Peruzzi | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Tobechukwu Victor Okoh |
Born | Delta State, Nigeria | 5 December 1989
Genres | Afrobeat, R&B |
Years active | 2016 |
Labels | Davido Music Worldwide |
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 began his musical career with Golden Boy Records in 2016, before getting signed to Davido Music World in 2018.[3] 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.[4][5][6] He featured on Tu-Face's hit song "Amaka".[7][8][9]
Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Recipient | Results | Ref |
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2018 | The Headies | Rookie of The Year | Himself | Nominated | [15] |
2018 | City People Music Awards | Rookie of the Year | Won | [16] | |
2019 | Top Naija Music Awards | Best Collaboration with "A" List Artiste | "Pick Call Kilode" (Problinkz) | Won | [17] |