Ebuka Alex Ojini-Ntamere, known professionally as Alpha Ojini, is a Nigerian rapper, record producer and songwriter.[1][2] He is a two-time nominee of The Headies Award and has released eight albums.[3]
Alpha Ojini | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ebuka Alex Ojini-Ntamere |
| Born | 1992 |
| Origin | Imo State |
| Genres |
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| Occupation(s) | Rapper, record producer, audio engineer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Career
editOjini officially started his musical career in 2009 as a student of Madonna University. That same year, he released his first single on campus titled “Don’t Tell Me”.[4] He debuted his first album titled "No Silence" in 2010. The self-produced project comprised 10 tracks. In 2011, he released another 10-track mixtape "The Road to R.U.S.H".[5]
In 2014, Alpha released a 6-track EP "My Own Horns: The JazzRap Project". In 2018, he released "Half Price"; a 12-track album featuring Oxlade and Blaqbonez. In 2019, he released the album “Chvmeleon” featuring other Nigerian artistes like Psycho YP, M.I Abaga and YCee, among others. In 2021, he released the EP “Tears are Salty for a Reason” comprising tracks like “Odeshi” and “Everything”.[6][7]
Ojini has produced all of his music except "The Artist" and "Odeshi". He was a vocal producer and recording engineer for Oxlade between 2018 and 2020,[8] and has mixing & mastering credits on some of his songs, as well as music from other artists like Timaya, Blaqbonez, YCee, Victony, ShowDemCamp, GoodGirlLA and M.I Abaga.[9]
Discography
editArtiste Discography
editAlbums
edit- No Silence (2010)
- Road to R.U.S.H (2011)[5]
- My Own Horns (2014)[10]
- Half Price (2018)[11]
- Chvmeleon (2019)[12]
- Ten Minutes (2019)[13]
- Tears Are Salty For A Reason (2021)[6]
- The Efeleme Pack (2023)[14]
Singles
edit- Don't Tell Me (2009)
- The Artist (2014)
- 12 Days (2019) [15]
- Ocean Boy Remix (2019)
- Madagascar (2019)
- Indaboskee (2020)[16]
- Chorister (2020)
- Pop II (2020)
- Two Horns (2022)
- Vigilante Bop (2022) [17][18]
Production Discography
editAlbums
edit- Chidii (fka Fortune Angelo) - “Man In Motion” (2019)
- Phlow - “Marmalade” (2020)
Singles
edit- TenTik ft. Victor AD -“Need To Know” (2018)
- Blaqbonez - “Mamiwota” (2018)
- Blaqbonez - “Mamiwota Remix” (2018)
- Cheque - “Abundance” (2019)
- Blaqbonez - “B.R.I.A.” (2019)
- Dremo - “Collect” (2020)
- Blaqbonez - “Shut Up Remix” (2021)
- Payper Corleone ft. Moelogo - “Sunmo Mi” (2022)
- Payper Corleone - “Emiliano” (2023)
Awards/nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Headies | Lyricist on the Roll | Nominated | [19] |
| 2022 | Clout Africa Awards | Best Sound Engineer | Nominated | [20] |
| 2019 | The Headies |
Best Rap Single |
Nominated | [21] |
References
edit- ^ "Alpha Ojini | Biography | Background | Career | Bio". NotjustOk. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ Onabanjo, Adedamola (2020-07-31). "Trill XOE Makes A Grand Return With Psycho YP And Alpha Ojini On 'How To Act'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ Nosa, Oke-Hortons (2023-07-12). "Headies2023: Wizkid, Portable missing, Davido, Alpha Ojini, Asake, full list trends". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ Shodunke, Lawon (2021-04-23). "Alpha Ojini: The Making of A Genius". Rhyme & Reason®. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ a b "The Road To R U S H (EP) by Alpha Ojini | Album". Afrocharts. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ a b "Alpha Ojini on 'Tears Are Salty For A Reason' [Pulse EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. 2022-01-10. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Alpha Ojini Is Bringing Along M.I Abaga, Ghost, GoodGirl LA, Ycee, Oxlade And More On "Chvmeleon" – The PGM Club". Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ Abimbolu, Debola (2020-03-30). "Essentials: Oxlade impresses with debut tape, 'Oxygen' Master-mixed by Alpha Ojini". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ "Oxlade Took a Leap of Faith and Landed On a Global Phenomenon - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ "My Own Horns, The JazzRap Project EP by Alpha Ojini | Album". Afrocharts. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ "Five Unsung Nigerian Debut Albums That You Should Listen To". The49thStreet. 2022-09-17. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Alpha carefully chooses his moments and evolves on 'Chvmeleon' [Album Review]". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-11-04. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ Peter, Dennis Ade (2019-06-19). "Alpha Ojini shares 'Ten Minutes – My "Quickbars" Compilation'". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ Admin (2023-07-07). "Rhyme & Reason® – New Music: The Efemele Pack (Single Pack) - Alpha Ojini". Rhyme & Reason®. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Alpha Counts Down To Christmas With '12 Days' – The PGM Club". Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Alpha Ojini blasts Prophet Odumeje on, 'Indaboskee'". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-04-29. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Alpha Ojini returns with Vigilante Bop". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-09-03. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ Mudasiru, Wisdom (2022-08-16). "Alpha Ojini recruits Odumodublvck for Hard New Single, 'Vigilante Bop'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Headies Award 2023 nominees list: Asake, Burna Boy, Alpha Ojini, Tiwa Savage plus odas wey make di list". BBC News Pidgin. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "See all the winners for the Clout Africa Awards 2022, raise the underground". Pulse Nigeria. 2022-05-02. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ "Headies 2019 Nominees List: Davido, Wizkid And Burna Boy Vie For Top Awards". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-10-01. Retrieved 2023-08-18.