Flavour whose full name is Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer well known for recording his songs in his native language-Igbo.
Background
Flavour who hails from Umunze in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra state was born on the 23rd of November, 1983 in Enugu State. He started joined his church choir at a young age as a drummer and caught the attention of the CEO of a of SoundCity Communications.Mr Ordor. He learnt how to play drums professionally under the tutelage of the company and even provided backup vocals for other muscicians in the company.
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Music Career
Flavour started his solo music career in 2005 with the release of his debut studio album N’abania with the lead single N’abnia Ft Mr Raw. Although the album was a success, it was only popular in the eastern part of the country. His follow up album Uplifted which was released in 2010 was thankfully more successful than the first. It was supported by top singles like Nwa Baby(Ashawo Remix), Adamma and Oyi Remix (Ft Tiwa Savage).
His third album Blessed was equally a huge success and the fourth Thankful which was released in December 2014 with features from other stars like Chidinma (on Ololufe) Phyno and M.I (on Wiser) topped charts for weeks after its release.
Flavour’s career has not lacked controversy either, in 2012 Wutah a ghanian duo accused him of stealing the rythm, chorus and tempo of their song Kotosa and using it on his son Kwarika.
Awards
Wins
- Best Collabo award at the Hip Hop World Awards in 2011
- Best R&B Video “Oyi Remix” award at the Channel O Music Video Awards in 2012
- Best Collabo award at the The Headies in 2012
- Best Indigenous Artist/Group Himself award at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2012
- Best Collabo of the Year award at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2013 Video of the Year award at the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) in 2013
- Best High Life Video at the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) in 2013
- Best Indigenous Concept at the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) in 2013
- Best use of costumes at the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) in 2013
- Video of the Year award at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2014
- won Best Live Act award at the MTV Africa Music Awards in 2014
- He won the Best Video of the Year award at the African Muzik Magazine Awards in 2014
Nominations
- Best Collabo of the Year award at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2014
- African Artiste of the Year award at the Ghana Music Awards in 2013
- Artiste of the Year award at the The Headies in 2013
- Album of the Year award at the The Headies in 2013
- Best R&B/Pop Album award at the The Headies in 2013
- Best Indigenous Artist/Group award at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2013
- African Artiste of the Year award at the Ghana Music Awards in 2013
- Musician of the Year (Male) award at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2013
- Best Highlife award at the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA)in 201
- Most Gifted Afro-Pop Video award at the Channel O Music Video Awards in 2011
- Most Gifted African West Video award at the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards in 2011
- Best R&B Single award at the Hip Hop World awards in 2011
- Best High Life Video award at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2011
- African Artiste of the Year award at the Ghana Music Awards in 2010
- Most Gifted Afro Pop award at the Channel O Music Video Awards in 2014
- Indigenous Artist of the Year award at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2014
- Best Album of the Year Blessed award at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2014
- Best Music Video of the award at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2014
- Best Collaboration award at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2014
- Best Male West Africa award at the African Muzik Magazine Awards in 2014
- He won the Best Traditional Artist award at the African Muzik Magazine Awards in 2014
- Musician Of The Year award at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2014
Net Worth
Flavour’s net worth is estimated to be N2.5 billion.
