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| Description: Chinedu Okoli (born 23 November 1983), better known by his stage name Flavour N'abania, or simply Flavour, is a prolific Nigerian recording artist, dancer, songwriter, and performer. Flavour, who is well known for his ability to sing fluently in the Igbo language, was born in Enugu State, Nigeria. His family is originally from Umunze in Orumba South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria. He began his music career at the age of 13 when he started playing the drums for his church choir in Enugu. After three years of playing the drums, Flavour started playing the drums professionally. In 1999, Flavour moved on from playing the drums and started playing the keyboard.[2] He also used to provide backing vocals for other musicians at SoundCity. Flavour is popularly known across Africa and the world for his massive club banger, "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)". He is currently signed to 2nite Entertainment Music Label. In 2005, Flavour collaborated with Mr. Raw and released his debut album's lead single titled "N'abania" through Obaino Music. The album's success was relative and limited to Eastern Nigeria, particularly, Enugu State. The song was recorded at Kingsley Ogoro's studio in Lagos. In 2010, Flavour released his second studio album, Uplifted. It was supported by the singles "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)", "Adamma", and "Oyi Remix" the latter features Tiwa Savage. The album's success made Flavour one of Africa's most sought out artists. Flavour was booked to perform at numerous concerts and social events following Uplifted's release. Flavour's third album, Blessed, was released on 18 October 2012 through 2nite Entertainment and iROCKING LTD. The album is the successor to Uplifted. It was launched on the same day of Flavour's 2nite Club grand opening. And in 2013, Ada Ada was released. A song every Nigerians will go begging for a replay at the ceremony. That same year with the single, Ada Ada, he won; Video of the Year, Best High Life Video, Best Indigenous Concept, and Best use of costumes at the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA). Flavour is the first son of a large family consisting of four siblings and seven step siblings. Flavour currently dwells in Lagos, Nigeria. Flavour's family wasn't very fond of his musical ambitions; they often dismissed it as a pipe dream. His mother in particular believed that his musical ambitions wouldn't amount to anything. |
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