Waconzy

Waconzy
Background information
Birth name Obinna Kelvin Anyanwu
Born (1983-08-10) August 10, 1983[1]
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Origin Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
Genres Afro pop music, pop, R&B, hip hop music, soul, reggae
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist
Years active 2008–present
Labels Dv8 Media
Associated acts 2face Idibia, Duncan Mighty, Flavour N'abania, Timaya, Kcee, Iyanya
Website www.waconzy.com

Obinna Kelvin Anyanwu (born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria), better known by stage name Waconzy, is a singer, songwriter, record producer and philanthropist with family roots in Umuahia, Abia State. He is the founder of Dv8 Media and the Waconzy foundation. He rose to prominence in 2010 with his song "I Celebrate" which appeared on the I Celebrate album. His second album Money Back Guarantee was released in 2013. He is currently signed to Dv8 Media.

Early Life, Breakthrough Single and Music Career

Early life

Obinna kelvin Anyanwu popularly known as Waconzy was born on the 10th of August 1983 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State where he basically grew up. Waconzy completed his primary and secondary education in Port Harcourt.In 1998, Waconzy recorded his first song while he was still in high school[2] and Waconzy released his first commercial single in In year 2000, Waconzy gained admission into the prestigious Federal University of Technology Owerri and graduated in 2005 with a bachelor of technology in Project management. After completing his NYSC service in 2006, Waconzy joined the project management institute in America where he was certified a Project Management Professional (PMP) and in 2008, he set up his company Dv8 Media .[3][4]

"I Celebrate"

In 2008 Waconzy released his hit single, "I Celebrate" which shot him into limelight .The official Video for his hit song I Celebrate was shot by Clarence Peters of CAPital Dream Pictures in lagos Nigeria. In 2011, Waconzy collaborated with Duncan Mighty for remix of I Celebrate which was also a success.

Debut album: "I Celebrate"

He released his debut album I Celebrate in 2010 . After conquering Port Harcourt as one of Niger Delta’s Pioneer artistes, The album's top singles include "i Celebrate", "too much money", "wedding day" and "Chuku Chuku".[5][6]

Career(2008 - 2015)

Waconzy, who is well known for his ability to blend Soul music with afrobeats set sail in the music industry in 2008. He went ahead to release his debut Album I Celebrate in 2010 which featured songs like too much money, wedding day, chuku chuku and I celebrate remix featuring Duncan Mighty.[7] Following the success of his debut album, Waconzy released his Money Back Guarantee album in 2013 which featured songs like Amosu , Club on fire and Sweet like tombo.[8] and in 2015, He released the Waconzy greatest Hits compilation album which featured songs like, Na God, Balling like waconzy (Ekpoh) and Ogbono.[9]

Waconzy has collaborated with so many artistes including Banky W. (Jagolova), Faze (Champion), Duncan Mighty (I Celebrate Remix), Naeto C (Hallelujah Remix), Truth Hurts ( Club on fire remix)

World Tours And Notable Performances

World Tours

Hottest Naija Boy Alive Tour (Europe Tour) in 2014 [12] where he spotted with Sean Combs [13]

Notable Performances

He has performed in several events and shows since his rise to stardom, performed in events like:

Controversy

Several Feud With Various Artistes

Press releases

“ Over the years, thanks largely to the evolution of the comedy industry, Warri, Delta State, has become synonymous with comedy. Hardly is a Nigerian comedian considered funny unless he has a trove of jokes derived from Warri and its various attributes. Now, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is gradually becoming to music, what Warri is to comedy. In the last couple of years, some artistes, born and bred in the Garden City, are foraying into the music industry, turning it by the ears and sustaining music lovers’ attention. Though there have been other artistes in the past, we take a look at four of the reigning artistes from Port Harcourt like Timaya, Duncan Mighty, Waconzy and Frank D’Nero.[23] ”
“ It was celebration time for Afropop/Afrobeat Maestro Waconzy, who turned a year older on Saturday, August 10, 2013.

The singer, obviously humbled by the event, thanked God for a successful music journey in which he’s toured the world, armed with his music and preaching the lyrical gospel of creativity and positivity to his massive fan population the world over.

So as expected, the ‘Celebrate’ crooner switched to celebratory mood. First he made a connection to his ever-supportive fans, releasing a direct phone number (08035527776) for them to make a direct connection to him. He also was available on Twitter, having some bonding moments with his fans, and these lasted between noon and 10pm yesterday. Trust the ladies to take advantage!

Now here’s the best part…

Not content with popping them bottles alone, Waconzy did some sharing. The singer spent a great deal of his time, feeding over 1000 beggars and the less privileged at different areas in Lagos. He also did donate money to them for drugs and relief materials. How sweet!

Well, as every good thing must end, Sunday, today, will have Waconzy having a thanksgiving service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). Where he’s sure to have some quality bonding moment with his Maker.[10]

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“ Waconzy recently partnered with Chief Sobere Diri, chairman of Hamilton Technologies to donate a large number of treated mosquito nets, anti-malaria drugs to residents of riverine areas in Niger delta to help eradicate malaria from that area.

Malaria is the biggest enemy of the human race. Malaria kills about 3,000 Children daily and about 2 million people yearly. I believe we cannot keep waiting on the government, thats why i took it upon myself to be an agent of change and touch as many lives as possible via my "Waconzy Versus Malaria 2" anti-malaria campaign.[24]

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“ But as its said, give respect to whom its due, Burna Boy clearly hasn’t forgotten that and he has given a huge shout out to Waconzy, though not publicly, he has done it through what he does best... His music, on the second track (No no no) of the hugely impressive album, Burna Boy hails Waconzy.[25] ”

Discography

Singles

Albums

Awards and nominations

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2009 Glitz Awards Song of The Year (Ikebe Super) Won
2010 Odudu Awards[26] Artist of The Year (Himself) Won
Song of the year (I celebrate) Won
Naija Urban (Male) Won
Best Collaboration ('ft. Ibz, Drill, Big mouth – Too Much Money') Won
2011 NigerDelta Advancement Awards Video of the Year (I Celebrate) Won
2012 City People Entertainment Awards Best Raggae/Dancehall artiste (I Celebrate Remix) Nominated
2013 Blue print Awards Best indigenous Artist of the year (Amosu) Won
F.A.C.E Awards International Artist of the year {Himself} Nominated
2014 New Media Awards Best use of Social Media NGO (Waconzy’s Silver spoon foundation) Nominated[27]
2015 NIGER DELTA ADVANCEMENT AWARDS[28] BEST MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR (MEXfor Amosu) Pending
VIDEO OF THE YEAR(Amosu) Pending
NIGER DELTA ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (Himself) Pending

Awarded

In 2013 At the 6th Annual World Music and Independent Film Festival Holywood USA, Nigerian entertainer, Anyanwu Obinna Kelvin better known as Waconzy was honoured with a humanitarian award as his contribution to the fight against malaria in Africa through his 'Waconzy Versus Malaria Zero Tolerance' campaign, was duly recognized and rewarded.[29]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Biography of Waconzy". Waconzy.
  2. ↑ "Early life Story of Waconzy". Jango.
  3. ↑ "Early life Story of Waconzy". Waconzy.
  4. ↑ "Waconzy ‘buys over Dv8 media with $100,000". The Net.
  5. ↑ "Waconzy Biography". SongzFactory.
  6. ↑ "I Celebrate Waconzy". iTunes.
  7. ↑ "I Celebrate Album By Waconzy". iTunes.
  8. ↑ "Money Back Guarantee Album By Waconzy". iTunes.
  9. ↑ "Waconzy: Greatest Hits Album By Waconzy". iTunes.
  10. 1 2 3 "Touching! Singer Waconzy Feeds 1000 Lagos Beggars & Less Privileged On His Birthday". Joey Akan. 10 August 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  11. ↑ "Waconzy Receives Humanitarian Award at WMI Film Festival in Hollywood (Photos)". Odinaka.
  12. ↑ "Waconzy kicks off his Hottest Naija Boy Alive Europe Tour". Tatafo Naija. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  13. ↑ "Waconzy Pictured With P. Diddy On His American Tour, View Photo". Ono Bello. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  14. ↑ "MTN POWER OF 10 CONCERT". Jaguda. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  15. ↑ "Calabar Festival 2013". TheVoice.
  16. ↑ "Waconzy’s Performance At The Caribbean African American 2013". Waconzy.
  17. ↑ [hhttp://spellsmusic.net/video-waconzys-performance-at-the-caribbean-african-american-nations-caan-music-awards-2013/ "Waconzy’s Performance At The Caribbean African American 2013"]. Spells Music.
  18. ↑ "Waconzy Kills The Show at The MTN Loud in Naija Tour Ibadan". City News.
  19. 1 2 "Ibadan Youths Laud MTN For A Great Show As Loud in Naija Concert Begins". Naija.
  20. ↑ "Hennessy Artistry Supporting Acts". The Fast Babe.
  21. ↑ "Flavour apologizes to Waconzy". Linda Ikeji.
  22. ↑ "Waconzy speaks about sex and masturbation". Pulse.
  23. ↑ "Timaya, Duncan Mighty, Waconzy, & Frank D’Nero – Role Models in the PH Music industry". PHCity Music. 5 January 2012.
  24. ↑ "'Waconzy vs Malaria campaign', to roll back malaria in Niger-Delta riverine areas". Linda Ikeji. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  25. ↑ "Burna Boy Pays His Dues: Burna Hails Waconzy On His Debut Album". 36NG. 25 August 2013.
  26. ↑ "Winners & Nominee’s of Odudu (PH Music) Awards..". PHCityMusic. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
  27. ↑ "Full Winners List at 2014 New Media Broad Awards". Bob Alash. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  28. ↑ "LIST OF NOMINEES FOR 6TH NIGER DELTA ADVANCEMENT AWARDS (NDAA) 2015 RELEASED". Juvenis.
  29. ↑ "Waconzy wins Humanitarian Award in Hollywood". Record Africa. Retrieved 28 August 2015.

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