Elliot Osagie
| Elliot Osagie | |
|---|---|
| Born | Elliot Osagie Fort Valley, Georgia |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | USA |
| 💼 Occupation | Founder & CEO, Willingie; Founder & CEO, Benin City |
| Notable work | The Notorious B.I.G. Hyperrealistic Avatar and The Notorious B.I.G. Sky's The Limit: A VR Concert Experience, Facebook & Meta Horizon Worlds, A Gunpowder & Sky Production and Emmy Nomination for the Outstanding Emerging Media Program |
Elliot Osagie is a Nigerian-American software engineer and music executive known for creating The Notorious B.I.G. hyperrealistic Avatar to extend Biggie’s IP, in order to create innovative content for both fans and The Notorious B.I.G. Estate–content that had never been realized due to his untimely death.[1][2] He is also known for his role in creating, developing and executive producing[3]The Notorious B.I.G. Sky's The Limit: A VR Concert Experience, Facebook & Meta Horizon Worlds, A Gunpowder & Sky Production[4] which earned him a nomination for 2023 Outstanding Emerging Media Program at the Emmy Awards.[5][6]
Early life and career
Osagie was born in Fort Valley, GA to a Nigerian father and an American mother. When he was seven months old, his family moved to Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria where they spent the next six years of his life, and then they returned to the United States. He and his family moved back to Benin City from JS1 to JS3, before once again returning the United States.[7] He won first place overall in the Georgia State science fair at 14.[8] In 2023, he produced The Notorious B.I.G.’s first new single “G.O.A.T.” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Bella Alubo In honor of Biggie's 50th Birthday.[9] Osagie has worked with artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Billy Ray Cyrus, Miguel, Ro James, Dionne Warwick, India Arie, Maxwell.[10] Osagie is the founder of “Benin City Ent” an independent record label that houses artists like Tniyah, Rebel Rae, Bella Alubo, Osa Zelé.[11] In 2023, he was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Emerging Media Program[12] for executive producing a Metaverse concert[13] experience The Notorious B.I.G. Sky's The Limit: A VR Concert Experience, Facebook & Meta Horizon Worlds, A Gunpowder & Sky Production.[14]
References
- ↑ "Meta's Notorious B.I.G. VR Concert to Feature 'Hyperrealistic' Avatar of Late Rapper". Variety. Editorial. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ↑ "The Notorious B.I.G. To Enter The Metaverse With His Own Virtual World, 'The Brook'". Vibe. Editorial. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ↑ "Pioneering Metaverse: Software engineer, Elliot Osagie, nominated for Emmy Award". Nigerian Tribune. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ↑ "Meta's Notorious B.I.G. VR Concert to Feature 'Hyperrealistic' Avatar of Late Rapper". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ↑ "Awards & Nominations". Emmys. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ↑ "Pioneering Metaverse: Software engineer, Elliot Osagie, nominated for Emmy Award". Nigerian Tribune. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ↑ "10 facts you didnt know about american music mogul elliot osagie". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ↑ "10 facts you didn't know about American music mogul Elliot Osagie". Afropolitain. Editorial. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ↑ "Elliot Osagie Produces The Notorious B.I.G. Song 'G.O.A.T.,' Featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Bella Alubo In Honor Of Biggie's 50th Birthday". Daily Times. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ↑ "Songs You Might Not Have Known Were Produced, Written Or A&Red By Elliot Osagie". Afropolitain. Editorial. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ↑ "Bridging Realms: CEO of Record Label Benin City Blends Music Legacy with Metaverse Innovation". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. 16 December 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ↑ "Awards & Nominations". Emmys. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ↑ "Meta's Notorious B.I.G. VR Concert to Feature 'Hyperrealistic' Avatar of Late Rapper". Variety. Todd Sprangler. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ↑ "How Elliot Osagie Brought the Notorious BIG Back to Life On Stage". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 17 December 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
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