Draft:Anderson Obiagwu
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Comment: This is written up in a more promotional manner than a LinkedIn resume. Drmies (talk) 03:47, 8 March 2024 (UTC)
Anderson Obiagwu | |
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| Born | Anderson Ohiaeri Obiagwu April 8, 1973 |
| Occupation(s) | Entertainment Entrepreneur, Author. |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse | Ifeoma Nzimiro Obiagwu |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | www |
Anderson Ohiaeri Obiagwu,(born April 8, 1973) is an entertainment entrepreneur and author.
Early life and Education
[edit]Anderson Obiagwu was born and raised in Aba, Abia State. He earned an associate degree in Respiratory Care from the California College for Health Sciences. Transitioning from healthcare to entertainment and business, he furthered his education by earning a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from University of Arizona.
Career
[edit]Obiagwu is an entertainment entrepreneur and CEO of Big A Entertainment. He is also the founder of the annual AFRIMMA Awards.[1] and publishes African Muzik Magazine.[2][3] Obiagwu created the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), an award ceremony in Dallas in 2012 to celebrate talented African artists on a global stage.[4][5] In 2019, he released a memoir titled Crossing Boundaries with Music, which details his journey into the music industry. [6][7]Big A Entertainment has managed the careers of top African music stars such as Flavour and Ruff Coin, including collaborations with Kcee, Masterkraft, Harrysong and 2Baba[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Anderson Obiagwu: The Visionary Behind AFRIMMA's Transformation of African Music in the Diaspora". TurntableCharts. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Kukere in Dallas! Iyanya, Sound Sultan, Emma Nyra & Storm Rex at the 'African Muzik Magazine' Launch in Texas". BellaNaija. 19 April 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
- ^ "Obiagwu And 10 Years Of Crossing Boundaries". Guardian. 19 May 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
- ^ "AFRIMMA: AFRICAN MUZIK MAGAZINE AWARDS 2015 - 10.10.15". EthioBeauty. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ^ "AFRIMMA 2023 Set To Celebrate A Decade Of African Music Excellence". DallasWeekly. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ "Big A Entertainment Launches Book: "Crossing Boundaries With Music: From Past to Present"". Notjustok. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- ^ "Anderson Obiagwu: Bridging continents with the rhythm of Africa". GQ. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ "Big A Drops Single Featuring 2Baba". Independentng. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "AFRIMMA Boss, Anderson Obiagwu Calls For More Collaboration At FITCC 2023". Newtelegraphng. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
Category:Living people
Category:Awards
Category:Music
Category:Igbo businesspeople
Category:1973 births
Category:American people of Nigerian descent