AcebergTM
AcebergTM | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ikechukwu Okoronkwo |
| Born | |
| Occupations |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2021-present |
| Labels | SJW Entertainment |
Ikechukwu Okoronkwo better known by his
TurnTable Top 50 chart.[1] On 20 April 2021, during it debut week on TurnTable, it ranked at number 25 on Top 50 Airplay,[2] and Top 50 Streaming songs in Nigeria.[3]
Early life
Ikechukwu Okoronkwo was born in
Computer Science, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2018.[4] Ikechukwu Okoronkwo is the second child, from a family of five.[4]
Career
My passion for writing and poetry, led me into writing my own songs at age 15.
Vanguard[5]
2014–2019: MTN Rap Battle, SJW Entertainment
In 2014, he won MTN Rap Battle held in
Federal University of Technology at Owerri West. Thereafter, he began his rap career as Aceberg and released his first promotional rap single titled "Letter to God" in 2018. The song was made available for free downloads across Nigerian blogs.[6] During the early years of his career as an underground rapper, he was discovered in 2019 by Sir Justine, who eventually signed him to SJW Entertainment in March, the following year.[7]
2021–present: "Danca", Far from Home
In 2021, he achieved mainstream with the "
Far from Home,[10] though SJW Entertainment, and executively produced by Sir Justine, with additional production from Phantom, Tempoe, Kel-P
, JFred, and Winexroll.
On 21 April 2021, in an interview with
Artistry
Flaunt Magazine writer Shirley Ju, describes his style of music as a fusion of Rap, R&B, and Afrobeats—that will undoubtedly have you moving on the dance floor.R Kelly." He citied J. Cole, Burna Boy, Drake, and Wyclef Jean,[5] as his musical influence. On 13 March 2021, he tells The Guardian writer Daniel Anazia, "The kind of music I make is quite different from the type of music that we listen to in this part of the world."[15]
Discography
EPs
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
Far from Home
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NG |
UK |
US | ||||
| "Heart Breaker" | 2020 | — | — | — | non-album single | |
| "Danca" | 2021 | 33 | — | — | Far from Home
| |
| "Bella" | — | — | — | |||
| "Ready" (with. Peruzzi) | 2022 | — | — | — | TBA | |
References
- ^ "Turntable Top 50". Turntable. 23 June 2022. Archived from the original on 23 June 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ "Turntable Top 50 Airplay". Turntable. 23 June 2022. Archived from the original on 23 June 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ "Turntable Top 50 Streaming". Turntable. 23 June 2022. Archived from the original on 23 June 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ a b Arthur, Erica Nana (8 September 2021). "Originality of Ghanaian music attractive - Aceberg TM — Starr Fm". Starr FM. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Acebergtm releases R&B/Rap single 'Danca' from forthcoming debut EP 'Far From Home'". Vanguard News. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ "Music Premier: "Letter to God" by Ace Berg (Prod. by Humblemix)". AlhajiRoszayDotCom. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ "SJW entertainment signs Ace Berg, to change Nigeria rap scene". The Guardian Nigeria News. 14 March 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "New Music: AcebergTM – Danca". BellaNaija. 29 March 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ "Acebergtm - Danca (Official Video)". GhanaWeb. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ a b Ju, Shirley. "Acebergtm Highly-Anticipated 'Far From Home' EP Unveiled with new single "Danca"". Flaunt Magazine. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ "Africa's young talent, AcebergTM, drops new track 'Bella' under SJW label". The Sun Nigeria. 30 June 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ "New Video: AcebergTM – Bella". BellaNaija. 9 August 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ Mensah, Jeffrey (12 September 2021). "Our music industry is not doing any better than Ghana's - Nigerian rapper". Yen.com.gh. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ "Watch: I'm Ready To Face Any Ghanaian Rapper In A Rap Battle - Nigerian Rapper AcebergTM". 8 September 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ Anazia, Daniel (13 March 2021). "AceBergTM comes through with Far From Home EP". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 17 July 2022.