Guchi (musician)

Ugochi Lydia Onuoha (born 1996 or 1997),[1][2] known professionally as Guchi, is a Nigerian Afropop singer.

Guchi
Birth nameUgochi Lydia Onuoha
BornKaduna, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
LabelsPG Records Entertainment

Early life

Guchi is the second of four children; her family is from Mbaise in Imo State. She was born in Kaduna, in Kaduna State, but grew up in the capital city, Abuja.[1][2][3] She began singing in her church choir and for her grandparents when she was seven, and cites Michael Jackson, a favourite of her father's, as an early influence.[2][4] She began university studies at Edo State University; as of April 2019, after moving to Lagos, she was studying Theatre and Media Arts part-time at the University of Lagos.[1][3]

Career

She sings Afropop,[4] also dance hall and high-life, and started her professional career in 2012.[2][3]

Her debut single, "No Be Jazzy", was released in April 2019.[2][4] After signing with PG Records Entertainment, she released "Addicted" later that year, followed by "Closer" and in October 2020, a 5-track EP including that song, I Am Guchi.[5][6] In February 2021, she released "Jennifer", which inspired a viral challenge on TikTok and was re-released in June 2021 in a re-mixed version featuring the Tanzanian singer Rayvanny.[5][7] In October 2021, "Benzema", titled for French footballer Karim Benzema,[8] debuted at Number 3 on the Billboard Top Triller Global Chart.[5] In 2022, she was featured on Rayvanny's "Sweet" and in March released "Shattered".[9][10]

In January 2020, she became a two-year ambassador for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.[11][12]

Discography

Singles
Year Song Title Album Details
2019 "No Be Jazzy"
2019 "Addicted"
2021 "Benzema"
2021 "Jennifer"
2021 "Jennifer" (featuring) Rayvanny
2022 "Shattered"
2022 "Speedometer"

EP
Year Title
2020 I Am Guchi

Music videos
Song Title
"Jennifer"
"Benzema"
"Addicted"
"Peri-Peri"
"Closer"
American Love

Awards and nominations
YearAward ceremonyAward descriptionResult
2018Prestige EntertainmentBest female artiste in AbujaWon[2]
2021AFRIMA AwardsAfrican Fan's FavouriteNominated[13]
2021AEAUSA AwardsBest New ArtistNominated[14]
2023 The Headies Rookie of the Year Pending [15]

References
  1. Ukwuoma, Newton-Ray (27 April 2019). "I Prefer A Relationship Not Driven By Money Or Sex — Guchi". Nigerian Tribune (interview). Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  2. Agbro, Joe Jr (20 April 2019). "GUCHI: Abuja showed me love but Lagos is better". The Nation (interview). Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  3. Olonilua, Ademola; Akinkahunsi, Timileyin (4 May 2019). "My song preaches true and genuine love — Guchi". Punch Nigeria (interview). Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  4. Njoku, Benjamin (20 April 2019). "Many Nigerian pop stars are yet to find their sounds — Guchi". Vanguard News (interview). Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  5. "Guchi: Africa's breakout star of the post-pandemic era". Pulse Nigeria. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  6. "Nigeria female music sensation 'GUCHI' set to drop her EP songs". Vanguard. 20 September 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  7. Okanlawon, Taiwo (16 June 2021). "#Shedibalala challenge, Guchi, others blow up TikTok". P.M. News Nigeria. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  8. Matheka, Grace (27 September 2021). "Guchi releases new music video for her latest single 'Benzema'". HapaKenya. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  9. Skratch, Sammy (4 March 2022). "Guchi – Shattered". GH Gossip. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  10. "'Shattered' by Guchi is the official heartbreak anthem for 2022". Pulse Nigeria. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  11. Kalu, Nicholas (26 January 2020). "NDLEA unveils Guchi as anti-drug ambassador". The Nation. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  12. Onikoyi, Ayo (15 February 2020). "Guchi, Afropop singer seals ambassadorial deal with NDLEA". Vanguard News. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  13. "2021 Afrima Nominees List". Afrima.
  14. "2021 Nomination List" (PDF). AEAUSA.
  15. Akinyode, Peace (12 July 2023). "Full list: 2023 Headies nominations". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
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