Azubuike Wokocha
Azubuike Wokocha | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Azubuike Wokocha Ekuku |
| Also known as | Zubillionaire, Zubi Da Gr8est, Zubby |
| Born | Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, record producer, radio personality,[1] singer |
| Instruments | Keyboards, Percussion, Sampler |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Associated acts | Reaper, Spaceman, Young Stunna, Slim Burna |
Azubuike Wokocha Ekuku also known by his stage names Zubillionaire and Zubi Da Gr8est is a Nigerian rapper, singer, radio personality and music producer. He began his broadcasting career with Silverbird Rhythm 93.7 PHC in 2009 and has since anchored several shows on the station. [2] In 2011, PHCityMusic named him as one of Port Harcourt's widely respected good music head and radio presenter.[3]
Radio career[edit]
Wokocha first got into the radio business after he followed up his friend Y.O.P's advice to attend auditions. He auditioned as a radio host and was later hired to work at Rhythm 93.7 in Port Harcourt. He described his first moment on air as jumpy stating, "my first time on air I was nervous, Valentine Ohu and Naomi were co-hosting a Sunday On The Rhythm show, I joined them and didn't say anything but, this is Rhythm 93.7". Shows he has handled on air include Morning Drive, #TGIF Charts, Afternoon Drive, Dance Party, Shout-out Show, Sunday At The Rhythm. Wokocha has interviewed prominent Nigerian personalities such as 2face Idibia, Kate Henshaw, Emeka Ike, Modenine, and Judith Amaechi, among others.[1][4]
Music career[edit]
Wokocha records and performs music under the [stage name]]s Zubi Da Gr8est and Zubillionaire. He first made a foray into the music business as a music producer. He is a co-owner of the Billionaires Gang Management Group and holds a New York Film Academy diploma in digital editing and has been behind most successful hits including the single "Malaria" by Soty that was released in the mid 2000s.[5] He also won the "Best Music Producer" in the first edition of Odudu Music Awards.[6][7][8] On October 31, 2011, he released a 26 song compilation featuring various artists which aired on radio stations in the Southeast and South South part of Nigeria.[3] He also made a guest appearance on the track "Real Recognize Real" from the critically acclaimed I'm on Fire by Slim Burna.[9][10] In May 2013, Zubillionaire released his collaborative mixtape FAQ with Reaper featuring a guest appearance from fellow Port Harcourt based radio personality and rapper Spaceman.[11] He shot the music video for the single "Murder Dem" which was released in September 2013.[1][7]
Discography[edit]
- FAQ (2013)
Awards and nominations[edit]
Odudu PH Music Awards[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Malaria" | Producer of the year | Won | [6] |
See also[edit]
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Other articles of the topic Hip hop : Thi'sl
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References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Port Harcourt rapper and radio personality "Zubillionaire"". Ghana News - SpyGhana.com. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ↑ "Azubike". rhythm937.com. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Zubi's Compilation released on the 31st Oct 2011". Phcitymusic.com. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
- ↑ "Q&A With Radio Personality, Recording Artist & Producer Zubillionaire". wordpress.com. 2013-12-06. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
- ↑ "Zubillionaire - Murder Dem". Nigerian daily news. Retrieved 2014-01-13.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Odudu 09 At Last !". Ogololaughs.com. 22 November 2009. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "VIDEO: Zubillionaire - Murder Dem". Naijacelebrity.com. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
- ↑ "Music: Zubillionaire - Murder Dem". Jaguda.com. Retrieved 2014-01-13.
- ↑ "Slim Burna - I'm On Fire (Mixtape)". Audiomack.com. 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
- ↑ "Slim Burna – Trampoline (Remix)". OutOf9Ja.com. 2013-08-14. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
- ↑ "Music:Zubillionaire Vs Reaper Finally Drop FAQ[Mixtape]". booboodigital.com. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
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