Chyzzi
Chyzzi | |
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| Birth name | Harrison Chimzim Anokwuru |
| Born | July 25, 1994 Elekahia, Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | South East Entertainment |
| Associated acts |
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Harrison Chimzim Anokwuru (born 25 July 1994), known by the stage name Chyzzi, is an award-winning Nigerian musician and songwriter.[1][2]
Early life and education[edit]
Anokwuru was born in Elekahia in the Rivers State of Nigeria into a family of five. He completed his schooling in Nigeria, but moved to Ghana to attend Seven Great Princess Academy. He continued his education at Wisconsin International University College in Ghana, and later moved to Northern Cyprus where he studied Computer Information.[2]
Chyzzi was inspired by his late father to pursue music; although his father never pursued music professionally, he would often harmonize with songs in his baritone voice.[3] Chyzzi grew up in a strict Christian home and sang in the family's church choir.[3]
Career[edit]
Chyzzi started music professionally in 2017 and released his debut single, "Paranoid," which featured Mista Rage.[1][4][5] He followed this with his first solo single, "B.O.M.B", and later with "Approve" featuring Ceeza Milli.[1][6][7]
In 2020, he announced an upcoming EP and has released a single titled "Owo ti de" from the EP.[6]
Discography[edit]
Singles
- "Paranoid" ft. Mista Rage (2017)[8]
- "The Warning" (freestyle) ft. Mista Rage (2017)[9]
- "B.O.M.B" (2018)[7][10]
- "Approve" ft. Ceeza Milli (2019)[11]
- "Owo ti de" (2020)[12]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | All Nigerian In Diaspora (ANID) | Video of the Year | Paranoid | Won |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sadiq, Mobola; Kareem, Toluwalope (7 March 2020). "I share life lessons in my music –Chyzzi". The Punch. Retrieved 13 March 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Chyzzi". ProfileAbility. 2020-03-06. Retrieved 2020-03-13. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Onikoyi, Ayo (29 February 2020). "My Dad is my music idol – Chyzzi". Vanguard News. Retrieved 13 March 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Secrets of our collaboration". The Sun Nigeria. 13 September 2017. Retrieved 13 March 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "VIDEO: Chyzzi & Mista Rage – Paranoid". Notjustok. 14 February 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 Nzeako, Ikechi (8 March 2020). "After Owo Ti De, Chyzzi Sets Sights On Global Fame". Independent. Independent Newspapers Nigeria. Retrieved 13 March 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 7.0 7.1 "New Music + Video: Chyzzi – B.O.M.B (Bone Of My Bone)". BellaNaija. 11 February 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "South East Entertainment | Paranoid - Chyzzi x Mista Rage". ReverbNation. Retrieved 13 March 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Iroko, Richard. "VIDEO: Chyzzi & Mista Rage – The Warning | African Muzik Magazine". Retrieved 2020-03-13.
- ↑ "Afro-Fusion singer releases solo single "B.O.M.B"". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-02-20. Retrieved 2020-03-13.
- ↑ Chyzzi x Ceeza Milli - "Approve" « tooXclusive, 2019-06-28, retrieved 2020-03-13
- ↑ "VIDEO: Chyzzi – Owo Ti De | Video & Mp3 Download - Notjustok". Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. 2020-01-01. Retrieved 2020-03-13.
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