Draft:Xbusta
Xbusta | |
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| Birth name | Okafor Golden Chinedu |
| Born | 24 February 1994 Lagos |
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| Years active | 2013–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
Concerts
- Xbusta Live in Concert (2023)[4]
Co-headlining
- Tiger Street Food Festival (2021)
Supporting
- Felabration (2016)[5]
- Attention To Detail Album Tour (2017)[6]
References
- ^ Alonge, Osagie (27 June 2013). "M.I discovers new rapper in Owerri". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ Omigie, Abiodun (31 July 2013). "PHOTOS: Dr. SID endorses Star Music Trek Discovery X Busta". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ Paul, Obasi C. "Video: Xbusta Drops Shomo". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ Awoyinfa, Babajide (11 November 2023). "'Xbusta Live in Concert'll be unforgettable experience'". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ Showemimo, Adedayo (12 October 2016). "Here's the full artiste line up for Felabration 2016". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ "KCEE's 'Attention to Detail' Album Tour Special". Soundcity. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2024.