Kingsmart
Mukhtar Ibrahim (born 20 August 1996), professionally known as Kingsmart[1][2][3][4][5], is a Nigerian singer, producer, activist and fashion designer born in Kano. He is the founder, director, and CEO of Kvngz By Kingsmart, a music and basketball-inspired lifestyle brand known for its ready-to-wear clothing and accessories. He started the brand with seven branded accessories of his first studio extended play merch 'Where Are We Heading Tonight- The Ep'.
Kingsmart | |
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Born | Mukhtar Ibrahim Muhammad 20 August 1996 Kano, Nigeria |
🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
💼 Occupation |
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📆 Years active | 2018–present |
🏢 Organisation | |
🌐 Website | kingsmartmusic |
Early life[edit]
Kingsmart was born in 1996 in Kano,Nigeria. He grew up in kano , Audu utai street where he was raised by his mother. Kingsmart attended Al-Mahmoud nursery and primary school for his primary level, Kuntau science academy for his secondary level, and Ahmadu Bello University Zaria for his University.
Music[edit]
Kingsmart started music in his teenage years, which led to his mother building and furnishing a musical studio for him. Despite having all the tools at his disposal, he had not recorded any singles until 2021, when he released his first single titled “Standard”. Standard enjoyed a mind-blowing reception from his friends and colleagues in the Kano music industry. He has performed a number of his songs at notable parties and shows. In the year 2021, after releasing “Standard”, he went ahead to release two other singles: “Antidote, which he released in June of the same year, and “Emotionally” in July. Kingsmart is one of the promising artists in the ancient city of Kano.
The multi-talented artist and producer released his EP in 2022 titled "Where Are We Heading Tonight".
Discography[edit]
Album[edit]
Album Title | Album details | Album format | Album label |
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Kano Revolution | • Released date: 22 Jan 2021 | • Digital download | • Kse studio |
Album[edit]
Album Title | Album Details |
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Where Are We Heading Tonight: The EP |
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Song Title | Year | Genre | Type |
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Tems | 2022 | Afrobeats | Where Are We Heading Tonight |
Thief In The Night | 2022 | Dance hall | Where Are We Heading Tonight |
Savage | 2022 | Grime | Where Are We Heading Tonight |
Money Matters | 2022 | Afrobeats | Where Are We Heading Tonight |
Balling | 2022 | Afroswing | Where Are We Heading Tonight |
Standard | 2021 | Afrobeats | Single |
Antidote | 2021 | R&b | Single |
Emotionally | 2021 | R&b | Single |
Money Matters | 2022 | Afrobeats | Single |
Awards and nominations[edit]
He has a total of 2 nominations:
Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results | Ref |
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2023 | Cisco Youth Leadership Award | World's Most Inspiring Youth Leader | Nominated | [6] |
2021 | Naijatraffic Awards | Best Afro Pop Single | Nominated | [7] |
External links[edit]
References[edit]
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