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Chidinma
Chidinma Ekile (born 2 May 1991), popularly recognized by her stage identifyChidinma, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, recording artist and stage performer. In 2010, she rose to stardom after successful the third season of MTN Project Fame West Africa.[4] Following the discharge of the music video for her “Emi Ni Baller” single, she grew to become the primary feminine musician to peak at number one on the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 chart.[5] In 2011, she launched her first solo single “Jankoliko” that includes Sound Sultan.[6] Chidinma, her self-titled debut studio album, was launched by way of the music platform Spinlet. It was supported by the singles “Jankoliko”, “Carry You Go”, “Kedike” and “Run Dia Mouth”. The album options guest appearances from Sound Sultan, Tha Suspect, Olamide and Muna.[7]In 2012, Chidinma received the Best Female West African Act class on the 2012 Kora Awards; she carried out “Kedike” on the ceremony.[8]
Early life, academic pursuits, and public picture
Music profession
2011–2012:Chidinma[18] The album was scheduled for launch within the fourth quarter of 2011. Chidinma spoke briefly on her album and mentioned that she put an entire lot of power into the album.[6] Chidinma labored with completely different producers for her first studio challenge, together with Cobhams Asuquo, Tee Y Mix, WazBeat and Oscar Heman Ackah.[19] On 22 February 2011, she launched the singles “Jankoliko”, that includes Sound Sultan, and “Carry You Go”. Both songs have been written and produced by Oscar Heman Ackah.[18] In an interview posted on the Weekly Trustweb site, Chidinma mentioned she’s glad concerning the optimistic response she acquired after releasing the tune, and is working exhausting to enhance her craft.[6] The music video for “Jankoliko”, directed by Clarence Peters, was launched on 4 June 2011; it ran for Three minutes and 33 seconds.[20] On 11 October 2011, Chidinma launched “Kedike” because the album’s third single. The tune interprets to “Heartbeat” and was produced by Cobhams Asuquo. The music video for “Kedike” was launched on 24 January 2012; it was directed by Clarence Peters. Dammy Krane, a recording artist signed to Tuface‘sHypertek Digital, performed Chidinma’s love curiosity within the music video.[21] In an interview with Entertainment Rave, Chidinma mentioned that “Kedike” is a tune that depicts love. She and her producers invented the phrase “Kedike”.[22] On 11 October 2011, she additionally launched the album’s fourth single “Run Dia Mouth”.[23]
2013–current:Upcoming album
Chidinma started recording her upcoming album within the fourth quarter of 2012. On 14 September 2012, she launched the album’s lead single “Emi Ni Baller” that includes her fellow labelmates Tha Suspect and Illbliss. The tune was produced by Legendury Beatz.[24] It peaked at quantity 7 onVanguard‘s “Top 10 songs that made 2013” record.[25] On 22 February 2013, Chidinma and her document label launched the remix of “Emi Ni Baller” that includes Wizkid. The tune was additionally produced by Legendury Beatz.[26] On 12 June 2013, CAPital Dreams Pictures launched the music video for “Emi Ni Baller”. It was shot and directed within the U.Okay by Clarence Peters.[27] On 10 June 2013, Chidinma launched “Bless My Hustle” (that includes Phyno), “Kite” and “Jolly”, three singles off the upcoming album. “Bless My Hustle” was produced by Tha Suspect, and “Kite” was produced by Del B. “Jolly” was produced by Wizboy.[28]
On 14 September 2013, Chidinma launched “Oh Baby”, and on 29 January 2014, she launched “Oh Baby (You & I)” that includesFlavour N’abania. Both songs have been produced by Young D.[29] On 2 May 2014, the identical day as her birthday, Chidinma launched the music video for “Oh Baby (You & I)” which was directed by Clarence Peters. The video stars Ngozi Nwosu andOC Ukeje.[30]
