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MC Galaxy
Birth nameInnocent Udeme Udofot
BornUyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
OriginUyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
GenresAfrican popular music
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, performer
Years active2014–present
LabelsMCG Entertainment

Innocent Udeme Udofot (born 2 May), better known as MC Galaxy, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the Davido dance competition in 2012. He released a single (ALIONA) on his BIRTHDAY 2 May 2019.[1] He has worked with Tspize, Swizz Beatz, Uhuru and Shizzi.[2][3][4]

Music career

MC Galaxy currently runs his own record label, MCG Entertainment.[5]

On 19 March 2014 he released his first single, "Sekem", under his label MCG Entertainment.[6] A music video for the song, directed by Patrick Ellis, was released on 23 June 2014.[7] The video went on to achieve over 4 million views on YouTube and a remix was released 2 years later featuring Swizz Beatz.[8]

Discography

Albums

Awards and nominations

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Indigenous Artist of the Year Nominated[9]
2015 Best Dance/Live Performance Won[10]
Indigenous Artist of the Year Nominated[11]
2016 Collaboration of the Year Nominated[12]

See also

List of Nigerian musicians

References

  1. ^ "Mc Galaxy". NotJustOk.
  2. ^ Akan, Joey (2015-11-09). "Singer records 'Sekem' remix with Swizz Beatz in New York". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  3. ^ "Hear MC Galaxy's New Track 'Komolop Cholop'!". Bella Naija. 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  4. ^ Tayo, Ayomide (2015-01-29). "MC Galaxy - 'Iyaya eh'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  5. ^ "Mc Galaxy Lunch His Own Label". Rehab Musik. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  6. ^ "Mc Galaxy Sekem Song". Naija Loaded. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  7. ^ "Mc Galaxy Sekem Video". tooXclusive. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  8. ^ "Mc Galaxy – Sekem (Remix) ft. Swizz Beatz". tooXclusive. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  9. ^ Ejiofor, Chiwetel (2014-05-31). "Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Entertainment Awards nomination". Premium Times. Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  10. ^ "Yemi Alade, Simi, Kiss Daniel, Praiz And Other Big Winners At Nigeria Entertainment Awards [PHOTOS]". Entertainment Express Nigeria. 2015-09-15. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  11. ^ Oneill, Danielle (2015-06-15). "The Nigeria Entertainment Awards Announce 2015 Nominees". Okay Africa. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  12. ^ "Nominations are Here! Find out who Made the 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards Nominees List". Bella Naija. 2016-06-16. Retrieved 2017-02-11.

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