Phyno
Birth name: Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike
Born : 9th October 1986
Residence : Enugu State, Nigeria
Genres: Igbo rap, hip hop
Occupation(s) : Rapper singer songwriter record producer
Labels: Sputnet Records, Penthauze Music
Associated acts : Illbliss Olamide Timpec
Who is Phyno?
The famous notable Nigerian entertainer, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike (born 9 October 1986), better known by his stage name Phyno, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer.
He started his musical career as a producer in 2003. He is renowned for rapping in the Igbo language. His debut studio album, No Guts No Glory, was released in 2014. It produced the singles “Ghost Mode”, “Man of the Year”, “Parcel” and “O Set”. As a producer, he has worked with artists such as Timaya, Flavour, Ruggedman, Bracket, J. Martins and Mr Raw.
Phyno Childhood Biography, Family, Fame & Facts — Life and music career
Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike was born and raised in Enugu State, though he is a native of Anambra State. His stage name Phyno, which is derived from the word ‘phenomenal’, was the nickname given to him by one of his high school friends named Emeka. Phyno developed an interest for music production during his secondary school days.
He initially wanted to become a pilot, but was told that he could be a doctor. Throughout high school, he learned to play the drums and piano. He also learned to create his own rendition of every recording he heard.
Phyno before the Fame
He studied Public Administration at the Institute of Management and Technology in Enugu, and started profiting from music during his second year at IMT. Phyno told Ifeoma Onoye that Mr. Raw is one of the few people he looks up to. Phyno started rapping in 2010 and relocated to Lagos to continue his music career.
2012–present:No Guts No Glory, Guinness campaign and 2 Kings (album)
Phyno started recording his debut studio album, No Guts No Glory, in 2012. The album features guest appearances from Stormrex, Omawumi, Olamide, Efa, P-Square, Timaya, Flavour N’abania, Mr. Raw, M.I, Ice Prince and Runtown. It was primarily recorded in Igbo and Nigerian Pidgin. On 25 September 2012, he released “Ghost Mode” as the album’s lead single.
The song features Olamide. It won Best Collabo at both the 2012 The Headies Awards and 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. The music video for “Ghost Mode” was released on 7 December 2012. It was shot and directed in Lagos by Clarence Peters.
Sputnet Records released the album’s second single, “Man of the Year (Obago)”, on 23 March 2013. The song, which was produced by Phyno, won the Best Rap Single category at the 2012 The Headies Awards. The music video for “Man of the Year (Obago)” was uploaded onto YouTube on 20 August 2013. It was also shot and directed by Peters in Abakpa Nike, and features a cameo appearance from Illbliss.
In September 2013, the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation banned the music video from being broadcast.
“Parcel”, the third single off the album, was released on 11 October 2013. The song was originally titled “Parcel (a BIG Nwa)”. The music video for “Parcel” was shot by Peters and released on 19 February 2014. On 4 March 2014, “O Set” was announced as the album’s fourth single. The song was produced by WizzyPro and features P-Square.
The music video for the song was directed by Jude Engees Okoye. On 22 May 2014, Phyno released the music video for “Alobam”, which was directed by Peters. The song, which is an Igbo slang for “My Guy”, was produced by Major Bangz.
On 2 September 2014, Phyno released the Peters-directed visuals to his “Authe (Authentic)” song with Flavour N’abania. On 7 October 2014, Phyno released the Major Bangz-produced “Yayo”.
The song debuted at number 8 on the Pulse Music Video Charts. The music video for the song, directed by Peters, premiered on 5 January 2015. Opeoluwani Akintayo of The Daily Times of Nigeria gave the video an overall rating of 8 out of 10 stars, while commending its use of props.
Phyno’s collaborative album with Olamide, titled 2 Kings, was released on 1 April 2015. Plans for the album were first announced in January 2014 by both rappers via social media.
Phyno Notable Performances
In June 2013, Phyno performed for 25 minutes in Owerri as part of the Star Music Trek tour. Phyno toured with D’banj, Burna Boy, Chidinma, Vector, Pucado, Seyi Shay, Show Dem Camp, Kay Switch and Sean Tizzle as a supporting act on the Hennessy Artistry 2013 Club Tour In April 2014, he performed at the 2014 edition of the Star Music Trek tour in Nsukka, Enugu State.
Phyno Childhood Biography, Family, Fame & Facts — Artistry and sound
He told the Nigerian Tribune that he raps in Igbo because he respects his culture and loves being himself. Although he primarily raps in Igbo, he combines a bit of Nigerian Pidgin and English in his music. Phyno believes that the elements of music makes it borderless.
Phyno Personal life
In a 2014 interview with The Punch newspaper, Phyno denied reports about impregnating a woman named Rita Edmond.
Phyno Childhood Biography, Family, Fame & Facts–Phyno Net Worth
So for those asking how much is Phyno’s net worth, Phyno’s net worth is estimated currently to be at $10 million this 2018 by Forbes
Phyno Albums
No Guts No Glory (2014)
2 Kings (2015) (with Olamide)
The Playmaker (2016)
Selected singles[edit]
“Oringo”
“Yayo”
“Connect ”
“Asai”
“Got it in my Vein” (featuring De Boss and RunTown)
“Nnunu” (featuring Stormrex)
“Ezege”
“Man of the Year”
“Alobam”
“Street (Kush) Muzik”
“Connect”
“Fada Fada (Ghetto Gospel)”
“E Sure For Me”
“So Far So Good”
“Link Up” (featuring M.I. and Burna Boy)
“Augment”(featuring olamide)
“Mkpotu” (featuring Zoro and Tidinz)
“No Be My Style” (featuring Burna Boy)
“Okpeke” (featuring 2Baba and Flavour)
“Onyeoma” (featuring Olamide)
Phyno Awards
MTV Africa Music Awards
2015 Himself Best Hip-hop Nominated
Channel O Music Video Awards
Year 2014 “Alobam” Most Gifted Hip-hop
City People Entertainment Awards
2014 Rap Artiste of the Year Won
No Guts No Glory Rap Album of the Year Nominated
2013 “Ghost Mode” featuring Olamide) Best Collabo of the Year Nominate
Nigeria Entertainment Awards
2014 Rap Act of the Year Nominated
2013 Best Rap Act of the Year “Ghost Mode” Nominated
(featuring Olamide) Best Collabo Won
African Muzik Magazine Awards
Year 2013 Best Newcomer Nominated
Best Rap Act Nominated
Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA)
2013 “Man of the Year” Best Afro Hip Hop Video
Things You Didn’t Know About Phyno
1. Phyno has been involved in scandals which he denied.
2. He is an ambassador for Guiness.
3. According to him, his inspiration are from M.I and Mr Raw.
4. He has Six Packs which he flaunts in his music videos.
5. He loves shoes.
6. He started signing in his school days
7. His stage name “Phyno Fyno” was coined from “phenomenal”
8. Phyno graduated from IMT, Enugu
9. He is the best Nigerian Igbo rapper 2015, 2016, 2017
10. Olamide is his best friend in the music industry
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