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Nnamani Chimaobi John (born 11 April 2006), professionally known by his stage name Johnel also called Johnel NG is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter.[1]
Early Life
[edit]Born and raised in Lagos, Johnel is from Enugu State. He used to do music freestyles in the street at a tender age. Johnel started music at the age of 13, then he went after the stage name 'Johnel'. He was also know in school as called to represent anytime entertainment was needed. His passion for music drove him to form a rap trio called Triggerz, but they separated in less than a year of their collaboration. When he was 15, he attracted the attention of celebrities on Instagram such as Dax, Dandizzy, Lil frosh and others.[2][3]
Music career
[edit]In 2022, Johnel released Run It a hip hop single featuring Gusty Guy.[4] He released Dance and Champagne also in 2022.[2] He released another afrobeat single Kolo[5] which peaked top 5 charts on Anghami.[6][7] In 2023, he released his debut trap/R&B extended play Conversations with Myself.[8] Johnel was nominated for the best hip hop artist in the TNMA Awards.[9]
Discography
[edit]EP
[edit]- Conversations with Myself[10]
Singles
[edit]| Year | Title | Ref | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Champagne " | Afrobeat | |
| 2022 | "Dance" | Afrobeat | |
| 2022 | "Kolo" | [11] | Afrobeat |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Categories | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNMA | Best hip hop artist | Nominated | [9] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Johnel NG Nigerian rapper". Nigerian Tribune. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ a b "The World of Johnel NG". This Day. 28 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ Olawale, Adeniyi (8 February 2022). "Meet fast rising Nigerian artist Johnel NG". Naija News. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "Johnel NG teams up with Gusty Guy on Luminous sounds". MENAFN. 10 April 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ Pulse, Miix (11 November 2022). "Johnel NG drops new single Kolo". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ Hassan, Muaz (1 November 2022). "Johnel NG releases Kolo to lighten up fans mood". The Eagle. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "Johnel NG releases Kolo to lighten up fans mood". MENAFN. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "Johnel NG out with debut EP, 'Conversations with Myself'". MENAFN. 18 March 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ a b Ogunsemore, John (18 May 2023). "Johnel NG releases debut EP 'Conversations with Myself'". Herald. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "Conversations with Myself". Apple Music.
- ^ ., Ismail (October 14, 2022). "Johnel NG releases Kolo to lighten up fans mood". GistReel. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
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