Sean Tizzle

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Sean Tizzle
Birth nameMorihanfen Oluwaseun Oluwabamidele
Born (1989-12-15) December 15, 1989 (age 34)
Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
Origin Ilaje, Ondo State, Nigeria
GenresAfrobeats, R&B, Reggae, Hiphop, Dancehall, Pop & African Music
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, performer
Years active2013–present
LabelsWind Vane Music
Website duesthealbum.com

Morihanfen Oluwaseun Oluwabamidele (born 15 December 1989), known by his stage name as Sean Tizzle, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is currently signed to Wind Vane Music.

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Early life and career

Sean Tizzle was born into a Christian home in 1989, he is the fourth child in a family of five. Although he was born in Ikeja, he grew up in Ikorodu, and attended Community Grammar School, Majidun [1] as well as the Command Secondary School, Ibadan, he then went on to study theatre arts at the University of Ibadan. He began his music career as a rapper with the 3-Way band. [2]

Sean rose to stardom in 2013 after the release of his smash hit single Sho Lee and thereafter worked with Unlimited L.A to deliver the music video. [3] [4] [5]

In 2014, MTN Nigeria announced the signing of the music artiste on a 20 million naira endorsement deal. [6] [7] He also lands a Bacardi Breezer ambassadorship in August of the same year. [8]

Notable performances

He has performed in several popular events, including:

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

Film and television

Film
YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2014 Dazzling Mirage Supporting role [39]
2015AstraySupporting role [40]

Awards and nominations

YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)Results
2013 The Headies Next Rated Won
Producer of the Year (D'Tunes)Won
African Social AwardsInternational Act Of The YearWon
2014Caribbean African American Nations AwardBest New Musician Of The YearWon
Nigeria Media AwardNext Rated ArtisteWon
Nigerian Music Video AwardBest New Music Video (Sho Lee)Won

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Next Rated Award
2013
Succeeded by