Ebele the flutist
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Ebele the Flutist | |
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| Birth name | Ebele Ezeamakam |
| Origin | Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, composer |
| Instrument | Flute |
| Years active | 2009 – present |
Ebele Ezeamakam, known as Ebele the flutist, the first Nigerian professional female flutist.[1]
Career
[edit]Ezeamakam's passion for the flute started at 14 years old.[2] She has released an official single co-written by Cobhams Asuquo titled, "Dreams Come True".[3]
Discography
[edit]Selected singles
[edit] | This list of songs or music-related items is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (March 2017) |
- "Jawa Chineke" (2009)
- "If You Don't Know" (2011)
- "Oghama"(2014)
- "Dream Come True" (2015)
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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| Inspirational Women's Award | Best Use of Instruments | Won | [4] |
| Classic African Merit Awards | First Female Flutist in Nigeria | Won | [5] |
| Crystal Awards | Best Use of Instruments | Nominated | [6] |
| Nigerian Gospel Music Video Awards | Best Jazz Music Video | Nominated | [7] |
| Nigerian Gospel Music Video Awards | Best Use of Instrument | Nominated | [7] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Ebele, the flutist: 'I have broken traditional norm to raise the bar'". 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Ebele, the flutist: 'I have broken traditional norm to raise the bar'". Vanguard. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
- ^ Smart, Ayodele (12 December 2014). "Ebele The Flutist – Dream Come True". Notjustok. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
- ^ "Female Flutist Ebele Bags Fresh Award". Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ^ Amos, Alex (11 August 2014). "Dream Come True!!! Ebele The Flutist Honoured With Classic African Merit Award". SelahAfrik. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
- ^ "Crystal Awards 2015 Nominees Unveiled". Retrieved 8 March 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Ebele the Flutist Gets Two Nominations at NGMVA". Yes International! Magazine. 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2017.