biography of Chinko Ekun is his name. It is important to note that his name "Chinko Ekun" was coined from two words "Chinko" and "Ekun". "Chinko", because he was told that he looked like a Chinese during his time in the university and "Ekun", because it is his first official track.[9]
–present: YBNL Nation and Dek-Niyor Entertainment
In , Chinko Ekun joined Olamide's YBNL Nation.[10] He released his first official singles titled "Alejo Oran" and "Emi Na Re" through YBNL Nation on 25 February [11] Barely a year later, he exited the record label after his contract expired, alongside fellow label mates Adekunle Gold and Viktoh.[12] In , he joined Dek-Niyor Entertainment, a Dubai based record label.[13]
On 13 September , he released a song titled "Able God" featuring Zlatan and Lil Kesh.[14] The song earned him his first Headies award as "Best Street Hop Artiste" at The Headies [15] The song received the nomination of "Popular Song of the Year" at the City People Music Awards.[16] It won "Street Song of the Year" at the City People Music Awards.[17]
Personal life
Chinko Ekun is single and revealed he is not ready for marriage yet.[18]
Discography
Title | Year |
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"Ekun" | |
"Emi na re" | |
"Alejo Oran" | |
"Jen le yo" | |
"Binu" | |
"Bless Me" | |
"Flenjo" | |
"Wa Lo Da" | |
"Gbefun" | |
"Shake It" | |
"Shayo" | |
"Eruku de" | |
"Yaso" | |
"Bodija" | |
"Switch It Up" | |
"Able God" ft.
(Zlatan Ibile and Lil Kesh) | |
"Calling" ft. (Johnny Drille) | |
"Semena" ft. (Peruzzi) | |
"Mafo" | |
"Party Animal" | |
"Doings" ft. (Zlatan Ibile) | |
"Jafafa" ft.
(MohBad) | |
"Gazor Lo" ft (SIJ)[19] |
Awards and nominations
References
- ^Aderemi, Adewojumi (3 September ). "Chinko Ekun Looks To Claim The 'Best Rapper' Title On New Freestyle, 'Stewpid'".
Archived from the original on 4 September Retrieved 7 January
- ^ ab"Claim of a rift between Olamide and me hilarious — Rapper, Chinko Ekuns". Punch Newspapers. 30 December Retrieved 7 January
- ^"Fully Updated: Chinko Ekun Biography and Net Worth".
2 September Retrieved 7 January
- ^Olawale, Johnson. "Chinko Ekun Biography". Retrieved 7 January
- ^"Chinko Ekun Celebrates Completion Of NYSC Program, Shares Pictures Of Certificate". tooXclusive.Chinko ekun ybnl biography of michael In , Chinko Ekun joined Olamide's YBNL Nation. [10] He released his first official singles titled "Alejo Oran" and "Emi Na Re" through YBNL Nation on 25 February [11] Barely a year later, he exited the record label after his contract expired, alongside fellow label mates Adekunle Gold and Viktoh. [12].
31 October Retrieved 7 January
- ^Olayanju, Kabir Oluwafemi (6 July ). "Chinko Ekun Biography: Net Worth, Songs, Age, House, and Cars". Retrieved 7 January [permanent dead link]
- ^"Come , Chinko Ekun will Lead YBNL to Fame, Money and Power".
23 November Archived from the original on 2 March Retrieved 7 January
- ^"Olamide Live In Concert #OLIC, Records Huge Success, Ranks The Biggest Concert In Nigeria". Naijaloaded. 29 December Retrieved 7 January
- ^Nwanne, Tomy (31 October ). "Rapper Chinko Ekun Completes NYSC". In , he joined YBNL Nation, where he showcased his talent through singles like "Alejo Oran" and "Emi Na Re." However, after his contract expired in , he made a move to Dek-Niyor Entertainment in , a record label based in Dubai.
Retrieved 7 January
- ^Usaini, Nebianet. "YBNL Signs Two New Acts". SilverbirdTV. Retrieved 7 January [permanent dead link]
- ^Ayomide, Tayo (25 February ). "New Music Chinko Ekun - 'Alejo oran', 'Emi na re'". Pulse NG. Retrieved 7 January
- ^Delano, Temitope (29 December ).
"Adekunle Gold, Chinko Ekun And Viktoh Exit YBNL". tooXclusive. Retrieved 7 January
- ^Afolabi, Toju. "Chinko Ekun Left Olamide's YBNL For Fresh International Lucrative Record Deal". Retrieved 7 January
- ^"Chinko Ekun "Able God" f. Lil Kesh & Zlatan". tooXclusive.
Item 1 of 1: Chinko was born on 13th September His debut singles under YBNL record was “ALEJO ORAN” and “EMI NA RE”. Chinko Ekun is a full lagos boy born and raised up in Ikotun, Lagos state but he hail from Ikare Ikoko local govt. area in Ondo state.
13 September Archived from the original on 13 December Retrieved 7 January
- ^"Headies Chinko Ekun Wins the best street-hop artiste of the year". The Nation Newspapers. 19 October Retrieved 7 January
- ^ ab"#CityPeopleMusicAwards: Nominees List Out".
City People Magazine. 25 October Retrieved 7 January
- ^ ab"Winners Emerge City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. 5 November Retrieved 7 January
- ^"Chinko Ekun: I am not ready for marriage". Retrieved 7 January
- ^"LISTEN NOW:- SIJ - "Life And Prosperity" Full EP Is Out".
Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. 2 July Retrieved 24 July
- ^"Soundcity MVP Awards: Naira Marley, Davido, Wizkid, Teni make nominees list". BBC News Pidgin. In , Chinko Ekun joined Olamide's YBNL Nation. [10] He released his first official singles titled "Alejo Oran" and "Emi Na Re" through YBNL Nation on 25 February [11] Barely a year later, he exited the record label after his contract expired, alongside fellow label mates Adekunle Gold and Viktoh. [12].
28 December Retrieved 7 January
- ^"Full list of winners at Headies ". The Nation Newspapers. 21 October Retrieved 7 January