Agbutun
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Agbutun | |
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 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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Agbutun is a Christian. He is also a lawyer.[15]
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Nigerian Idol Season 6 | Himself | Reality Talent Competition |
Discography[edit]
- 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[edit]
| 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[edit]
- ↑ "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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