Johnel

Nnamani Chimaobi John (born April 11, 2006), professionally known by his stage name Johnel also called Johnel NG, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer known for his blends with trap, hip hop, afrobeat and R&B music.[4][5][6][7][8]

Johnel
Johnel in 2023
Born
Nnamani Chimaobi John

(2006-04-11) 11 April 2006
Lagos, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other namesJohnel NG[1]
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
[2][3]
Years active2020–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Beats

Early life

Johnel is from Enugu State. He started music at the age of 13, then he went after the stage name 'Johnel'. His passion for music drove him to form a rap trio called Triggerz, but they separated in less than a year of their collaboration.[5][6]

Career

In 2022, his afrobeat single Kolo charted top 5 on Anghami and was released under ONErpm label.[9][10][11] He recorded Dance and Champagne[4] following a hip hop collaboration Run It, featuring Gusty Guy.[12] In 2023, he released his debut trap and R&B extended play Conversations with Myself[13] following a soulful R&B single Another Love Song.[14] Johnel was nominated for the best hip hop artist in the TNMA Awards.[15][16]

In August 2023, Johnel NG released an extended play consisting of five tracks titled 'Painting Pictures'.[17][18]

On October 2023, Johnel released a single titled Outcast.[19]

Critical reception

In 2023, City People Magazine described Conversations with Myself as a "No disappoint" extended play.[15]

Discography

EPs
List of studio extended plays, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
NG
Conversations with Myself[20]
Painting Pictures[21]
  • Released: 8 August 2023
  • Label: ONErpm
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

As lead artist
List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Genre
NG
 AE
 UK
"Champagne" 2022 ——— Afrobeat
"Dance" 2022 ———
"Kolo"[22] 2022 —5—
"Run It"(featuring Gusty Guy) 2022 ——— Hip hop
"Another Love Song"[23][24] 2023 ——— R&B
"Sage Verse"[25] 2023 ——— Trap
"Yours Lately"[26] 2023 ——— R&B
"Eli" (featuring Boi Mars)[27] 2023 ——— Trap

Awards and nominations
Award Categories Result Ref.
TNMA Best hip hop artist Nominated [16]

References
  1. "The Razz Guy 2021". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  2. "The Bodyguard 2018". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  3. "Johnel: Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes.
  4. "Johnel NG Nigerian rapper". Nigerian Tribune. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  5. "The World of Johnel NG". This Day. 28 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  6. Olawale, Adeniyi (8 February 2022). "Meet fast rising Nigerian artist Johnel NG". Naija News. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  7. "New: Johnel Dangerman". BellaNaija. 26 July 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  8. "Johnel NG: TVOnic". TVOnic.
  9. Pulse, Miix (11 November 2022). "Johnel NG drops new single Kolo". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  10. Hassan, Muaz (1 November 2022). "Johnel NG releases Kolo to lighten up fans mood". The Eagle. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  11. "Johnel NG releases Kolo to lighten up fans mood". MENAFN. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  12. "Johnel NG teams up with Gusty Guy on Luminous sounds". MENAFN. 10 April 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  13. "Johnel NG out with debut EP, 'Conversations with Myself'". MENAFN. 18 March 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  14. Amaka, Amaka (9 July 2023). "Meet Johnel, Trap Music's Blooming Unicorn". Herald. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  15. "Johnel NG Opens a New Chapter with Conversations with Myself EP". City People Magazine. May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  16. Ogunsemore, John (18 May 2023). "Johnel NG releases debut EP 'Conversations with Myself'". Herald. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  17. Ogunsemore, John (10 August 2023). "Johnel NG Releases 'Painting Pictures' Extended Play". Herald. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  18. Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (2 September 2023). "Singer, Songwriter Johnel Releases 'Painting Pictures'". This Day. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  19. Winner, Justice (6 October 2023). "Johnel NG Biography, Age, Nigerian Rapper, New Single, Net Worth". NewsOnline. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  20. Reporter, Village (19 May 2023). "Singer Johnel NG Releases New EP 'Conversations with Myself'". Africa Global Village. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  21. "Johnel NG Releases 'Painting Pictures' EP". MENAFN. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  22. Ismail, Ismail (14 October 2022). "Johnel NG releases Kolo to lighten up fans mood". GistReel. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  23. Staff, RH (12 June 2023). "Johnel NG Serenades with Ethereal R&B Single 'Another Love Song': A Tale of Resilience and Vulnerability". Rolling Hype. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  24. "Johnel NG - Another Love Song". Apple Music.
  25. "Johnel NG - Sage Verse". Apple Music. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  26. "Johnel NG - Yours Lately". Apple Music. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  27. "Johnel NG - Eli". Apple Music. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
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