All you need to know about Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli Popularly known as Flavour N’abania Let’s take a look at his Biography, Nationality, Career, Age, Net worth, Family.
ABOUT
Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli, better known by his stage name Flavour N’abania or simply Flavour, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
EARLY LIFE
Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli was born 23 November 1983, in Enugu, Enugu Nigeria. Although, he hails Anambra State.
His family is originally from Umunze in Orunmba South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria.
EDUCATION
Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli‘s educational background is not much. He was only invited to join the company on an educational scholarship to study music.
Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli
CAREER
Flavour began his music career at the age of 13 when he started playing the drums for his church choir in Enugu. The resident pastor at his church introduced him to a friend, Chris I. Ordor, the CEO of SoundCity Communications.
In 1996, After three years of playing the drums, At the age of 19, Flavour emerged unto Nigeria’s musical scene as a drummer and pianist for a local Enugu band. After learning to play drums professionally, Flavour received an offer to perform at City Centre, Enugu. The massive crowd at City Centre inspired him to gain new grounds and reach great heights. Flavour started playing the drums professionally.
In 1999, Flavour moved on from playing the drums and started playing the keyboard. He also used to provide backing vocals for other musicians at SoundCity.
In 2005, Flavour released his debut album N’abania through Obaino Music. The album’s success was relative and limited to Eastern Nigeria, particularly Enugu State. Flavour collaborated with Mr Raw on the album’s lead single titled “N’abania”. The song was recorded at Kingsley Ogoro’s music studio in Lagos, Nigeria.
Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli
Following the relative success of his debut album, Flavour released Uplifted in 2010. While working on the album, Flavour believed the album would surpass his previous works. Flavour’s projection came true when the album broke national barriers. Lolhiphop Records, an established record label in South Africa, released the album after popular demand. The album’s top singles include “Nwa baby (Ashawo Remix)”, “Adamma”, and was a good singer when he was little Oyi Remix” featuring Tiwa Savage.
Thankful was released in December 2014. The album consists of 22 tracks and runs for one hour seventeen minutes. Receiving generally positive reviews from critics, Thankful sold thousands of copies and features hit tracks such as the love ballad “Ololufe” featuring Chidinma and the fast-tempo Afro-Pop song “Wake Up” feat. Wande Coal. Ijele The Traveller is an album released in 2017. It contains 17 tracks – including a track featuring a blind Liberian fan.
On December 4 2020, Flavour released his 7th studio album titled “Flavour of Africa”, which has 16 tracks
FAMILY
Flavour, has gotten married to his first baby mama, Sandra Okagbue. The music star, and Okagbue got married at a private ceremony that took place in Onitsha on Monday August 3, 2020.
PERSONAL LIFE
Flavour’s educational background in music enabled him to learn music production from Dekumzy, Isi Charles and Nnachie.
ACHIEVEMENT
Flavour has successfully gotten endorsement deals from various brands; he’s a brand ambassador for Nigeria breweries life beer and energy drink bullet and also the brand ambassador for MTN Nigeria as a telecommunication giant. And also here are his winning awards:
Flavour N’abania
— 2014 he was nominated for Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Afro Pop “Ada Ada”. He also won Best Traditional Artist -Best Video of the Year “Ada Ada”
— 2014 he was nominated for Nigeria Entertainment Awards Indigenous Artist of the Year.
— City People Entertainment Awards Musician Of The Year (Male) Nominated
— He was nominated the Best Collabo of the Year “Oh! Baby “You & I” “Chidinma featuring Flavour N’abania”.
— In 2014 He was given an Award – Best Live Act. Video of the Year “Ada Ada” – MTV Africa Music Awards.
NET WORTH
Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli net worth is over thousands of Naira. And this has make him part of the Richest Musicians in Nigeria.
