Joe El
Joe El | |
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| Birth name | Joel Amadi Didam |
| Also known as | Joe EL, Joe-El, Joe Everlasting |
| Born | Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Kennis Music |
| Associated acts | |
Joel Amadi, known as Joe El, (born 23 March) is a Nigerian afrobeats singer, songwriter and performer,[1][2] signed with Kennis Music. In 2006, he participated in the Star Quest singing competition in Jos and later on in the annual Kennis Music Easter fiesta.[2]
Family and education
Joel Amadi was born to the Amadi Didam family in Sokoto, Sokoto State, and grew up in Kano State.[2] His father came from Zikpak, Kafanchan, southern Kaduna State,[3] and his mother from Otukpa, Benue State. Joel attended Ramat Nursery and Primary School and afterwards Army Day Secondary School, Bukavu Barracks, Kano State. After graduating, he studied at the Kaduna State College of Education, Kafanchan (affiliated to the University of Jos), from where he graduated in 2005 with a diploma in Accounting and Auditing.[2]
Several newsmedia reported the songwriter posting on 24 July 2020 about the murder of his father by Fulani herdsmen in his hometown, expressing his sadness and disappointment on the governor's handling of security in the state.[3][4][5][6] He explained to Opera News a week later that the state governor withdrew the troops a day before the incidence.[7] Speaking with The Guardian, he reportedly called on the federal and state government to speak up against the killings bedevilling the southern part of his state.[8]
Musical career
Joe El began his musical career in 2006, when he participated in the Star Quest singing competition which was his first TV appearance.
In 2009, he left Kano to Lagos where he hoped to achieve his dream of being among the world's greatest musicians. It took a struggle before he finally met Kenny Ogungbe, the CEO of Kennis Music record label who offered him a record deal in 2010. After getting signed in by Kennis Music, he released his debut single "I No Mind", which later got nominated for the Best R'n'b Video at the NMVA 2011 awards.
Joe El achieved more fame and popularity with the release of his award-winning track "Bakololo" which was a soundtrack used by Nigerian most famous radio stations between 2011 and 2012.[2] He also dropped hits such as: Love song and Happy and later on performed on big stages such as the Glo Rock n Roll show in four different states in Nigeria, the annual Kennis Music Easter Fiesta, and Star Quest Grand Finale.[2]
Joe El is often referred to as 2Baba's clone, due to their great facial resemblance.[9] In 2014, he personally expressed his admiration for the music legend and also how much he would like to collaborate with him[10] and testified that TuFace helped him overcome criticism[11]. In August 2016, he revealed how the striking resemblance with the legend made him weep bitterly.[12]
In 2014, Joe El released the video of a song titled "Hold On" featuring 2Face Idibia. The video was directed by Clarence Peters and produced by Grammy Award winning Hakim Abdulsamad.[13] The video later got nominated for The Headies award for best collaboration in 2015.[14]
In 2014, his song, "Oya Now" in which he featured Oritsefemi got another nomination for The Headies Best Collaboration Video award[15].
He again got two nominations in the NMVA 2014 edition, one for his song, "You Are In Love" which was nominated for Best R'n'b Video category which was won by Niyola and the other for his new video "Oya Now" nominated for Best Video by A New Act which he won.[16][17] These nominations helped push him further to the lamplight.[18]
In 2017, he narrated to Hip TV that the reason why Nigerian artistes turn down offers to perform live on stage is because of the poor pay.[19]
In 2019, he teamed up with Ace Music Producer Masterkraft to produce a dance song titled "Rawa" (Dance).
Discography
Songs
- "Gbemisoke", 2016
- "Nwanyi Oma"
- "Keep Loving"
- "Yamarita" (featuring Olamide)
- "Chukwudi" (featuring Iyanya)
- "Celebrate" (featuring Yemi Alade)
- "Oya Now" (featuring Oritsefemi)
- "Rawa (dance)", 2019
Albums
- Songs
- Hold On
- Timeless (2015)[20]
- Do Good (2016)[21]
- She Like Me
- Onye (Eji Kolo)
- You Are In Love
- I No Mind
Compilations featured
- "Bridal" (featuring Sound Sultan and Honorebel)
- Kennis Music All Starz Compilation (2011) [22]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Headies | Award for Best Collaboration | "Hold On" (featuring 2Baba) | Nominated | [14] |
| 2014 | The Headies | Award for Best Collaboration | "Oya Now" (featuring Oritsefemi) | Nominated | [15] |
| Nigerian Music Video Award (NMVA) | Best Video Award By A New Act | "Oya Now" (featuring Oritsefemi) | Won | [17] | |
| Best Afro Beat Video | "Oya Now" (featuring Oritsefemi) | Nominated | [17] | ||
| Best RnB Video | "You Are In Love" | Nominated | [17] | ||
| 2013 | The Most Finest Girl in Nigeria Beauty Pageant | Best New Act | Himself | Won | |
| The Most Endorsed Artiste | Himself | Won | [2] | ||
| 2012 | Kennis Music | The Most Laspotech celebrated Artiste of the year Award | Himself | Won | |
| 2011 | Nigerian Music Video Award (NMVA) | Best RnB Video Award | "I No Mind" | Nominated |
References
- ↑ Olatunbosun, Yinka (24 August 2014). "Nigeria: Joe-El's Journey to Stardom". All Africa. This Day. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Joe El". notjustok. Archived from the original on 22 September 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Herdsmen Murder Singer Joeel's Father in Kaduna". THEWILL. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ↑ Ikeji, Linda (25 July 2020). "Singer, Joel Amadi says his father was shot dead by Fulani herdmen in Southern Kaduna; calls out Gov. El Rufai". Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ↑ "Singer Joel Amadi's Father Killed By Herdsmen". Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ↑ Bamidele, Michael (July 25, 2020). "Joel Amadi Loses Father to Herdsmen Attack". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
- ↑ "El-rufai told the troops to leave my village a day before the attack - Joel Amadi explains". Opera News. August 2, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ↑ "More voices against Kaduna killings". The Guardian. August 5, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ↑ "Joe El vs 2baba. Seven things they have in common". The Cable. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
- ↑ "I can't fight with Tuface Idibia; he's my brother, a legend – JoEl Amadi (WATCH)". Idoma Voice. July 25, 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Nigeria: TuFace Helped Me Overcome Criticism - Jo-El". All Africa. Leadership. January 24, 2015. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ↑ "How Resemblance To Tuface Made Me Cry Bitterly - Joe El". Naijaloaded. August 9, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ↑ "VIDEO ∣ Joe El - Hold On ft. 2Face Idibia". Retrieved August 17, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Adeleke, Shayo (30 September 2015). "The Headies Awards 2015– Full Nominees List". 36NG. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "THE HEADIES AWARDS 2014 (Year in Review: July 2013 - June 2014)". The HEADIES. May 25, 2014. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ↑ "Joe El Wins His Very First Award At The NMVA". JAGUDA. November 26, 2014. Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 "Niyola's 'Toh Bad' Takes Away Best RnB Video At NMVA". Channels Television. November 27, 2014. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ↑ Tijani, Mayowa (December 31, 2014). "8 music stars you didn't know until 2014". The Cable. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ↑ Delano, Temitope (27 April 2017). "Nigerian Artistes Do Not Perform Live Because Of The Poor Pay – Joe EL". Tooxclusive. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ↑ "Nigerian Artist, Joe El Debuts 'Timeless' Album: Features International Music Prodigy B. Howard on 'Blown Away' Track". CISION PR Newswire. King Empire Entertainment. August 19, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ↑ Yhusuff, al (16 September 2016). "Do Good". Tooxclusive. Archived from the original on 7 March 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ↑ "Kennis Music All Starz Compilation 2011". Retrieved August 17, 2020.
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