Koker (singer)

Koker
Birth name Olayiwola Olabanji Kokumo
Also known as Koke Boy
Born Lagos State, Nigeria
Origin Ogun State, Nigeria
Genres Afro-Pop, Fuji
Occupation(s) Singer, Songwriter,
Years active 2015–present
Labels Chocolate City
Associated acts

Olayiwola Olabanji Kokumo, better known as Koker, is a Nigerian afro-pop singer and songwriter.[1] He currently has a record deal with Chocolate City.[2]

Life and music career

Koker was born in Lagos State. He is the second child of his parents. The beginning of his journey to stardom began when he released the single "Do Something" in 2015. Influenced by the works of King Sunny Adé, Shina Peters and Ebenezer Obey, Koker's sound is a fusion of Afrobeat, Jùjú and Afro-Pop.[3] Koker was featured on Chocolate City's 2015 compilation album, The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation.[4]

In 2016, he signed an endorsement deal with Cloud 9, an online music streaming company based in Nigeria.[5]

Educational background

He obtained a master's degree in creative arts from the University of Lagos.[6]

Discography

Compilation albums

Year Title Released Date
2015 The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation 30 April 2015

Singles

As lead artist
Year Title Album
2017 "Bokiniyen"
2015 "Do Something" Non-album single
2016 "Kolewerk"
"Kolewerk (remix) (Olamide)
"Give Them"
As featured artist
2014 "Rich"
(M.I featuring Koker)		 The Chairman
2015 "Rotate"
(Stunt featuring Koker) 		Non-album single
"Blessings"
(G-Plus featuring Milli, Koker & Dice Ailes)
"Alujo"
(Black Market featuring Phenom & Koker)
"Gerrarahere"
(Falz featuring Koker)
"You Garrit"
(Shodyreeks featuring Koker)
"Awon Temi"
(Loose Kaynon featuring Dice Ailes & Koker)		 The Gemini Project
2016 "Atarodo"
(DJ Spicey featuring Jumabee & Koker)		 Non-album single
"Don’t Go"
(DJ Combs featuring Ink Edwards & Koker)
"Sisi Maria"
(Omo Akin featuring Skales & Koker)
"Owo"
(Klever Jay featuring Koker)
"Gan Gan"
(DJ Shabsy featuring Koker)
"U Name It"
(Pryse featuring Big H & Koker)
"Day 1"
(Ice Prince featuring Koker)		 Jos To The World
2017

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
2015 The Headies Rookie of The Year Himself Nominated [7]
Top Naija Music Awards Artiste Of The Year Nominated [8][9]
TooXclusive Awards Best New Artiste Himself Nominated [10][11]
2016 The Headies Best Street Hop Artiste Kolewerk Nominated [12][13]
Top Naija Music Awards Artiste of the Year Himself Pending [14]
TooXclusive Awards Best Street Hop Artiste Kolewerk Pending [15]
Next Rated Himself Pending

References

  1. ↑ "Koker". notjustOk. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "How I got signed to Chocolate City - Koker". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  3. ↑ "How I Plan To Break Into Music Industry – Koker". leadership.ng. 22 November 2015. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  4. ↑ "Choc Boi Nation – ‘The Indestructible‘ (Album Art + Tracklist)". Daily Post Nigeria. 27 April 2015. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  5. ↑ "Choc City act, Koker joins Olamide, Ice Prince and Seyi Shay as Cloud 9 ambassador". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  6. ↑ "T.M Interviews Chocolate City 2.0 artist - KOKER". Tush Magazine. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  7. ↑ "The Headies 2015; FULL LIST of Winners". Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games. 2 January 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  8. ↑ "Behold The Official Winners of 2015 Top Naija Music Awards". topnaijamusicawards.com. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  9. ↑ "Shortlisted Nominees of Top Naija Music Awards 2015 (See Full List)". topnaijamusicawards.com. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  10. ↑ "tooXclusive Awards 2015 Nominees List". tooxclusive.com. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  11. ↑ "tooXclusive AWARDS 2015 - WINNERS!". tooxclusive.com. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  12. ↑ "Headies Award 2016: Complete list of Nominees". Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games. 8 November 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  13. ↑ "#Headies2016: Olamide wins Best Street-Hop Artiste award for the 3rd time". Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games. 22 December 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
  14. ↑ "Mr. Eazi, Mayorkun, Sugarboy, Niniola, Tobi Grey, Koker & More Nominated for 2016 Top Naija Music Awards". BellaNaija. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  15. ↑ "Falz, Phyno, Kiss Daniel top TooXclusive Awards 2016 nominees lList". Vanguard News. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
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