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Ugoccie
Birth nameFavour Ugochi Anosike
Born (1997-03-06) 6 March 1997 (age 27)
Aba, Abia
OriginAbia, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • 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

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Favour Ugochi Anosike was born on March 6, 1997. She hails from Abia State, in the southeastern 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

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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]

In March 2024, she dropped the Voice of the East EP. Talking about the EP in an interview with Ukpeme Udoh of African Folder, she said the project is meant to give hope to young girl creatives from the southeastern part of Nigeria.[13]

Discography

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EP/Album

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Singles

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  • Do You Really Like Me[15][16]
  • No Wahala
  • Obi Cubana
  • Hookup[17]
  • Due Time[18]
  • Close For The Day
  • Breakfast feat. Phyno[19]
  • Ifenkili

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref(s)
2021 Naijatraffic awards Next rated “Ugoccie” Won [20]
Top Naija Music Awards Artiste of the Year Herself Won [21]
2022 NET Honours Class of 2022 Breakout Artiste of the Year (Female) "Ugoccie" Nominated [22]
The Headies Rookie of the Year Herself Nominated [23]
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

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  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: The Afro-Storyteller". African Folder. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  14. ^ "Ugoccie A Piece of me EP". albumtalks. 29 November 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  15. ^ "[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.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "Ugoccie stirs conversations with hookup". guardian. 18 June 2022. Archived from the original on 8 July 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  18. ^ "Official Lyrics To 'Due Time' By Ugoccie". notjustok. 4 November 2021. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  19. ^ "Ugoccie x Phyno – Breakfast". legit9ja. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  20. ^ "Naijatraffic Awards unveils 2021 nominees list". vanguard. 19 December 2021. Archived from the original on 16 April 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  21. ^ "Winners of the 8th Edition of Top Naija Music Awards (2021)". Top Naija Music Awards. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  22. ^ "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.
  23. ^ "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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