Duncan Wene Mighty Okechukwu (born 28 October 1983),[1] merely often calledDuncan Mighty, is a Nigerian musician, singer, and music producer from Obio-Akpor, Rivers State.[2] Though his musical fashion demonstrates a excessive-degree of style versatility, it’s also closely influenced by the sounds and tradition of his individuals as most of his songs are sung in his native Ikwerretongue.[3]

Wene Mighty launched his debut full-size album Koliwater in 2008, which was a industrial success. The 22-track album yielded standard songs akin to “Ijeoma”, “Scatter My Dada”, “Ako Na Uche” and drew the eye of many music lovers throughout the nation. His second studio album, Ahamefuna (Legacy), was launched in 2010 with a lesser variety of 15 tracks than its predecessor. The album was additionally very properly obtained by followers and musicaficionados.[3] Tracks like “Obianuju” and “Port Harcourt son” introduced him worldwide fame and large fan following.[4]He obtained three nominations on the sixth Annual NEA Awards in 2011 and received the “Indigenous Artist of the Year”.[5]

In September 2012, Wene Mighty launchedFootprints, an 18-track album with visitor appearances from Timaya, Shaggy, Otuu Sax, Sandaz Black and Wande Coal.[6] He has been honoured by the UN as a peace ambassador.[7]

From his youth, Duncan Wene Mighty started as an instrumentalist; he performed drums in church and was the choir director. His curiosity in music grew with time and finally led him to the college, the place he studied Audio engineering. During his Youth Service, he served as a sound teacher forBenson and Hedges. He additionally labored at Dolphin Studios whereas on IT at Muson Centre in Lagos. At this time, Wene Mighty was sure about his singing potential, though his important focus was strongly on music manufacturing. He would later start recording and finally combining each expertise.[2]

In 2006, he returned to Port Harcourt the place he first rendered his providers to document corporations D Large Records and 360 Records, earlier than partnering with superstar jeweller Chris Aire to type AireMighty Records. His father Mr. Okechukwu handed on to the Afterlife in 2007. The following 12 months, Wene Mighty launched his first studio album, Koliwater, which helped set up him as a homegrown hitmaker within the music business.[2] The album comprises twenty two songs together with “Ijeoma”, “Scatter My Dada”, “Dance For Me” and “Ako Na Uche”. After substantial success with the album, Wene Mighty started work on his subsequent albumAhamefuna (Legacy) and by second quarter 2010, it was launched into the native document shops in Nigeria. This album was produced solely by Wene Mighty himself with no visitor appearances or featured artists. It was preceded by the lead single “I Don’t Give A Shot”.[3] Wene Mighty additionally snared a number one three nominations for the 2011 NEA Awards and received within the class of the “Indigenous Artist of the Year”.[5] Footprints was launched in September 2012. The album options collaborations with Timaya,Shaggy, Otuu Sax, Sandaz Black andWande Coal.[6] Wene Mighty was honoured alongside fellow South South artists M-Trill, Timaya, Becky Enyioma and Sodi Cookey on the 4th annual Odudu Music Awards.[8]

In 2014, Wene Mighty launched his fourth studio album Grace & Talent via his personal imprint Young Wealth Records. The album included contributions from Phyno,Young Stunna, Tick Lips, J Flex and extra.[9]

On 25 July 2015, Duncan Mighty received married to his fiancée Vivien, the occasion was by invitation solely the place well-known gospel artist Sammie Okposo carried out as a visitor artist.[10]

List of awards and nominations obtained by Duncan Mighty