Johnel
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| Johnel | |
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| File:Johnel NG Photograph.jpgJohnel NG Photograph.jpg Johnel NG in 2023 | |
| Born | Nnamani Chimaobi John |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Johnel NG |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 📆 Years active | 2020–present |
Nnamani Chimaobi John,[3] known professionally as Johnel, is a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter.[4][5]
Early life[edit]
Johnel was born in Lagos, Nigeria.[6] He started pursuing his music career in 2020, while he attended high school in Lagos.[2]
Career[edit]
In 2023, Johnel released three extended plays "Conversations with Myself", "Happy Story, Sad Reality" and "Painting Pictures" under ONErpm[7] following his collaboration with American rapper Daine Steele on a hip hop single "Mercy" which was released alongside a music video.[8] Johnel won The Next Star Awards.[3] He was also among the TNMA nominees.[9] In 2022, his afrobeat single "Kolo" reached top 5 on Anghami Afrobeat songs chart[10] which was also released via ONErpm.[11] People have described Johnel as a "jack of all trades." On 26 January 2024, Johnel released a hip hop and R&B single titled "Wake Up, It's Daylight" which was featured on This Day newspaper prints.[5][2]
Discography[edit]
EPs[edit]
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| NG | ||
| Conversations with Myself[9] |
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| Painting Pictures[12] |
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| Happy Story, Sad Reality[13][14] |
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Awards and nominations[edit]
| Award | Categories | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNMA | Best hip hop artist | Himself | Nominated | [9] |
| The Next Star Awards | Emerging Raising Star | Himself | Won | [15][3][16] |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Johnel". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (20 January 2024). "Johnel NG Teases Upcoming R&B-Influenced Song". This Day. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Major, Michael (4 January 2024). "Johnel Talks Nigerian Hip Hop & R&B Scene". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ↑ Nwaokolo, Nneamaka (9 July 2023). "Meet Johnel, Trap Music's Blooming Unicorn". The Herald. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Major, Michael (26 January 2024). "Johnel Gets Inspirational On 'Wake Up, It's Daylight'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ↑ Reporter, Our (24 April 2022). "Johnel NG Nigerian rapper Biography". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ↑ Ogunsemore, John (10 August 2023). "Johnel NG Releases Painting Pictures Extended Play". The Herald. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ↑ Adedayo, Ademola (27 December 2023). "Johnel NG Welcomes Daine Steele Into His Lenient World On Latest Single, "Mercy"". Culture Custodian. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Reporter, Reporter (May 19, 2023). "Johnel NG Opens a New Chapter with Conversations with Myself EP". City People Magazine. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ↑ Hassan, Muaz (1 November 2022). "Johnel NG releases Kolo to lighten up fans mood". The Eagle. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ↑ Pulse, Miix (11 November 2022). "Johnel NG drops new single Kolo". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ↑ Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (2 September 2023). "Singer, Songwriter Johnel Releases 'Painting Pictures'". This Day. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ↑ Ihesiulo, Grace (10 November 2023). "Johnel NG shares wildly anticipated EP 'Happy Story, sad reality'". Daily Times. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ↑ Sarachik, Justin (29 November 2023). "Christian Rap Submission Picks of the Day". Rapzilla. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ↑ "Past Winners". The Next Star. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ↑ "The Next Star Award 11th Edition: Winners Emerge". MENAFN. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
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