Ego (singer)
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Nwakaego Ihenacho Ogbaro,[1] known professionally as Ego, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born in Imo State, she is best known as a vocalist for Lagbaja's band Africano.[2] Ego has recorded hit songs such as "Konko Below", "Nothing for You" and "Never Far Away".[3] She frequently went on world tour with Lagbaja. Ego left Africano to pursue a solo career in 2007. She later formed a band called Indigo. Since leaving Lagbaja's band, she has collaborated with artistes like Sunny Nneji, Djinee, Tosin Martins, Ayanbirin and Blaise, among others.[4] She has also performed with Weird MC, Aṣa, Cobhams Asuquo and Yinka Davies. She released "I Believe", the lead single from her debut studio album. She was signed as a Globacom ambassador in 2008.
Education
Ego attended Central Primary School and the prestigious Ikeja High School, GRA in Lagos. Ego was a top student at Ikeja High School. She graduated from high school in 1991.[5]
Awards
Ego has received numerous awards from different organisations amongst which are:
- Kim Lawani's Most Promising Female Act of the Year at the Fame Music Awards in 1998
- The Best Vocal Performance (Female) at the Hip Hop World Awards in 2006
See also
References
- ^ "WHY I LEFT LAGBAJA –". Nollywoodgists.com. 2007-03-30. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
- ^ https://ng.opera.news/ng/en/entertainment/e5cf452d77e079220513df912ff648cd
- ^ https://www.dyesek.com/artist/Ego/Mzg0NQ==
- ^ https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/16303/ego-ihenacho-ogbaro
- ^ https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/16303/ego-ihenacho-ogbaro
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