Koker | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Olayiwola Olabanji Kokumo |
| Also known as | Koke Boy |
| Born | 30 May 1993 Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afro-Pop, Fuji |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Chocolate City |
Olayiwola Olabanji Kokumo, better known as Koker, is a Nigerian afro-pop singer, songwriter and performing artists. [1] He currently has a record deal with Chocolate City. [2]
Koker was born on 30 may 1993 in Lagos State. He is the second child of his parents. [3]
He obtained a master's degree in creative arts from the University of Lagos. [4]
The beginning of his journey to stardom began when he released the single "Do Something" in 2015. Influenced by the works of King Sunny Adé, Shina Peters and Ebenezer Obey, Koker's sound is a fusion of Afrobeat, Jùjú and Afro-Pop. [5] Koker was featured on Chocolate City's 2015 compilation album, The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation . [6]
In 2016, he signed an endorsement deal with Cloud 9, an online music streaming company based in Nigeria. [7]
Back in 2016, Koker said he has never been embarrassed in his career and his performance with Sir Shina Peters was one of his most memorable experiences in his career. [8]
| Year | Title | Released Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation | 30 April 2015 |
As lead artist | ||
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Bokiniyen" | |
| 2018 | Too late | La Vida Koker |
| 2018 | E dey your body | |
| 2018 | Daddy ft (Falz) | |
| 2019 | HAPPY | La Vida Koker |
| 2015 | "Do Something" | Non-album single |
| 2016 | "Kolewerk" | |
| "Kolewerk (remix) (Olamide) | ||
| "Give Them" [9] | ||
| 2014 | "Rich" (MI featuring Koker) | The chairman |
| 2015 | "Rotate" (Stunt featuring Koker) | Non-album single |
| "Blessings" (G-Plus featuring Milli, Koker & Dice Ailes) | ||
| "Alujo" (Black Market featuring Phenom & Koker) | ||
| "Gerrarahere" (Falz featuring Koker) | ||
| "You Garrit" (Shodyreeks featuring Koker) | ||
| "Awon Temi" (Loose Kaynon featuring Dice Ailes & Koker) | The Gemini Project | |
| 2016 | "Atarodo" (DJ Spicey featuring Jumabee & Koker) | Non-album single |
| "Don't Go" (DJ Combs featuring Ink Edwards & Koker) | ||
| "Sisi Maria" (Omo Akin featuring Skales & Koker) | ||
| "Owo" (Klever Jay featuring Koker) | ||
| "Gan Gan" [9] (DJ Shabsy featuring Koker) | ||
| "U Name It" (Pryse featuring Big H & Koker) | ||
| "Day 1" (Ice Prince featuring Koker) | Jos to the World | |
| 2017 | ||
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Headies | Rookie of The Year | Himself | Nominated | [10] |
| Top Naija Music Awards | Artiste of the Year | Nominated | [11] [12] | ||
| TooXclusive Awards | Best New Artiste | Himself | Nominated | [13] [14] | |
| 2016 | The Headies | Best Street Hop Artiste | Kolewerk | Nominated | [15] [16] |
| Top Naija Music Awards | Artiste of the Year | Himself | Pending | [17] | |
| TooXclusive Awards | Best Street Hop Artiste | Kolewerk | Pending | [18] | |
| Next Rated | Himself | Pending |
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