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==Music career==
==Music career==
===1994–2016: Early life and career beginnings===


==Concerts==
==Concerts==

Revision as of 14:22, 19 June 2024

Xbusta
Birth nameOkafor Golden Chinedu
Born (1994-02-24) 24 February 1994 (age 30)
Lagos
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2013–present

Okafor Golden Chinedu (born 24 February 1994), known professionally as Xbusta is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter, who was first discovered by M.I Abaga in 2013 at the Star Trek Music concert in Owerri.[1] A month after the concert, Xbusta was endorsed by Dr SID, at a show in Abeokuta, where he freestyled alongside other rappers.[2] In 2016, he reconnects with Kcee, who secured him a recording contract with E-Money's label Five Star Music, shortly after his contract ended with his former label Valencia Records.[3]

He rose to prominence in 2022, after the release of "Big Body Benz" with Lynox which became viral on Tiktok in Nigeria.

Music career

1994–2016: Early life and career beginnings

Concerts

  • Xbusta Live in Concert (2023)[4]

Co-headlining

Supporting

  • Attention To Detail Album Tour (2017)[6]

References

  1. ^ Alonge, Osagie (27 June 2013). "M.I discovers new rapper in Owerri". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  2. ^ Omigie, Abiodun (31 July 2013). "PHOTOS: Dr. SID endorses Star Music Trek Discovery X Busta". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  3. ^ Paul, Obasi C. "Video: Xbusta Drops Shomo". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  4. ^ Awoyinfa, Babajide (11 November 2023). "'Xbusta Live in Concert'll be unforgettable experience'". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  5. ^ Showemimo, Adedayo (12 October 2016). "Here's the full artiste line up for Felabration 2016". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  6. ^ "KCEE's 'Attention to Detail' Album Tour Special". Soundcity. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2024.