Let’s start with our cover boy Banky W. This
award winning R&B crooner was born Olubankole Wellington 32 years
ago in the US. He spent his childhood in Nigeria but returned to the US
to attend college. In 2008, Banky W, as he is popularly know, returned
to Nigeria to make his contributions to the Nigerian music industry, and
he has done just that! He created the Empire Mates Entertainment
(E.M.E) record label which has Wizkid and Skales signed to it. His
latest singles “Yes/No” and “Low Key” were released earlier this year
and are no doubt some of his best work yet.
Take a look at the rest below…
DJ XCLUSIVE
Rotimi
Alakija aka DJ Xclusive was born in the UK, but grew up in Nigeria and
attended the prestigious King’s College, Lagos. Though he returned to
the UK for his university education, he has since relocated to Nigeria
and is the resident DJ for Cool FM 96.9. He is also part of Banky W’s
E.M.E records and is the offical DJ for Wizkid.
LYNXX
It may
shock you that Lynxx “Mr Jollof Music” is not a model. He says he has no
passion for it. The tall model looking musician is a native of Asaba in
Delta State, Nigeria. He grew up in Lagos, attended higher education in
the UK but frequently visited Nigeria to learn the ropes of the music
industry. Born Chukie Edozie, Lynxx is an ambassador for Glo (short for
Globacom Ltd) as well as Pepsi. He is best known for his collaboration
with Wizkid in the song “Fine Lady”. He quite recently released a single
with another E.M.E label member – Banky W titled “African Bad Girl”.
PETER OKOYE
He is one
half of the insanely popular twin duo, P-Square; but most say that he is
Usher Raymond’s look alike. But don’t let that fool you however,
because this guy can definitely hold his own. Combine his good looks,
that banging six pack of abs and a smooth sounding voice, it’s no wonder
Peter Okoye makes his lady fans go ga-ga all over him! Peter and his
twin Paul, have released hit after hit and are still going. The video of
their most recent hit “Personally” was done as a tribute to their hero
Michael Jackson. The duo has performed alongside many international
artists such as Akon, Ginuwine, Sean Paul, Rick Ross, etc. They have won
a variety of awards and are managed by their brother Jude Okoye.
JIM IYKE
ALEX EKUBO
Model and
actor, Alex Ekubo made his entrance onto the entertainment scene as
a first runner up of the Mr Nigeria contest. He has since done a number
of Nollywood movies; his most recent work is a movie titled “Gold
Digging”. The 27 year old has a law degree from the University of
Calabar in Nigeria. Recently, he has made headlines with rumours
alleging that he and good friend and fellow actor, Uti Nwachukwu are
‘gay’. Alex squashed the rumours in a recent inteview.
BRYAN OKWARA
Bryan
Okwara won the Mr. Nigeria pageant in 2007. Since then, he has taken on a
number of Nollywood movie roles including a leading role in “I’ll Take
My Chances” with Ini Edo.
IYANYA
Best
known for his muscular physique and waist winding songs “Your Waist”
and “Kukere”, Iyanya Mbuk who hails from Calabar in Cross Rivers State,
Nigeria got his big break after winning the 2008 MTN Project Fame
competition. He recently made headlines after his breakup with Ghanian
actress Yvonne Nelson.
IKECHUKWU
Born to
Nigerian parents in Virginia, USA, Ikechukwu Onunaku returned to Nigeria
at a very young age. The rap artist released his debut album ‘Son of
the Soil’ which became a success on the Nigerian hip hop scene. He has
appeared on Nigerian Idol and sometimes teams up with good friend Naeto
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