Chike (singer)

Chike-Ezekpeazu Osebuka (born 28 January 1993) popularly known by his stage name CHIKE is a singer, songwriter and actor known for his participation on the Nigerian reality competition Project Fame West Africa in 2015 and also in the talent competition TV show The Voice Nigeria Season 1 finishing runner-up on the show.[1] Chike is an ambassador for Airtel Nigeria. Chike made his acting debut as Mayowa Badmus on the Africa Magic Showcase telenovela Battleground.[2]

Chike (singer)
Birth nameChike-Ezekpeazu Osebuka
Also known asChike
Born (1993-01-28) January 28, 1993
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
GenresHighlife, RnB
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Actor
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2009–present
Associated actsPhyno, Ric Hassani

Early life

Chike is a native of Onitsha, Anambra State in Nigeria. He comes from a family of four children. He is a graduate of Covenant University with a degree in Computer Engineering.[3] He comes from a musically talented family which influenced his decision to pursue a career in music.[4]

Career

CHIKE started his music career in 2009 after winning an award as the vocalist of the year in his high school.[5]

Project Fame

Chike began his career and became well known after being a contestant on Project Fame West Africa. He was eliminated after reaching top 10.[6]

The Voice Nigeria

Chike auditioned for The Voice Nigeria with a rendition of "Roses" from the UK The X Factor winner James Arthur, with all four coaches turning their chairs and standing up for him. Patoranking called him a star and said he was going to make him a superstar. Waje acknowledged him as her missing piece by saying "I dont have anybody on my team that sounds like you". He chose to be on Team Patoranking.[7]

In the battle round, he sang "Let Me Love You" from Mario with another Team Patoranking contestant, Patrick, and was picked by Patoranking to move to the next round. In the first week of the live shows, he sang the ballad "Not the girl" from co-coach Dare Art Alade and earned the first save from his coach. His second live show performance, "Earned It" by The Weeknd saved him due to public votes. He gained international recognition with a rendition of "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers and earned his coach's final save of the season. For the semi-final, he sang "Pullover" by Kcee and Wizkid. In the finale, he sang "No Woman No Cry" by Bob Marley and the Wailers and for the final performance, he performed a rendition of "Mama" from Nigerian artist Kiss Daniel. He was dubbed the "Ladies' man" by the host of the show and "Chike-ranking" by his coach Patoranking. He finished runner up of the inaugurative season of The Voice Nigeria on 31 July 2016 with A'rese from Team Waje finishing as winner of the contest.[8]

2016

After The Voice Nigeria, Chike was signed to Universal Republic along with the other top four contestants on the show. He released his debut single Fancy U in December 2016 under the Universal Republic, and its music video in early 2017. Chike was also made an ambassador for Airtel Nigeria along with the other seven finalists of The Voice Nigeria.[9]

2017-2019

In April 2017 it was confirmed that Chike had been cast by Africa Magic to play the role of Mayowa Badmus,[10] as a rich egocentric spoilt but clever son of the patriarch, Kolade Badmus in a new Family drama series called Battleground. In November 2017 he departed Universal Republic becoming an independent artist. He then released his next single titled "Beautiful People" in February 2018.[11]

2020

Chike released his album titled Boo of the Booless containing 14 tracks. It became the most listened to and number 1 album on 19 February 2020.[12]

References
  1. Isaac, Michael (2020-02-29). "SPOTLIGHT: Meet The Creative Mind Of Actor, Singer Chike". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 2020-11-06.
  2. "Chike-Ezekpeazu Osebuka". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-11-06.
  3. "7 Famous Nigerian Musicians Who Studied At Covenant University (Photos) - Opera News". za.opera.news. Retrieved 2020-11-06.
  4. "The Voice Nigeria". The Voice Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2017-02-03. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
  5. "Download Music: Chike & Dawn; Who i go love (Rihanna Cover)". Archived from the original on 2016-08-22. Retrieved 2016-08-09.
  6. Izuzu, Chidumga. "Project Fame 8: One evicted, judges pull surprise as race for prize gets intense [Video]". Retrieved 2017-12-21.
  7. Editor, Online (2016-06-18). "The Voice Nigeria Chike 'Ranking' Goes to Battle". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2017-12-21.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  8. Isaac, Michael (2020-02-29). "SPOTLIGHT: Meet The Creative Mind Of Actor, Singer Chike". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  9. GossipBoyz (2017-03-04). "AUDIO+VIDEO: The Voice Nigeria's First Runner Up, Chike debuts new song – 'Fancy U' [DOWNLOAD]". GossipBoyz. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  10. Battleground: Africa Magic (TV Series 2017– ) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-01-22
  11. "Chike - Beautiful People (Prod by Doron Clinton) « tooXclusive". tooXclusive. 2018-01-28. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  12. Boo of the Booless, retrieved 2021-01-22
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