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Umoren AKanimoh Felix (Born April 15 1992) , professionally Known as Sugarboy, is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter.[1] He rose to fame with his single Hola Hola in 2016[2][3]which was MTV Base Nigeria hottest track of 2016.
Early life and Career
[edit]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.[4]
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”[5][6][7]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Organization | Year | Award | Recipient or nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Entertainment Legend Awards | 2016 | Hit Song of the Year | "Hola Hola" | Nominated | [8] |
Discography
[edit]- Hola Hola
- Kilamity (featuring Kizz Daniel)[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/sugarboy-nigerian-reggae-dancehall-star-interview-2476716131
- ^ "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