Bracket (duo)

For the American rock group, see Bracket (band).

Bracket
Birth name	Nwachukwu Ozioko Obumneme Ali
Also known as	Vast & Smash
Genres	R&B, Afropop
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Bracket Records

Bracket are a Nigerian afropop and R&B music duo composed of Obumneme Ali a.k.a. "Smash" and Nwachukwu Ozioko a.k.a. "Vast". ^[1] Bracket started as a three-man music group before a member called Bistop dropped out. The duo are currently signed to Bracket Records and are best known for releasing hit singles like "Happy Day", "Me & U", "Yori-Yori" and "Ada Owerri" "Mama Africa" "Panya" which received several positive reviews and airplay. ^[2] Their albums include of Least Expected, Cupid Stories , Alive, and Love Letters.

Background

Vast and Smash grew up in Nsukka town, Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria, where they used to attend campus shows while growing up. ^[3]

Discography

Studio albums

• Happy Day (2006)
• Least Expected (2009)
• Cupid Stories (2011)
• Alive (2015) ^[4]
• Love Letters (2022)

Awards and nominations

In 2012, Bracket received an honorary award from the city of Philadelphia at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. ^[5] Some of their awards include:

Year	Award ceremony	Award description	Result
2012	The Headies	Artiste of the Year	Won [6]
2013	2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards	Best Indigenous Artist/Group	Nominated
2013	2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards	Best Collaboration of the Year	Nominated

References

1. Babatunde Ologe (27 August 2010). "ASUU Strike Saved Us – Bracket". News Nigeria. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
2. "Bracket: The Yori Yori duo". 9jaHob.com. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 29 July 2015.^{[ permanent dead link ‍]}
3. Mukosolu Nzom (3 November 2012). "Our pain, our gains, our story – Bracket". Vanguard . Retrieved 29 July 2015.
4. Olumide Adesida (14 July 2015). "Bracket unveils art, track list for new album". The Net. Archived from the original on 10 August 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
5. "Nigeria's fast rising duo Bracket to receive honorary award in the U.S". Nigeria Music Network. 9 May 2012. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
6. Biodun Ogundairo (23 April 2012). "Wande Coal, Bracket, Darey Lead HHWA 2010 Nominations". The Net. Archived from the original on 31 July 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.