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Ugoccie
Birth nameFavour Ugochi Anosike
Born (1997-03-06) 6 March 1997 (age 27)
Aba, Abia
OriginAbia, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • Rapper

Favour Ugochi Anosike // ⓘ(born 6 March 1997) popularly known as Ugoccie, is a Nigerian singer,[1] songwriter, rapper and voice over artiste.[2] She is known for her hit single "Do You Really Like Me?"[3] The song went viral on TikTok, which earned her the Rookie of the year nomination at The Headies 2022.[4]

Early life[edit]

Favour Ugochi Anosike was born on March 6, 1997. She hails from the Eastern part of Nigeria and of Igbo tribe to be precise.[5] She was raised alongside her siblings by her parents, she started singing from early, and finally entered the music scene at teen as an on-air-personality.[6]

Career[edit]

She went viral on social media after she ‘cover’ ‘One ticket’ song by Kizz Daniel who shared her freestyle on his platform alongside Tunde Ednut.[7]

In 2021, she won the next rated at naijattrafic Awards.[8]

In March 2022, she was nominated for Rookie Of The Year at The Headies 2022.[9]

On April 22, 2022, she collaborated with  a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer Phyno on her song titled Breakfast.[10][11]

On June 22, 2022, she was nominated at the NET Honours Class of 2022 awards.[12]

Discography[edit]

EP/Album[edit]

Singles[edit]

  • Do You Really Like Me[14][15]
  • No Wahala
  • Obi Cubana
  • Hookup[16]
  • Due Time[17]
  • Close For The Day
  • Breakfast feat. Phyno[18]
  • Ifenkili

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref(s)
2021 Naijatraffic awards Next rated “Ugoccie” Won [19]
Top Naija Music Awards Artiste of the Year Herself Won [20]
2022 NET Honours Class of 2022 Breakout Artiste of the Year (Female) "Ugoccie" Nominated [21]
The Headies Rookie of the Year Herself Nominated [22]
GMA Best rap single Herself Won
2023 CAEF awards Hit song of the year “Ugoccie” Won
Ae- FUNAI diaspora artist of the year “Ugoccie” Won
Gorgeous International celebrities Influential artist of the year Herself Won

References[edit]

  1. ^ "I've never been 'scoped' for sex –Ugoccie, singer". sunnewsonline. 28 November 2021. Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Future Sounds Vol.11 featuring Beekay, Ladé, Ugoccie, Badsome, Siki, and more". pulse nigeria. 11 June 2022. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Ugoccie officially releases debut single, 'Do You Really Like Me'". pulse nigeria. 9 April 2021. Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Wizkid Leads 2022 Headies Awards Nominees See Complete List". billboard. 26 July 2022. Archived from the original on 29 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  5. ^ "UGOCCIE: I WANT TO BE AMONG PEOPLE HOLDING IT DOWN FOR INDIGENOUS MUSIC". guardian. 2 July 2022. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  6. ^ "Ladies should speak more about their feelings — Ugoccie". punchng. 30 May 2021. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  7. ^ "Ladies should speak more about their feelings — Ugoccie". punchng. 30 May 2021. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  8. ^ "Naijatraffic Awards unveils 2021 nominees list". guardian nigeria. 18 May 2021. Archived from the original on 21 June 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  9. ^ "2022 Headies Full List Nominees". vanguard. 24 May 2022. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  10. ^ "Pulse List: 12 Nigerian heartbreak songs to help you through 'breakfast'". pulse nigeria. 26 May 2022. Archived from the original on 5 July 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  11. ^ "Dem Don Serve Me Breakfast- Ugoccie". wazobia. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  12. ^ "Net Honours 2022: Full List of Nominees Released". thenet. 22 June 2022. Archived from the original on 30 June 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  13. ^ "Ugoccie A Piece of me EP". albumtalks. 29 November 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  14. ^ "[Music] Ugoccie – "Do You Really Like Me" ft. Kolaboy". tooxclusive. 8 April 2021. Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  15. ^ "New Music: Ugoccie feat. Kolaboy – Do You Really Like Me". bellanaija. 8 April 2021. Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  16. ^ "Ugoccie stirs conversations with hookup". guardian. 18 June 2022. Archived from the original on 8 July 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  17. ^ "Official Lyrics To 'Due Time' By Ugoccie". notjustok. 4 November 2021. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  18. ^ "Ugoccie x Phyno – Breakfast". legit9ja. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  19. ^ "Naijatraffic Awards unveils 2021 nominees list". vanguard. 19 December 2021. Archived from the original on 16 April 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  20. ^ "Winners of the 8th Edition of Top Naija Music Awards (2021)". Top Naija Music Awards. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  21. ^ "NET Honours: Full List of Class of 2022 Winners". thenet. 1 July 2022. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  22. ^ "HEADIES RELEASES 2022 NEXT RATED NOMINEES LIST". 24 May 2022. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
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