Eli Jae

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Eli Jae
Birth nameAbuchi Elijae Emedem
Born (1997-05-07) 7 May 1997 (age 28)
Lagos, Nigeria
Genres Afro-fusion, afro-pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
LabelsSquareball Entertainment

Abuchi Elijae Emedem (born April 7, 1997) popularly known as Eli Jae, is a Nigerian-born singer and songwriter, [1] popularly known for his single 'Sexual Healing' which debuted at number 88 on official Nigeria TurnTable Top 100 songs chart. [2] He also ranked number 7 on the NXT Emerging Top Artistes and spent 8 consecutive weeks. [3]

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Early life

Abuchi Elijae Emedem was born and raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He developed an interest in music at an early age, influenced by a wide range of genres including Afrobeats, pop, gospel, and R&B. [4] Growing up in a musically inclined environment, he was exposed to both Nigerian and international artists, which played a role in shaping his taste and approach to music. [5] His upbringing in Port Harcourt also exposed him to a blend of cultural influences

Career

In 2023, Eli Jae was signed into Adasa Cookey’s owned record label, Squareball entertainment. [6] On 25 July 2023, he released his debut three-track Extended play titled Blend. [7] which received favourable reviews. [8] Adeayo of Pulse Nigeria stated in his review that 'he displays impressive penmanship with an effortless ability to mold melody in the sensual, calm, and stimulating way that drives R&B'. [9] On 14 April 2024, he released a single titled "All Over" which gained significant radio airplay. [10] On 24 July 2024 he released a single titled "Me & You" [11] [12] On 19 September 2024, he collaborated with fellow Nigerian artist Ric Hassani on a track [13] titled "Vida Miya" which received notable attention and radio airplay. [14] On 12 April 2025, He released a single titled "Sexual Healing" [15] off his debut studio album which debuted on official Nigeria TurnTable Top 100 songs at number 88 [2] and was ranked on NXT Emerging Top Artistes at number 7 and spent 8 weeks. [3] On 27 June 2025 he released his debut album titled Soundtrack To Great Sex [16]

Discography

Album

EP

Selected singles

As lead artist
YearTitleAlbum
2023"All Over" [19] Non-album single
2024"Me & U" [20] Non-album single
"Vida Miya" feat. Ric Hassani [21] Non-album single
2025Sexual Healing [15] Soundtrack To Great Sex (STGS)
Your BodySoundtrack To Great Sex (STGS)

References

  1. ↑ "Eli Jae enters top 10 on NXT Emerging Artists chart". Guardian Nigeria. Editorial. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Eli Jae's "Sexual Healing" debuts at no. 88 on official Nigeria top 100 chart". Vanguard Nigeria. Editorial. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  3. 1 2 "NXT Emerging Top Artistes". Turntable Nigeria. Editorial. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "Growing Afrofusion And R&B Trends Eli Jae Releases "All Over," a Catchy New Single". Soundcity TV. Editorial. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "FEATURE VIPER PRESENTS ELI JAE". Viper Mag. Editorial. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "SQUAREBALL ENTERTAINMENT ARTIST ELI JAE CELEBRATES LOVE WITH "ME & YOU"". The Replay Mag. Editorial. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "Early Listen of Eli Jae's EP "Blend"". More Branches. Editorial. 3 September 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  8. ↑ "Eli Jae Hits Sonic Core With "Blend" EP". Culture Custodian. Editorial. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  9. ↑ "Eli Jae impresses on debut project 'Blend". Pulse Nigeria. Editorial. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  10. ↑ "Watch Nigerian Afro-Fusion artist Eli Jae's official video for 'All Over'". Grunge Cake. Editorial. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  11. ↑ "Eli Jae Unleashes Brand New Single "Me & You"". The 49th Street. Editorial. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  12. ↑ "RisingRB andAfrofusionsensationEliJaereturnswith MeYou". GQ South Africa. Editorial. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  13. ↑ "R&B sensation, Eli Jae features Ric Hassani in new single 'Vida Mia'". Guardian Nigeria. Editorial. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  14. ↑ "Rising Nigerian Afrofusion R&B star Eli Jae drops single 'Vida Mia' feat Ric Hassani". Pulse Nigeria. Editorial. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  15. 1 2 "Eli Jae 'Sexual Healing' A Soulful Ode To Love And Intimacy". Unorthodoxreviews. Editorial. 30 March 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  16. 1 2 "Eli Jae drops debut Album 'Soundtrack to Great Sex". Guardian Nigeria. Editorial. 29 June 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  17. ↑ "Eli Jae Makes Debut With EP, "Blend"". Album Talks. Editorial. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  18. ↑ "Eli Jae Releases Highly Anticipated EP Titled Blend". Guardian NG. Editorial. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  19. ↑ "'All Over' by Eli Jae". Notion Online. Editorial. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  20. ↑ "Eli Jae drops new single 'Me & You'". Pulse NG. Editorial. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  21. ↑ "Rising Nigerian Afrofusion R&B star Eli Jae drops single 'Vida Mia' feat Ric Hassani". Pulse NG. Editorial. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
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