Blaccode
Blaccode | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Akinseye Festus Akin-Oyewole |
| Also known as | Mr. Code |
| Born | 23 March 1985 |
| Origin | Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Performer, Entertainer, Rapper |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | NTG |
| Associated acts | Kiss Daniel, Fresco, Emperor Geezy, Sugarboy, Tiwa Savage, Davido |
| Website | [1] |
Akinseye Festus Akin-Oyewole (born 23 March 1985), known as Blaccode, is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist from Ile-Oluji, Ondo State. He records mostly in English and Yoruba, his native tongue. In 2011 recorded his first single in title "Sebi Elei" [1] under NTG, his current record label .
Early life[edit]
Blaccode was born Akinseye Akin-Oyewole in Ondo State, Nigeria. He hails from Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo local government area. He graduated from Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2010, with a degree in Industrial Design (Graphics). While in University, he decided to pursue music as a career alongside his studies.[2]
Music career[edit]
Blaccode showed an interest in music from an early age, and was encouraged by his parents.[3] He started his music career professionally 2011 after his tertiary education, fortunately he attended same school with Style-Plus and wished to join the group but unfortunately they left year he gained his admission. He later founded and joined several other music groups like Ariezone Plus and Da Vibes and recorded some songs with Fresco among other artiste before leaving University. He co-founded NTG record label and he is currently the only one signed to the label. He released his first official single "Sebi Elei" which was produced by KingD in 2011, along with an animated music video that was created by WixaBrand now Cre8ive Galleria.[4]
Blaccode released his second single "Fire Dancer", produced by KingD on September 11, 2015 which is currently circulating the internet.
Personal life[edit]
Blaccode has listed acts like D'Banj, Danfo Drivers, Zulezu, Oritse Femi, 2face Idibia, 9ice, W4, Wande Coal, Owl City Dagrin, and Ed Sheeran as musical influences.[citation needed] Blaccode has been greatly supported and motivated by his parents.[5]
Discography[edit]
Selected singles[edit]
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Sebi Elei" | Non-single album |
| 2015 | "Fire Dancer" |
References[edit]
- ↑ Gistergramm (14 September 2015). "How I came about Sebi Elei – Blaccode". Gistergramm. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "Here is the New Blaccode!". Get to meet Blaccode. blaccode.wordpress.com. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
|Authors list=missing|1=(help) - ↑ "The New Blaccode". Blaccode Insider. blaccodeinsider.wordpress.com. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
|Authors list=missing|1=(help) - ↑ "How I came about Sebi Elei - Blaccode". Gistergramm. Gistergramm.
|Authors list=missing|1=(help) - ↑ "The New Blaccode". Get to meet Blaccode. Blaccode. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
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