Nonso Amadi

Chinonso Obinna Amadi[1] (born September 1, 1995) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and music producer.[2] He is a self-taught songwriter and music producer who embarked on his music career in 2012, while at Covenant University, where he studied chemical engineering.[3]

Nonso Amadi
Amadi in 2018
Amadi in 2018
Background information
Birth nameChinonso Obinna Amadi
Born (1995-09-01) September 1, 1995
Lagos, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • Record Producer
Years active2012 - present
LabelsUniversal Music Canada
Websitenonsoamadi.com

Early life

Nonso Amadi was born on September 1, 1995, to Nigerian parents. He is the third among a family of seven and grew up in Nigeria before moving to United Kingdom.

Education

He attended St Gregory’s College Ikoyi, Lagos and graduated in 2009. He studied chemical engineering in Covenant University, and in 2014 he continued his studies at Swansea University United Kingdom. He holds a master's degree from McMaster University, Canada.[4]

Career

In 2015, Nonso Amadi released his first EP, Alone, and a few months later he released a follow-up single, "Tonight", which was a hit worldwide.[4] He has so far garnered international attention and collaboration with artists such as Banky W., Maleek Berry, MI, and Juls within the first year of his professional career.[2] In December 2017, he held his first 'Homecoming Concert' in Nigeria.[4]

In 2017, he released a joint EP with fellow singer Odunsi the engine titled WAR.

In 2019, Amadi released another solo EP titled Free featuring collaborations with Mr. Eazi. and Simi.[5]

After a three-year hiatus, Nonso Amadi returned to the music scene in 2022 with a new single titled Foreigner followed by another single featuring the Canadian Rnb duo Majid Jordan titled Different.[6]

References
  1. "IN THE NIGHT FEAT NONSO AMADI". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  2. Ekemezie, Henry. "Singer, Nonso Amadi drops video for No Crime | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsSaturday Magazine — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News". Guardian.ng. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
  3. "About". Nonso Amadi. 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
  4. "The new promising voice of alternative music, Nonso Amadi". www.pulse.ng. 30 April 2018.
  5. "Nonso Amadi Releases New EP, "Free"". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-08-09. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
  6. "Nonso Amadi Drops Video Of New Single "Different" Featuring Majid Jordan". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2022-08-11.


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