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|Ijo (Laba Laba)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nigerian singer Crayon alleges corrupt officials 'killed' his Manchester United dream {{!}} Goal.com |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/nigerian-singer-crayon-alleges-corrupt-officials-killed-his-manchester-united-dream/blt9da41c65a74b46ce |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=www.goal.com}}</ref> |
|Ijo (Laba Laba)<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nigerian singer Crayon alleges corrupt officials 'killed' his Manchester United dream {{!}} Goal.com |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/nigerian-singer-crayon-alleges-corrupt-officials-killed-his-manchester-united-dream/blt9da41c65a74b46ce |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=www.goal.com}}</ref> |
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|Overloading (Overdose) <small>(Mavins, Crayon & [[Ayra Starr]] feat. [[Ladipoe]], [[Magixx (singer)|Magixx]] & Boy Spyce)</small><ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2022-05-14 |title=Mavin Records Puts Out Romantic Number titled “Overdose” featuring Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/05/mavin-records-overdose/ |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref> |
|Overloading (Overdose) <small>(Mavins, Crayon & [[Ayra Starr]] feat. [[Ladipoe]], [[Magixx (singer)|Magixx]] & Boy Spyce)</small><ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2022-05-14 |title=Mavin Records Puts Out Romantic Number titled “Overdose” featuring Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/05/mavin-records-overdose/ |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Crayon | |
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| Birth name | Charles Chibueze Chukwu |
| Born | 8 July 2000 Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Origin | Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2019-present |
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Charles Chibueze Chukwu (born 8 July 2000), known professionally as Crayon, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2019, he was signed to Blowtime Entertainment, an imprint of Mavin Records.[1]
Early life
Crayon was born in Orile Iganmu, a community in Surulere, a suburb in Lagos State. He hails from Ebonyi State. At age 7, he moved to Ojo, Lagos where he grew up in a family of four.[2] For his secondary education, he attended Treasure Court College, in Ojo.[3]
Career
In May 2019, Crayon was signed to Blowtime Entertainment, an imprint of Mavin Records.[4] On 12 July 2019, he released his debut EP "Cray Cray".[5]
On 19 March 2021, Crayon released a single "Jackpot" featuring Bella Shmurda, off his second EP "Twelve A.M" released on 26 March 2021.[6] Crayon released the single "Ijo (Laba Laba)" on 6 July 2022, it peaked at number 5 on the Turntable Top 100 chart.[7][8]
Discography
EPs
| Title | EP details |
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| Cray Cray |
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| Twelve A.M[9] |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2020 | "Kpano" | Non-album single |
| "Shima" | ||
| "Mo Bad" | ||
| "On Code" (with London) | ||
| "Sometime"[10] | ||
| "Do Me" | ||
| 2021 | "Jackpot" (feat. Bella Shmurda)[11] | Twelve A.M |
| "Excuse me (Rock You)" (feat. Toby Shang) | Non-album single | |
| 2022 | Ijo (Laba Laba)[11][12] | |
| Overloading (Overdose) (Mavins, Crayon & Ayra Starr feat. Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce)[13] |
As featured artist
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2019 | "Based on Kpa" (Ladipoe feat. Crayon) | Know You |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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| 2019 | The Headies | Rookie of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [14] |
References
- ^ "Mavin subsidiary, blowtime entertainment unveils new artiste, Crayon". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (9 March 2020). "Crayon: From four UTME attempts and depression to MAVIN [Pulse Interview]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ Aromolaran, Michael (14 July 2022). "Crayon Discusses His New Single 'Ijo (laba laba)', Overdose, and His Time in the Music Industry". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "I Sat For JAMB Five Times, Afrobeat Star Crayon | Dailytrust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ Peter, Dennis Ade (12 July 2019). "Watch Crayon's Debut Solo Music Video For "So Fine"". The NATIVE. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (26 March 2021). "Crayon evolves, excels and shines on his sophomore EP, 'Twelve AM' [Pulse EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ Esomnofu, Emmanuel (27 July 2022). "TurnTable Top 100: Fireboy DML & Crayon Dominate This Week's Charts". The NATIVE. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Fireboy DML & Asake's "Bandana" Spends a Fifth Week as the No. 1 Song in Nigeria, Tiwa Savage & Zinoleesky Debuts at No. 8 with "Jaiye Foreign" on the Nigeria Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (26 March 2021). "Rema, Ayra Starr, Bella Shmurda feature on Crayon's new EP, 'Twelve AM'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (1 August 2020). "Crayon releases new single, 'Sometime'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Interview: Crayon's Time Is Now - OkayAfrica". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Nigerian singer Crayon alleges corrupt officials 'killed' his Manchester United dream | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (14 May 2022). "Mavin Records Puts Out Romantic Number titled "Overdose" featuring Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce". BellaNaija. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Headies 2019 Nominees List: Davido, Wizkid And Burna Boy Vie For Top Awards". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 1 October 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2022.