JZyNO
| JZyNO | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jonathan Lee Pratt 3 January 1995 Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia |
| Other names | JZyNO |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | Liberian |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 📆 Years active | 2019–present |
| 🏅 Awards | Full list |
| 🌐 Website | jzyno |
Jonathan Lee Pratt, professionally known as JZyNO is a Liberian singer and songwriter based in Ghana. He became famous after the release of his debut single "Butta My Bread" (featuring Lasmid).
Early life and career
Professionally known as JZyNO and based in Accra, Ghana,[1] Jonathan Lee Pratt is a singer-songwriter born on 3 January 1995 in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia,[2] to a Liberian-Portuguese father and a Nigerien-Liberian mother.[3]
Pratt's biggest musical influences include Wizkid, Black Coffee, Tiwa Savage and Bryson Tiller amongst others.[3] He shot to fame after the release of his debut single "Butta My Bread" featuring Ghanaian singer, Lasmid,[4] which debuted at number 50 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs, making it the first entry on the Billboard charts for both artists.[5] "Butta My Bread" also peaked at number 16 on UK Afrobeats Singles Chart after spending four weeks on the chart.[6]
Awards and nominations
| Organization | Year | Award | Recipient or nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecel Ghana Music Awards | 2024 | Best African Artiste of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [7] |
References
- ↑ "I've seen and eaten everything in Accra after staying in Ghana for 9 years – JZyNo". MyNewsGh. 2024-03-30. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ↑ "Liberia: JZyNo - From Monrovia's Slums to Global Stardom - A Rags-to-Riches Journey of Resilience and Musical Triumph". allAfrica. FrontPage Africa. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "JZyNo: From Monrovia to Global Stardom, Shares Journey of Resilience and Musical Triumph". FrontPage Africa. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ↑ "Singer-songwriter JZyNO debuts with 'Butta My Bread'". Vanguard. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ↑ Zellner, Xander (2023-11-15). "10 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: Matt Rogers, Mark Mothersbaugh, Kelsey Hart & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ↑ "BUTTA MY BREAD". Official Charts Company. 2023-11-25. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ↑ "TGMA 2024 winners list: Stonebwoy beat King promise and odas to win artiste of di year". BBC News Pidgin. BBC News. 2024-06-01. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
External links
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