Peruzzi (singer)

Tobechukwu Victor Okoh (born 5 December 1989), known as Peruzzi, is a Nigerian singer. He began recording music after working with Rodney malice at the age of seven. Though his signing to Davido's DMW was being disputed at some point, Peruzzi is a front member of the 30 Billion Gang (30BG), a record label including Blacktycoon, Tunegee, and B-Red.[1] Peruzzi was featured on 2Baba's single 'Amaka'.[2]

Peruzzi
Peruzzi in 2019
Peruzzi in 2019
Background information
Birth nameTobechukwu Victor Okoh
Born (1989-12-05) 5 December 1989
Delta State, Nigeria
GenresAfrobeat, R&B
Years active2016
LabelsDavido Music Worldwide

Career

Peruzzi began his musical career with Golden Boy Records in 2016, before getting signed to Davido Music World in 2018. Peruzzi's 2018 single Majesty, off his Heartwork EP featured a video appearance by 2018 Big Brother Naija runner up Cee-c. Prior to the release of Majesty, the singer had been maligned by many social media users in Nigeria who claimed the singer only shines on featured songs.[3][4][5] He featured on Tu-Face's hit song "Amaka".[6][7][8]

Discography

Singles
  • Amaka with 2 Face (2018)[9]
  • Champion Lover ft. Burna Boy (2018)
  • Majesty (2018)
  • Did You (2018)
  • Dina (2018)
  • Run am (2018)
  • Craze (2018)
  • Sangbana (2018)
  • Run am (2018)
  • Try (2018)
  • For your pocket (2018)
  • Bleed (2019)
  • Six 30 (with Davido) (2019)
  • Nana (2019)
  • The Box(2020)
  • Cinatti Love (2020)
  • Gunshot (2020)
  • Lagbaja (2020)
  • Isolova (2020)
  • Southy Love ft Fireboy DML (2020)
  • Somebody Baby ft Davido (2021)
  • Ready Ft Ace Berg Tm – Ready (2022) [10]
  • Peruzzi Ft Reekado Banks – Ozumba Mbadiwe (Refix Cover) [11]
  • Pressure ft Fireboy DML (2023)

Studio albums
  • Heartwork (2018)
  • Huncho Vibez (2019) [12]
  • Rum & Boogie (2021) [13]

Accolades
Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Recipient Results Ref
2018 The Headies Rookie of The Year Himself Nominated [14]
2018 City People Music Awards Rookie of the Year Won [15]
2019 Top Naija Music Awards Best Collaboration with "A" List Artiste "Pick Call Kilode" (Problinkz) Won [16]

References
  1. "Distribution deal signed". Veterinary Record. 177 (17): 450.4–450. 29 October 2015. doi:10.1136/vr.h5810. ISSN 0042-4900. PMID 26515365. S2CID 20517992.
  2. "[Song] 2Baba – "Amaka" ft. Peruzzi « tooXclusive". 27 June 2018.
  3. "Davido, Peruzzi apologise to Twitter influencer over alleged assault". Punch. 10 June 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  4. "Peruzzi: How I got signed to Davido's record label". TheCable Lifestyle. 2 May 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  5. "Peruzzi: 5 Things You Should Know About Davido's New Signing". news.bounce.ng. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  6. "Peruzzi Latest Songs and Videos 2018 – TooXclusive". TooXclusive. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  7. "Singer Peruzzi under fire for reportedly slapping popular social media influencer (photo,video) legit.ng". Naij.com. 10 June 2019. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  8. "Peruzzi Latest Song Majesty Audio And Video 2019 – Afriget". Afriget. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  9. "2baba – Amaka Feat. Peruzzi". Pulse Nigeria. 27 June 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  10. "Peruzzi Ft Ace Berg Tm – Ready". Entmediahub. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  11. 234hit (14 February 2022). "Peruzzi Ft Reekado Banks – Ozumba Mbadiwe (Refix Cover)". 234Hit. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  12. "Peruzzi Drops His "Huncho Vibes" Album Today". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  13. BellaNaija.com (9 April 2021). "Peruzzi Serves Up Highly Anticipated Album "Rum & Boogie" | Listen". BellaNaija. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  14. "Headies Awards 2015: Full List Of Winners". Channels Television. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  15. "Winners Emerge @ 2018 City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. 3 November 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  16. "The Winners Of 2018 Top Naija Music Awards (6th Edition)". Top Naija Music Awards. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
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