Aguike
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Aguike also known as allah bama | |
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Birth name | Agu Ikechukwu alaabama emmanuel agu |
Also known as | allah bama, |
Born | Mbaise | September 29, 1965
Origin | Imo State, Nigeria |
Genres | Afro Global Tune |
Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter, music producer |
Instrument(s) | Keyboard, Guitar & drums |
Discography | aguike.com |
Years active | 1996-present |
Labels | USGM Records |
Website | iktunes.com |
Aguike is a Nigerian-American musician.
Early life[edit]
Aguike, also known as Allah-bama, is a Nigerian-American musician, songwriter, Producer & media personality. He was born as Agu Ikechukwu alaabama Emmanuel on September 29, 1965, in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria and was raised in Lagos, Nigeria. (Aguike signifies the mighty lion, as it is derived from the combination of his surname (Agu) and his middle name, Ike. It is a shortened form of Ikechukwu, which translates to the Power of God. Alaabama indicates a man recognized in Aba Town, a well-known commercial city in Abia State- Nigeria). In 1983, he started working at the National Center for Agriculture Mechanization and later joined the Federal Department of Agriculture, all while pursuing music part-time with different bands. In 1996, he transitioned into a full-time musician, thereby resigning from the department as a Quarantine Officer.
In July 1997, he was elected as the1st Vice Chairman of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, (PMAN) Lagos Branch and later resigned from the Union after his term ended. Additionally, he is an early member of the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), which is led by Tony Okoroji. In 2001, he co-founded the now-defunct Musicians of Niger with Onyeka Onwenu, during King Sunny Ade's tenure as the National President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria. He is also a member of BMI.
Relocation to New York City[edit]
In July 8, 2002, Allah-Bama, as he's known by fans and colleagues, left Nigeria on a self-imposed exile for the United States of America. He is currently based in New York City.[1]
Return to Nigeria and "Wajo" music project[edit]
On April 4, 2024, AGUIKE returned to Nigeria after a self-imposed exile.[2] His return gained attention as he announced the upcoming release of a 24-track album titled "Wajo" (DANCE).
Notable musical performances[edit]
- Aguike, then named Emma Agu, headlined the African Inaugural ball for President Barack Obama on January 19, 2009.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Clegg, Tosin (April 27, 2024). "Allah-Bama Returns with Wajo, Set to Release 24 Track Album". thisdaylive.com.
- ^ Okoye, Rita (April 28, 2024). "Aguike returns home with Wajo". sunnewsonline.com.
- ^ Sowoolu, Lolade (January 10, 2009). "Africa: Country's Emma Agu Headlines African Inaugural Ball Celebration for Obama". vangardngr.com.
External links[edit]
- "AGUIKE of Allah-Bama Fame Returns Home with Wajo" - The Nation
- "AGUIKE of Allah-Bama Fame Returns Home with Wajo" - Leadership Nigeria
- "Frustration, Conspiracy Forced Me into Self-imposed Exile" - Returnee Musician, AGUIKE Opens Up - Vanguard
- "Allah-Bama Returns with Wajo, Set to Release 24-track Album" - ThisDayLive
- "Afrobeats May Be like Nollywood if Caution Is Not Taken" - The Guardian
- "AGUIKE Returns Home with Wajo" - Sun News
- Afriqtalk - Emma Agu and Others win Award
- AllAfrica - AGUIKE News Article
- https://www.latestnigeriannews.com/p/3371560/afrobeats-may-be-like-nollywood-if-caution-is-not-taken-aguike.html