Phyno

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Phyno
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Phyno performing in December 2014
Background information
Birth nameChibuzor Nelson Azubuike [1]
Also known asObiago
Born (1986-10-09) 9 October 1986 (age 37)
Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria [2]
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2003–present
Labels
  • Sputnet
  • Penthauze

Chibuzo Nelson Azubuike Ezege ( listen ; born 9 October 1986), who is known professionally as Phyno, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. [3] [4] Phyno was born and raised in Enugu State but is a native of Anambra State. He started his music career as a producer in 2003, and is renowned for rapping in the Igbo language. His debut studio album No Guts No Glory , which was released in March 2014, yielded the singles "Ghost Mode", "Man of the Year", "Parcel" and "O Set". [5]

Contents

Life and music career

A native of Anambra State of the Igbo tribe, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike was born and raised in Enugu State, southeastern part of Nigeria. His stage moniker came from the word phenomenal, which one of his friends from secondary school had given him. Phyno developed an interest in music production during his secondary school days. He initially wanted to become a pilot, but was told that he could be a doctor. He learned to play the drums and piano throughout secondary school and created his own rendition of every recording he heard. He studied public administration at the Institute of Management and Technology in Enugu, and started profiting from music during his second year there. Phyno told Ifeoma Onoye that Mr Raw is one of the few people he looks up to. [6] [7] Phyno started rapping in 2010 and relocated to Lagos State, southwest Nigeria to further his music career. [8]

Phyno started recording his debut studio album, No Guts No Glory , in 2012. [2] The album features guest appearances from Stormrex, Omawumi, Olamide, Efa, P-Square, Timaya, Flavour N'abania, Mr Raw, M.I, Ice Prince and Runtown. It was primarily recorded in Igbo and Nigerian Pidgin. The Olamide-assisted track "Ghost Mode" was released on 25 September 2012, as the album's lead single. [9] The song won Best Collabo at both The Headies 2012 and 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. [10] On 7 December 2012, Phyno released the music video for "Ghost Mode", which was filmed in Lagos by Clarence Peters. [11] Sputnet Records released the album's second single, "Man of the Year (Obago)", on 23 March 2013. [12] The song won Best Rap Single at the 2013 Headies Awards. [13]

In June 2013, Phyno performed for 25 minutes in Owerri as part of the Star Music Trek tour. [14] As a supporting act on the 2013 Hennessy Artistry Club Tour, he toured with D'banj, Burna Boy, Chidinma, Vector, Pucado, Seyi Shay, Show Dem Camp, Kay Switch and Sean Tizzle. [15] The music video for "Man of the Year (Obago)" was uploaded to YouTube on 20 August 2013. It was also shot and directed by Peters in Abakpa Nike and features a cameo appearance from Illbliss. In September 2013, the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation banned the music video from being broadcast. [16] The album's third single "Parcel", originally titled "Parcel (a Big Nwa)", was released on 11 October 2013. The music video for "Parcel" was shot by Peters and released on 19 February 2014.

"O Set" was released as the album's fourth single on 4 March 2014. The song was produced by WizzyPro and features vocals by P-Square. [17] The music video for the song was directed by Jude Engees Okoye. [18] On 22 May 2014, Phyno released the music video for "Alobam", which was directed by Peters. "Alobam" was produced by Major Bangz and is an Igbo slang for "My Guy". [19] On 2 September 2014, Phyno released the video for his "Authe (Authentic)" song with Flavour. [20] On 7 October 2014, he released the Major Bangz-produced track "Yayo", which debuted at number 8 on the Pulse Music Video charts. [21] [22] Phyno performed at the 2014 edition of the Star Music Trek tour in Nsukka, Enugu State. [23] [24] The Peters-directed music video for "Yayo" premiered on 5 January 2015. [25] Opeoluwani Akintayo of The Daily Times of Nigeria gave the video an overall rating of 8 of 10, commending its use of props. [26]

Phyno's collaborative album with Olamide, titled 2 Kings , was released on 1 April 2015. Both rappers announced plans for the album's release on social media. [27] Phyno announced plans to release his third studio album, Deal With It, in March 2019. Supported by the singles "Agu" and "The Bag", the album features guest appearances from Olamide, Falz, Davido, Don Jazzy, Zoro, Runtown and Teni. [28] In July 2021, Phyno released the single "Bia". [29]

Artistry

Phyno told the Nigerian Tribune he raps in Igbo because he respects his culture and loves being himself. Although he primarily raps in Igbo, he incorporates a bit of Nigerian Pidgin and English into his music. Phyno believes the elements of music make it borderless. [30]

Discography

Studio albums

Collaborative albums

Filmography

Film
YearFilmRoleNotes
2018 Lionheart as ObioraMovie

Awards and nominations

Phyno awards and nominations
Totals [lower-alpha 1]
Wins5
Nominations28
Note
  1. Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.

MTV Africa Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef
2015HimselfBest Hip-hopNominated [31]

Channel O Music Video Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef
2014 "Alobam"Most Gifted Hip-hopNominated [32]

City People Entertainment Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef
2014HimselfRap Artiste of the YearWon [33]
No Guts No Glory Rap Album of the YearNominated
2013"Ghost Mode"
(featuring Olamide)
Best Collabo of the YearNominated [34]
HimselfBest Rap Artiste of the YearNominated

Nigeria Entertainment Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef
2014 HimselfBest Rap Act of the YearNominated [35]
2013 Best Rap Act of the YearNominated [36]
"Ghost Mode"
(featuring Olamide)
Best CollaboWon [37]

African Muzik Magazine Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef
2013HimselfBest NewcomerNominated [38]
Best Rap ActNominated

Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA)

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef
2013"Man of the Year"Best Afro Hip Hop VideoNominated [39]

The Headies

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef
2014 Himself Artiste of the Year Nominated [40]
Phyno for "Alobam"Best Street-Hop ArtisteNominated
No Guts No GloryBest Rap AlbumNominated
Album of the Year Nominated
"Parcel"Best Rap SingleWon
"Dope Money"
(Olamide featuring Phyno)
Nominated
2013 Himself Next Rated Nominated [41]
Lyricist on the Roll Nominated
"Ghost Mode"
(featuring Olamide)
Best CollaboWon [42]
"Ezioku"
(Lynxxx featuring Ikechukwu, Illbliss, and Phyno)
Nominated [41]
"Man of the Year"Best Rap SingleWon [42]
"Anam Achi Kwanu"
(Illbliss featuring Phyno)
Nominated [41]
"Ghost Mode"
(featuring Olamide)
Nominated
2012 "Shutdown"Best Rap SingleNominated [43]
Phyno (for "Shutdown") Lyricist on the Roll Nominated

NET Honours

YearNominee/workAwardResultRef
2021HimselfMost Searched Musician (male)Nominated [44]
"HighWay" (DJ Kaywise featuring Phyno)Most played alternative songNominated

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