Agbutun
Agbutun | |
|---|---|
 Agbutun Soul Folk and Chill performance | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Agbutun David Abuluya |
| Also known as | Agbutun |
| Born | Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afro Soul |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Associated acts | Doug Kaze |
Agbutun David Abuluya, who performs under the stage name Agbutun or Agbu2n is a Nigerian Afro-soul,[1] recording artist, singer-songwriter.[2]
He made his most prominent appearance at his performance on Nigerian Idol Season 6 in 2021.
Early life and Education
Agbutun grew up in Plateau State, in a town called Jos. He had his early education in Jos. He grew up singing in church[3] and music was a part of his home and school life especially in secondary school
His interest grew while in secondary school at BSS Gindiri[4]
He moved to Nasarawa State to continue his University studies. There, he explored an expression of musical storytelling and guitar playing with songwriting and dance.
Career
In 2019, he expanded from contemporary gospel to Afro-Folk sound when he put out his first international collaboration single titled Never[5][6][7] which featured Esther Chungu[8] which so far has a significant reach.
Agbutun was part of the TV show Nigerian Idol,[9] where he rose to the top 17 contestants[10] but was evicted soon after.[11][12]
Agbutun held the bar when Comfort, unfortunately, forgot her lines on stage, she almost let it got to her, luckily, the team had Agbutun.[13]
His personality and charisma had earned him the spot, but unfortunately, he was unable to wow the judges again.[12] Agbutun Agbalaya had also shown lots of promise,[2] but his last individual performance was not good enough.
He is a Lawyer and still active in music. He is also doing a collaborative music event with Doug Kazé and Eric Limani.[14]
Personal life
Agbutun is a Christian. He is also a lawyer.[15]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Nigerian Idol Season 6 | Himself | Reality Talent Competition |
Discography
- Komai Na (single, 2012)[16]
- His Attribute (single, 2016) [17]
- TWWW (Single, 2017)[18]
- Find It (Single, 2017)[19]
- City Light (Single, 2018)[20]
- Never (single, 2019)[21]
- Human Being ( single, 2020)
- Timing (single, 2021)
- Dear Nigerians (single, 2022)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Face Of Akwanga And Awards Night | GOSPEL SONG THE YEAR | City Light | Won | [22] |
| Nasarawa Merit Choice Award | Gospel Artiste Of the Year | Nominated | [23] | ||
| Nasarawa Merit Choice Award | Best Video Of the Year | City Light | Nominated | [24] |
References
- ↑ "Agbutun". Spotify. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Nigerian Idol: How 11 contestants made it to finals". Punch Newspapers. 2021-05-08. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ Maurice, Agbutun. "Agbutun Maurice on about.me". about.me. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ↑ "LIST OF GRADUATES FROM BSS GINDIRI (1955-2016) | @GOSA_Nigeria". www.gosanigeria.com. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ↑ Never (feat. Esther Chungu) - Single by Agbutun, 2019-08-23, retrieved 2022-06-12
- ↑ Agbutun featuring Esther Chungu, Never, retrieved 2022-06-12
- ↑ Never, 2019-08-23, retrieved 2022-06-12
- ↑ LHX, TRANSSION. "Esther Chungu songs download: Esther Chungu MP3 new songs, lyrics, albums, playlists | Boomplay Music". Boomplay Music - WebPlayer. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ "Rate My Audition: Agbutun – Nigerian Idol Season 6". Africa Magic - Rate My Audition: Agbutun – Nigerian Idol Season 6. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ↑ "Nigerian Idol: 17 talents make next round as theatre week begins - The Nation Newspaper". 2021-04-30. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ "Top 11 revealed as Nigerian Idol goes LIVE!". Africa Magic - Top 11 revealed as Nigerian Idol goes LIVE!. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Nigerian Idol: Theatre Week closes as 11 contestants make it to finals". 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ↑ "17 Contestants Survive Theatre Week on Nigerian Idol". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-04-30. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ "Nigerian artists are shaping the sound of music globally —Doug Kaze". Tribune Online. 2022-04-09. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ "MUSIC:Agbu2n - His Attribute (Nobody Like You) | FREE Download | Praiseworld Radio". Praiseworld Radio | Africa's #1 Online Gospel Radio Station | Nigeria. 2016-05-31. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ "DOWNLOAD MP3 | Komai Na By TheMusic". gospeltrendz.com. 2022-01-16. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ "AUDIO: Agbu2n - His Attributes". Gospel Centric. 2016-05-31. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ "MUSIC: Agbutun - Praise Worship (ft Seth) | FREE Download | Praiseworld Radio". Praiseworld Radio | Africa's #1 Online Gospel Radio Station | Nigeria. 2017-03-20. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ "FIND IT- Oluwadrumma X Agbutun". Kr8radio - Nigerian Gospel Online Radio. 2017-10-30. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ admin (2019-02-22). "Agbu2n – City Light (Free Mp3 Download) - SonsHub". Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ ONEGOSPELMUSIC. "Music : Agbutun ft Esther Chungu - Never". ONEGOSPELMUSIC. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ Fidwon (2020-09-02). "Face Of Akwanga And Awards Night 3.0 Nomination List » BestXplorer". BestXplorer. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ Fidwon (2021-01-18). "Check Out Nominations List For Nasarawa Merit Choice Award 2021 » BestXplorer". BestXplorer. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ Fidwon (2021-01-18). "Check Out Nominations List For Nasarawa Merit Choice Award 2021 » BestXplorer". BestXplorer. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
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