Draft:Sugarboy (musician)
Umoren AKanimoh Felix (Born April 15 1992) , professionally Known as Sugarboy, is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter. He rose to fame with his single Hola Hola in 2016[1][2]which was MTV Base Nigeria hottest track of 2016.
Early life and Career
Umoren AKanimoh Felix was born in Uyo,Awka Ibom. Sugarboy is the first child in his family, He grew up in Lagos State and Niger State, Nigeria. At a young age, he fell in love with music and started practicing musical instruments.[3]
In 2012 Sugarboy met Emperor Geezy and in 2015 he got signed into G-Worldwide Entertainment. In 2016, Sugarboy dropped “Hola Hola” and in 2017 he released his debut album titled “Believe”[4][5][6]
Awards and nominations
| Organization | Year | Award | Recipient or nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Entertainment Legend Awards | 2016 | Hit Song of the Year | "Hola Hola" | Nominated | [7] |
Discography
- Hola Hola
- Kilamity (featuring Kizz Daniel)[8][9]
References
- ^ "Sugarboy – Hola Hola". Information Nigeria. 16 January 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Singer parties hard in 'Hola hola' video". Pulse Nigeria. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ https://www.legit.ng/1111859-sugar-boy-biography.html
- ^ "Music: Sugarboy set to drop Debut Album titled "Believe"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
- ^ "Sugarboy thrills fans at album listening party". The Nation Newspaper. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ "Sugarboy – Believe". Music In Africa. 24 May 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ "Yay! BellaNaija nominated for "Most Popular Blog Site" for the 2016 African Entertainment Legend Awards | See Full List of Nominees". BellaNaija. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ https://soundcity.tv/new-video-sugarboy-ft-kiss-daniel-kilamity/
- ^ https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/sugarboy-kilamity-ft-kiss-daniel-video/rzefk0y