Biography of nigerian artist praize
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Praiz
Not to be confused with American Christian artist Praiz' or Nigerian Afrobeats singer Praiz D.
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Birth name | Praise Ugbede Adejo |
Also known as | Mr. Rich & Famous |
Born | (1985-03-08) 8 March 1985 (age 39)[1] |
Origin | Kogi State, Nigeria |
Genres | R&B |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 2007–present |
Labels | CICADA Music, X3M Music |
Musical artist
Praise Ugbede Adejolistenⓘ (born 8 March 1985), better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian multi award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden season of Project Fame West Africa.[2] He is best known for releasing hit singles like "Rich and Famous", "Sisi" and "I Love You". He contributed guest vocals to Bez's 2011 single "That Stupid Song"; the music video for the song mentioned was the first
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Praiz
Praise Ugbede Adejo (born 8 March 1984), better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian R&B songwriter, producer and singer. Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden season of Project Fame West Africa. He is best known for releasing hit singles like "Rich and Famous", "Sisi" and "I Love You". He contributed guest vocals to Bez's 2011 single "That Stupid Song"; the music video for the aforementioned song went on to be the first African video to make a world premiere on BET’s 106 & Park. He is currently signed to X3M Music.
Early life and education
Praiz, a native of Igala in Kogi State was born in Lagos but later relocated to Kaduna in 1992 after his father was transferred there on a missionary work. He is the second child out of five children. He has a National Diploma in Computer Science after graduating from Kaduna Polytechnic.
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