Neon Adejo
Neon Adejo | |
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| Birth name | Neon Adejo Yunisa |
| Born | 24 October Lagos State, Nigeria |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Neon Adejo Yunisa, better known by the stage name Neon Adejo[1] (born October 24) is a Nigerian gospel songwriter, singer and worship leader well known for the hit song "Eze Ebube".[2][3]
Biography
Neon Adejo was born on 24 October in Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria. He is the first of six children in a Muslim family.[4] He grew up as a Muslim but later on converted to Christianity[5][6]
In 2013, He attained a Bachelor's Degree in History and International Relations from the Kogi State University, Nigeria[7]
Music career
Adejo started singing at the age of 13 but officially started his music career in 2014.[8] He released his first album titled Tell The World in 2020 comprising 10 tracks.
A year after, in March 2021, Adejo released his second album and first EP titled Songs of Gratitude comprising five tracks with Eze Ebube and Breathe Upon Me inclusive.[9][10]
In September 2022, he announced the release of his third album Nothing But The Gospel.[11][12]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Date Released | Details |
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| Nothing but the gospel | September 2022 |
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| Songs of Gratitude (EP) | March 2021 |
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| Tell the world | April 2020 |
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Singles
- Take It Away (2018) [15]
- Chinecherem (2019) [12]
- Onyenemema (2020)
- Amen (2021)[16]
- Eze Ebube (2021) [2]
- Eze Ebube II (2022)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref | ||||||
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| 2023 | Kingdom Achievers' Award | Songwriter of the Year | Won | [17][18] | ||||||
| The Headies | Best Inspirational Single | Won | [19][20] | |||||||
| GX Awards | Best Male Artiste of the Year | Nominated | [21] | |||||||
| 2023 | Praise Achievement Awards, Ghana | Best Song of the Year Africa | Won | |||||||
| 2023 | Kingdom Achievers Award | Spotlight Artist of the Year | Won | |||||||
| 2023 | Kingdom Achievers award | Song of the Year | Won |
Tours
- UK Tours[1]
References
- ^ a b "Neon Adejo: Reintroducing the gospel through songs in the United Kingdom". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ a b "Neon Adejo Returns with New Hit Single, "Eze Ebube"". NotjustOk. 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ "How Eze Ebube was birthed, by artiste Neon Adejo". The Nation Online.
- ^ "Neon Adejo And The Birth Of Afroworship". The Independent Newspaper.
- ^ Simi, Jumoke (2019-03-25). ""I owe my very existence to you" -Gospel Singer, Neon Adejo Reminisces On His Mom's Sacrifices". Motherhood In-Style Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ Aanu, Damilare (2019-03-25). "Neon Adejo shares emotional post as he celebrates his mother on her birthday". WITHIN NIGERIA. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ "Neon Adejo Biography and songs". revelationmusik.net. 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ "Neon Adejo Take it Away". EeZee Conceptz. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ Songs of Gratitude - EP by Neon Adejo, 2021-03-26, retrieved 2023-04-01
- ^ Ibe, Olaedo (2023-03-24). "REINTRODUCING: 'Breathe Upon Me' by Neon Adejo will bless your day". Step FWD UK Christian Chart. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ "Neon Adejo Speaks About His Recent Album, Nothing But The Gospel, THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ a b "Neon Adejo Interprets The Message Behind "Chinecherem" Music Video - Praiseworld Radio". Praiseworld Radio | Africa's #1 Online Gospel Radio Station | Nigeria. 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ "Neon Adejo's Latest Inspiring Album, "Nothing But the Gospel," Reveals What the Gospel Really Is - Afrocritik". 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ "Neon Adejo Discography". Spotify. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ ekpenyong, Ebenezer (2018-11-17). "Neon Adejo Drops New Song "Take It Away" ( @NeonAdejo )". Premium9ja. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ "Neon Adejo unveils the audio and visuals for new single, AMEN". NotjustOk. 2021-02-28. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ Olusanya, Funmilayo (2023-01-11). "Gospel Singer, Neon Adejo, Mike Abdul, Others Win Big At Kingdom Achievers Awards". Biztellers. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ "Neon Adejo, Mike Abdul, Naomi, Ariyo win at Kingdom Achievers Award". The Nation Online.
- ^ "The 16th Headies Nominations: See The Full List Here". Channels Television.
- ^ Skete, Philip (2023-06-12). "neon Adejo – Songs Of Gratitude". Worshipbaze. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ^ "VOTING | GX Awards 2021". The GXAwards 2023 - 6th Annual Awards. Retrieved 2023-07-12.