Jedidiah Uduak Peters
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Tito Da.Fire | |
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| Birth name | Jedidiah Uduak Peters |
| Born | 22 September 1978 Ganta City, Nimba County, Liberia |
| Origin | Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Grindin Records, Next Music South Africa |
| Associated acts | Burna Boy, Ckay, Wizkid, Justin Bieber, Angelique Kidjo, Enrique Inglesias, Wyclef, Kiss Daniel, Akon, Wouter Kellerman, Diamond Platinum |
| Website | titodafire |
Jedidiah Uduak Peters (born September 22, 1978), professionally known as Tito Da.Fire, is a Nigerian singer, song-writer, producer and rapper whose fusion of modern pop with Afrobeat, World, Reggae and traditional Nigerian Percussive groove called 'Ganta Music' created by him is permeating the Nigerian Music Industry.[1]
Background and early life[edit]
Tito Da.Fire is from Akwa Ibom State in the coastal southern part of Nigeria, but he was born in Ganta City, Nimba County, Liberia. He is a native of Mkpat-Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State in the coastal southern part of Nigeria.[2] He had his elementary school in Liberia then relocated to Nigeria in 1990. His late father, Peter Timothy Otons was a Nigerian from Akwa Ibom State in the coastal southern part of Nigeria and a religious minister while his mother, Rebecca Otons, Née Lomothey is from Harper, Liberia. Tito Da.Fire also had his primary school education at National Primary School, Abule-Ijesha in Yaba, Lagos and had his secondary education at Sango-Ota High School, Ijoko road in Sango-Ota Ota, Ogun, Nigeria. He obtained a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta in Ogun State, and a Masters in Communications Studies from Lagos State University, Ojo in Lagos State. In October 31 2013, he got married to Blessing Ifeanyi Okocha, but the marriage crashed in December 2014. And the union ended in a divorce in July 2018 with a child Ryan Edidiong Peters.[3][4]
Music career[edit]
Tito Da.Fire started singing at the age of 15 as a high school performer and later as a member of Kollotianz group. In his early years, he found a career as a premium Voice-Over artist and singer in the Nigerian Entertainment industry. He has worked with notable artistes like; 9ice, Beenie Man, Wouter Kellermanand other international musicians.[5][6][7][8] His music and entertainment sojourn saw him grace the stages of multinational events, such as; One Lagos Festival, Kennis Music Easter Fiesta, Akwa Ibom and Calabar Festivals.[9][10][11][12]
Entrepreneurship[edit]
Tito Da.Fire runs www.G2MCreatives.com an Advertising Agency that is a member of Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) and manages brands with a dedicated team and runs www.grindiinrecords.com an Indie record imprint distributed by "Next Music" South Africa.[13]
Television Appearances[edit]
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
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| 2002-3 | Star World Chart Hits | Co-Host | (Star Lager Beer) Nationally syndicated Multiple Award Nominated Tv Musical |
| 2004 | Close-Up (Toothpaste) | Super-Star | Promo Draw on National Network TV |
| 2008 | (M-net) Channel-O Sprite Emcee Africa Competition | Co-Host | |
| 2012 | Two Side of a coin | Host TV Drama Premiere | |
| 2016 | The Thrill TV | Executive Producer) |
Acting Appearances[edit]
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | School For Mischief | Played The Twin | TV Soap |
| 1998-04 | Straight From The heart | Radio Drama cast |
Radio[edit]
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Fanta Fun-Time | Presenter | Ray Power100.5FM |
| 2004 | Close-Up Tooth Paste Consolidated top-Ten countdown | Co-Host | Syndicated Nationally |
| 2009 | Calypso Coconut Liqueur “Club Rhythm” | Presenter | Inspiration 92.3Fm,The Beat 99.9Fm |
| 2010-date | Squadron Dark Rum “Football Rave” on Radio | Presenter | Ray Power100.5Fm |
| 2011-12 | Reel E on Radio | Presenter/Producer | Radio continental 102.3Fm |
| 2011 | Reel-Info on Radio | Producer | Unilag Fm |
| 2012 | Chelsea London Dry Gin “Fun Party” Radio Show | Presenter | Ray Power10.5Fm, Splash 105.5fm |
| 2012 | Calypso Coconut Liqueur “In Da Mix” on Radio | Producer | 96.9 Cool Fm,Splash 105.5Fm,ABS Fm, Cool Fm PH |
| 2013 | Brand Xchange on Radio | Producer | Unilag Fm |
| 2013 | CamFaces Model Factory on Radio | Producer | |
| 2010-2016 | Squadron Football Rave | ||
| 2013-2016 | Chelsea Dry Gin “Success Party” on Radio | Presenter | National Syndication |
Commercial/ Advert (Table)[edit]
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
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| 2010-12 | PrimeTime Entertainment/Ray Power100.5 Fm “Grammy Awards | Radio promos | |
| 2010-12 | PrimeTime Entertainment Nottinghill Carnival | Radio promos | |
| 2011 | Weather-Rite Radio Jingle | Singer/producer | |
| 2012 | Airtel-BlackBerry Theme Music (1 & 2) | Rapper/Producer | |
| 2012 | Airtel Millionaire Promo Jingle () | Singer/Producer | |
| 2012 | Squadron Dark Rum Jingle | Singer/Producer | |
| 2015/16 | Passion Energy Drink, Niger Insurance, Jack n Jill, Soulmate Commercials, |
Voice-Overs[edit]
| MTN, Guiness, Star, vitafoam, Quaker oats, etisalat, Airtel, Weatherite, Calypso Coconut Liqueur, Legend extra stout, Veleta, Lagos state Government, LASA, MacDowell's, Squadron Dark Rum, Fanta, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Samsung, LG, AIT, Ray Power Fm, Fidelity Bank, Diamond Bank, lucozade Sport, McVitis Biscuits and more |
Production[edit]
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Graduation Day Album |
Discography[edit]
| Year | Name |
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| 2003 | Majekaja (with Gent2Men) |
| 2007 | Oyin Momo (Sweet Honey) |
| 2008 | Yes O (feat. Ojb Jezreel) |
| 2009 | Fire Fire (feat. Justina) |
| 2010 | Graduation day Album |
| Hip Hop 2 Zip Up (“World AIDS Day Ray” Power100.5Fm Theme Song) | |
| 2012-13 | Bring Ur Loving Back (feat. Vector Tha Viper) |
| Pour Me water (feat LKT & Ruffman) | |
| Land Of promise (feat Mista Xto) |
Studio Albums[edit]
| Year | Name |
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| 2003 | Majekaja (Don’t Let Us fight)(with Gent2men) |
| 2010 | Graduation Day |
Studio Singles[edit]
| Year | Name |
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| 2012 | Bring Ur Loving Back (Feat. Vector Tha Viper) |
| Pour me Water (feat. LKT & Ruffman) | |
| Lau Lau Spending (Ruffman) | |
| 2013 | Land Of Promise (Feat. Mista X-to) |
| So Fine | |
| 2015 | Auto Pilot ft IG Flamez & Tony Brown |
| 2016 | Imagination |
Collaborations[edit]
MI, Kwaw Kese (Ghana), Mo’Cheddah, Sheyman, Dagrin, Ruffman, Jaywon, Vector Tha Viper, Jo-El, Terry tha rappman, Harry Song, IG Flamez
Award/Nominations
| Year | Name |
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| 2003 | Gbedu Awards (Winner Best R&B Song/Group Of The Year (Gent2Men-for Majekaja) |
| 2003 | AMEN-Awards for Musical Excellence in Nigeria (Presenter of the year-TV) |
| 2003 | Fanta fame Music Awards (TV host of the year) Nominee |
| 2007/11 | DAME- Diamond Award for Media Excellence (Presenter of the year), Nominee |
| 2008 | The Future Awards (On-Air Personality of the year),Nominee |
References[edit]
- ↑ Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (10 November 2018). "One Kiss For Tito Da Fire". This Day Newspaper. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ Onyegbula, Esther (7 February 2019). "Tito Da.Fire, a Creative Musician With a Unique Voice". cityrovers.net/. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ Osaremen, Ehi James (1 November 2013). "Broadcaster Turned Singer, Tito Da Fire Marries Heartthrob In Lagos". ModernGhana. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ "Tito Da Fire's Marriage Crashes As Wife Relocates Child Abroad". aproko247.com. 13 October 2016. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ Onyegbula, Esther (21 June 2021). "Tito Da.Fire, Wouter Kellerman, LIRA represent Africa for 2021 International Day of Yoga". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ Austin, Fair (2 December 2017). "OAP, Tito Da.Fire Changes Gear With One Kiss". Independent Newspaper. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ Dro, Ameh (25 October 2010). "NEW MUSIC: Tito Da. Fire, Harrysong and Ego Omalicha collaborate on'Graduation Day Remix". ModernGhana. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ "New Music: Tito Da Fire – Fela Swag ft. Fela Kuti & Irich". ipromotemuziq.com. 20 April 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ↑ I'smail, Rahman (1 March 2017). "Tito Da Fire Releases "Beauty From Africa" Photos". globalexcellenceonline.com. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ Akinwale, Funsho (11 March 2017). "Tito Da.Fire releases new promo photos ahead of new single". The Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ "New Music: Tito Da.Fire – Wild Thoughts (DJ Khaled Cover)". BellaNaija. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ "Tito Da.Fire, Wouter Kellerman, LIRA Represent Africa Song". This Day Newspaper. 21 June 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ Emmanuel, Udodinma (11 December 2020). "Frank Donga, Tito Da Fire become NCF's Save Vulture brand ambassadors". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
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