Cixqo
Cixqo | |
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| Birth name | Moses Aondofa Francixqo Iordyeh |
| Also known as | Cixqo |
| Born | April 20, 1987 Benue State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Hip Hip, Rap, EDM, Afro |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Instruments | |
| Years active | 2016 – (present) |
| Labels | Magnificent Records |
| Associated acts | Pomapy, Steven Tones, LATO, Life Of Osas (L.O.O), RookyKamiz, Emperor MoChi, Yunqblood |
| Website | www |
Iordyeh Moses Aondofa Francixqo (born April 20, 1987, in Benue, professionally known by his stage name Cixqo, he is an award winning [1]) Nigerian recording artist, singer, songwriter and performer. He grew up in Edo state, Benin City.
Life and career[edit]
Early life[edit]
Cixqo was born in Benue State in 1987. He was the fourth of six children. He was inspired when he attended star mega jam festival concert in Benin City.
Cixqo began his music career in early 2016. He has worked with several producers, Oso, Androsarrz and Micheal Excel. Cixqo's first musical release was "Street"[2] The music video[3] for the song was shot in Nigeria, and was directed by Da Twist. The song became Radio favourite song with good ratings in Nigeria, the music video for the song was endorsed by TV stations in Nigeria. He also released "Street Afro EDM (MazexMxtreme Remix)".
In 2017, Cixqo released "Am a god", Which also became Radio’s Favourite song.
In 27 October 2017 Cixqo released his EP Purge (EP) and his song “BAD” was the lead EPs single, Featured Arstiste includes Pompay, Steven Tones, Yunqblood, Life Of Osas (L.O.O), LATO, MazexMxtreme, Emperor MoChi and many others.
In late 2017 he released a Christmas Carole song titled “Silent Night” which he featured iPortray
Music career and breakthrough single[edit]
Cixqo is currently signed to Magnificent Records, a record label he started with his close friends Pompay and Yunqblood in 2016.
”Street”
On April 20, 2016 Cixqo released his first single, “Street[4]” under magnificent records, and the video “Welcome to the Street.[5] Was released the following year April 20, 2017.
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
| Year | Title | Album |
| 2016 | Street (Feat. Yunqblood, Steven Tones, Pompay)[6] | Purge The EP |
| 2016 | Street Afro EDM (MazeXMxtreme Remix)[7] | Purge The EP |
| 2017 | Am A god (Feat. Pompay, Emperor MoChi, Steven Tones) | Purge The EP[8] |
| 2017 | Bad (Feat L.O.O, RookyKamiz, LATO, Yunqblood, Pompay)[9] | Purge The EP |
| 2017 | Silent Night (Feat iPortray) | Single |
Studio Albums/EPs[edit]
| Title | Details |
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| Purge (EP) |
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Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
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| 2016 | Top Naija music awards | Best Collaboration (Street)[10]” | Nominated |
| 2017 | Top Naija music awards | Best music video (Street Video)[11]” | Won |
| 2018 | KAMPUSTVNG Awards | Music Talent Award | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Winners of 2017 Top Naija Music Awards". Top Naija Music Awards. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ↑ "LEGIT MUSIC: Street – Cixqo Ft Steven Tones X Pompay X Yungblood – Street". Legit9ja.com. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ↑ "360Fresh: Cixqo – Street Ft. Pompay, Steven Tones, Yunqblood)". 360nobs.com. June 5, 2017.
- ↑ "Cixqo - Street (official Audio)". itunes.com.
- ↑ "OFFICIAL VIDEO: CIXQO FT POMPAY, YUNQBLOOD & STEVEN TONES ==> STREET". Top Naija Music. June 9, 2017.
- ↑ "DOWNLOAD: CIXQO ==> STREET FEAT STEVENTONES, POMPAY & YUNQBLOOD". Top Naija Music. December 22, 2016.
- ↑ https://spinlet.com/music-and-genre-album/424541
- ↑ https://cixqo.wordpress.com/2018/04/07/purge-the-ep-cixqo/
- ↑ https://spinlet.com/music-and-genre-album/424541
- ↑ "2016 Top Naija Music Awards Shorlisted Nominees (First & Second Batch)". Top Naija Music Awards. October 23, 2016.
- ↑ "2017 Shortlisted Nominees For Top Naija Music Awards (5th Edition)". Top Naija Music Awards. September 18, 2017.
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