Nnena
Encyclopedia
Nnena is a writer
, singer and arranger
was formally introduced to the music scene in Nigeria
in 2006 with her feature appearance on the Nigerian rapper and MC, Modenine’s song, “Cry”. The following year Nnena released a single “Oluchi”.
The video of “Oluchi” was directed by award winning Clarence Peters and it got an Soundcity Music Video Awards (SMVA) 2007 best female video nomination.
village in Anambra State
, Nigeria. She is a singer, writer of poetry
and prose
, composer
. Nnena found herself being raised by her mother, a retired nurse from whom she strongly believes she got her musical talents from.
A college graduate in Estate Management from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, she writes articles that have been published in the men’s lifestyle magazine Mode Men.
group she formed with three of her friends in secondary school.
The group split before her teen years. In Enugu
, the town of her birth, she began work on her demo in 2002 and managed to let out a single or two but it was a year later that a chance meeting with Gbenga Sokefun an artist manager launched a new phase in her career. Sokefun (elder sibling to T.Y. Bello), was the force behind the now defunct gospel group KUSH, that paraded the likes of Lara George, Emem, Dapo Torimiro
and T.Y.
What prompted the music promoters’ interest was her album length demo, Enrapture. Nnena's first single Missing (produced by Melman
of Dr Dre’s Aftermath organization) was played on radio with good rotation.
Nnena writes her own songs, plays the guitar and presents her material in English and two major Nigerian languages, Igbo
and Yoruba
.
, Hip Hop World Awards, Nigeria Television Fashion Show, Lyricists Lounge, Colossal Entertainment Live Revolution, Rhythm Unplugged, Miss World University Nigeria, Felabration, Mode Men Black Nite, Style Nite, Nigeria's Next Super Model and so on.
A stint with former Rhythm 93.7 OAP, Shola Thompson's late night program, Rhythms Of The Nite as a guest relationship analyst was instigated by her She column in the magazine, Mode Men.
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
, singer and arranger
Arranger
In investment banking, an arranger is a provider of funds in the syndication of a debt. They are entitled to syndicate the loan or bond issue, and may be referred to as the "lead underwriter". This is because this entity bears the risk of being able to sell the underlying securities/debt or the...
was formally introduced to the music scene in Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
in 2006 with her feature appearance on the Nigerian rapper and MC, Modenine’s song, “Cry”. The following year Nnena released a single “Oluchi”.
The video of “Oluchi” was directed by award winning Clarence Peters and it got an Soundcity Music Video Awards (SMVA) 2007 best female video nomination.
Biography
The last of five children, Nnenna Chinwe Ezeakunne also known as Nnena Omali hails from UgaUGA
UGA or Uga may refer to:UGA* University of Georgia** Uga , the English Bulldog representing the University since 1956* Uganda* United Golf Association* "Ultra Graphics Array", more commonly called "Ultra eXtended Graphics Array" or UXGA...
village in Anambra State
Anambra State
Anambra is a state in south-eastern Nigeria. Its name is an anglicized version of the original 'Oma Mbala', the native name of the Anambra River. The Capital and the Seat of Government is Awka. Onitsha and Nnewi are the biggest commercial and industrial cities, respectively. The state's theme is...
, Nigeria. She is a singer, writer of poetry
Poetry
Poetry is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning...
and prose
Prose
Prose is the most typical form of written language, applying ordinary grammatical structure and natural flow of speech rather than rhythmic structure...
, composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
. Nnena found herself being raised by her mother, a retired nurse from whom she strongly believes she got her musical talents from.
A college graduate in Estate Management from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, she writes articles that have been published in the men’s lifestyle magazine Mode Men.
The Music Life
By the age of ten, Nnena already had a catalogue of songs in her scrap book and a dream to one day become a musician. She was also a member of a gospelGospel music
Gospel music is music that is written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music....
group she formed with three of her friends in secondary school.
The group split before her teen years. In Enugu
Enugu
Enugu is the capital of Enugu State in Nigeria. It is located in the southeastern area of Nigeria and is largely populated by members of the Igbo ethnic group. The city has a population of 722,664 according to the 2006 Nigerian census. The name Enugu is derived from the two Igbo words Enu Ugwu...
, the town of her birth, she began work on her demo in 2002 and managed to let out a single or two but it was a year later that a chance meeting with Gbenga Sokefun an artist manager launched a new phase in her career. Sokefun (elder sibling to T.Y. Bello), was the force behind the now defunct gospel group KUSH, that paraded the likes of Lara George, Emem, Dapo Torimiro
Dapo Torimiro
Dapo Torimiro is a multi-platinum songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and singer. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, he has worked in the music industry in the U.S...
and T.Y.
What prompted the music promoters’ interest was her album length demo, Enrapture. Nnena's first single Missing (produced by Melman
Melman
Melman is a surname or given name, and may refer to:* Seymour Melman , American professor of industrial engineering and operations research* Jeff Melman, American television producer and director...
of Dr Dre’s Aftermath organization) was played on radio with good rotation.
Nnena writes her own songs, plays the guitar and presents her material in English and two major Nigerian languages, Igbo
Igbo language
Igbo , or Igbo proper, is a native language of the Igbo people, an ethnic group primarily located in southeastern Nigeria. There are approximately 20 million speakers that are mostly in Nigeria and are primarily of Igbo descent. Igbo is a national language of Nigeria. It is written in the Latin...
and Yoruba
Yoruba language
Yorùbá is a Niger–Congo language spoken in West Africa by approximately 20 million speakers. The native tongue of the Yoruba people, it is spoken, among other languages, in Nigeria, Benin, and Togo and in communities in other parts of Africa, Europe and the Americas...
.
Key Appearances
Since 2004, she has played numerous events as a solo act including : MTN Y'ellow Fest, Star Mega JamStar Mega Jam
The Star Mega Jam is an annual musical concert organized by Star lager beer which is manufactured by Nigerian Breweries Plc. The show features international artistes who perform alongside the best of Nigerian artistes....
, Hip Hop World Awards, Nigeria Television Fashion Show, Lyricists Lounge, Colossal Entertainment Live Revolution, Rhythm Unplugged, Miss World University Nigeria, Felabration, Mode Men Black Nite, Style Nite, Nigeria's Next Super Model and so on.
A stint with former Rhythm 93.7 OAP, Shola Thompson's late night program, Rhythms Of The Nite as a guest relationship analyst was instigated by her She column in the magazine, Mode Men.
Discography
| Year | Title(Singles) | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | So | - |
| 2004 | Missing | - |
| 2007 | *Oluchi | Questionmark Entertainment |
| 2008 | Love Me, Love My Dog | - |
| 2009 | Palaver | - |
| 2009 | Oluchi (revised) | - |
- First single in professional capacity