Emmy Gee

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Emmy Gee
Birth nameEmmanuel Nwankwo [1]
Born (1986-08-10) 10 August 1986 (age 37)
Nigeria
Origin Johannesburg, South Africa
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • entrepreneur
Years active2013–present
LabelsTeamtalkless

Emmanuel Nwankwo, known by his stage name Emmy Gee, is a Nigerian rapper based in South Africa. His debut single "Rands and Nairas" peaked at number 7 on South Africa's official music chart. [2] He started recording music at age 16 and worked with producer Shizzi in 2004. He co-founded the entertainment and clothing apparel company known as Teamtalkless. [1] [3]

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Early life and breakthrough single

Emmy Gee was born in Nigeria and is a descendant of the Igbo tribe. He is the last born of four siblings. He completed his primary and secondary education in Nigeria prior to moving to South Africa. Emmy Gee's debut single "Rands and Nairas" was released in 2013. It features rap vocals from AB Crazy and DJ Dimplez. In an interview with Zalebs in 2014, Emmy Gee said he had a feeling the song was going be successful after recording it. He revealed that AB Crazy wrote the song's hook and said they recorded the song to showcase the unity between Nigeria and South Africa. The music video for "Rands and Nairas" was shot and directed in South Africa by Nick Roux of Molotov Cocktail Productions. [3] On July 14, 2014, Emmy Gee released the remix of "Rands and Nairas", featuring Ice Prince, AB Crazy, Anatii, Phyno, Cassper Nyovest and DJ Dimplez. [4] Emmy Gee was among the few artists selected to perform at MTN's first Mandela Day concert in 2014. [5]

Personal life

Emmy Gee has a daughter named Emily Grace who was born in South Africa in 2016. [6]

Discography

Singles

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
SA
"Rands and Nairas"
(featuring AB Crazy and DJ Dimplez)		20137TBA
"Rands and Nairas (Remix)"
(featuring Ice Prince, AB Crazy, Anatii, Phyno, Cassper Nyovest and DJ Dimplez)		2014
"Champagne Showers"
(featuring King Jay)		2015
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
ArtistTitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
SA
Buffalo Souljah "Ziyawa" (featuring. Red Button & Emmy Gee)2014The Chosen One
Bolo J"This Year" (featuring. Emmy Gee)2015Non-album singles
DJ Dimplez"Bae Coupe" (featuring. Ice Prince, Emmy Gee & Riky Rick)
DJ Scratch Masta"To the Tope" (featuring. Emmy Gee, AB Crazy & Eindo)2016
King Jay"Owami" (featuring. Emmy Gee)
Tkinzy "Shake Ikebe" (featuring. Emmy Gee)
Teamtalkless"Church" (featuring. DJ Dimplez, TRK, Emmy Gee & King Jay) [7] 2017
DJ Kaywise "Normal Level" (featuring. Ice Prince, Kly & Emmy Gee)2018TBA

Awards and nominations

YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)RecipientResultsRef
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Music Video of the Year (Artist & Director)"Rands and Nairas"Won [8]
Diaspora Artist of the YearHimselfNominated [9]
Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted NewcomerNominated [10]
Most Gifted Video of the Year"Rands and Nairas"Nominated
2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Diaspora Artist of the Year"Himself"Nominated [11]

See also

List of Nigerian rappers

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