Gmoney Imadiyi
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | George Imadiyi |
| Born | Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Keymaker Records |
George Imadiyi known professionally as Gmoney Imadiyi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and record executive.
Early life and education
[edit]George Imadiyi was born in Benin City, Edo State. He graduated from Ambrose Alli University in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and after serving in his National Youth Service Corps, moved to Europe in 2009.[1][2]
Career
[edit]In 2019, Gmoney Imadiyi released his debut album Born a Winner which featured singles such as "Igho", "Set me free" and "Shake am" which were released the previous year.[1] The album was praised for his "unique blend of melodic ingenuity and thought-provoking lyrics".[1] This was followed by Edo to the World which was lauded by Bioluwatife Akinyemi of Nigerian Tribune as "a cultural phenomenon that showcases the nature of Edo State through captivating melodies and insightful lyrics".[3] In 2018, Gmoney Imadiyi founded Keymaker Records, a record label.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Okanlawon, Taiwo (21 May 2022). "Gmoney Imadiyi debuts new album 'Born a Winner'". PM News.
- ^ "Gmoney Imadiyi: Bridging continents through melodies of heritage, culture". The Nation. 16 August 2023.
- ^ Akinyemi, Bioluwatife (14 March 2020). "Tranversing Heritage and Culture: Gmoney Imadiyi's sophomore album, Edo to the World". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Okanlawon, Taiwo (17 February 2024). "A promising mission has emerged, poised to make its mark on the industry – Keymaker Records". P.M. News. Retrieved 27 February 2024.