Namenj
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| Birth name | Ali Jubril Namanjo |
| Born | 20 October 1994 Ibadan, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | emPawa Africa |
Ali Jubril Namanjo
pronunciation popularly known as Namenjpronunciation, is a Nigerian Afropop and Afrobeat singer and songwriter born in Ibadan city, Oyo State, Nigeria.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Namenj was born and raised in Ibadan, south-western Nigeria. His parents are from northern Nigeria; his father is from Kontagora in Niger State, his mother from Kano State (Hausa: Jihar Kano). Namenj's parents relocated to Ibadan, living in the Hausa community area, called Sabo, where Namenj was born. He completed his primary and secondary education in Ibadan.
While growing up, Namenj developed an interest in music, listening to songs by Westlife, Celine Dion and Dan Maraya among others. He speaks several languages: Hausa, Yoruba, and English. As of 2021[update], Namenj is studying at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Kano study centre.[2][3]
Career[edit]
Namenj began recording music in 2012. In 2015, he recorded a cover in the Hausa language of Adekunle Gold's hit "Orente", which received much attention through social media. Since his entry into the music industry, Namenj has released several songs.[4][5]
He has received awards in recognition of his music, including the emPawa Africa Award.[6][7]
Namenj's releases include:[8]
- "Nobody" (2020)
- "Dama", feat. Hamisu Breaker (2021)
- "Rayuwata"
- "Fatana"
- "Dabanne"
- "Baby Nagode"
- "Aure"
- "Tired"
- "Rai Na"
- "Watarana"
- "Idanuna"
- "Sai Dake"
- "Kala Kala"
- "Colabo"
- "Wata"
- "Separate"
- "Magana"
- "Ki Yafe Min"
- "Daram Daram"
References[edit]
- ↑ "Namenj Biography, Real Name, Religion, Songs, And History". NaijaDailys. 13 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
- ↑ "Cikakken Hira Da Mawaki Namenj". HausaMini.Com.Ng. 2021-05-22. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
- ↑ "Download Hira Ta Musamman da Mawaki Namenj Ft Hamisu Breaker 2 Mp4 & 3gp". 12 January 2016.
- ↑ Soundcity staff writer (2020-11-21). "Mr Eazi Bets Heavy On Arewa Music, Signs Dj Ab & Namenj". Soundcity. Soundcity.tv. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
- ↑ "Namenj Lyrics, Biography and Albums". AfrikaLyrics. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
- ↑ P.M.Express staff writer (25 November 2021). "Mr Eazi's emPawa Africa Signs Two Northern Artistes, DJ AB & Namenj". P.M.EXPRESS. Pmexpressng.com. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Adewoyin, Adeniyi. "Mr. Eazi signs two new music acts". The Nation Nigeria. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ https://gaana.com/artist/namenj
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