Namenj

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Namenj
Birth nameAli Jubril Namanjo
Born (1994-10-20) 20 October 1994 (age 28)
Ibadan, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • entrepreneur
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsemPawa Africa

Ali Jubril Namanjo Loudspeaker.svg pronunciation popularly known as Namenj Loudspeaker.svg pronunciation , is a Nigerian Afropop and Afrobeat singer and songwriter born in Ibadan city, Oyo State, Nigeria. [1]

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Early life and education

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, Namenj is studying at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Kano study centre. [2] [3]

Career

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]

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References

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  4. Soundcity staff writer (2020-11-21). "Mr Eazi Bets Heavy On Arewa Music, Signs Dj Ab & Namenj". Soundcity. Soundcity.tv. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
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  8. https://gaana.com/artist/namenj