1. Emeka Akumefule, known professionally as Blaqbonez, is a Nigerian rapper and singer signed to Chocolate City.
18 Facts About Blaqbonez
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Blaqbonez is popularly known for his distinct rap style as well as his creative ingenuity.
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Blaqbonez is widely known for his controversial self-proclaimed status as the "Best Rapper in Africa", which became the most talked about topic in the Nigerian hip hop space between July and September 2019.
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Blaqbonez grew up with his mother, a pastor, in a Yoruba and Urhobo mixed environment.
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Blaqbonez had his tertiary education at Obafemi Awolowo University, where he studied Computer Engineering.
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Blaqbonez was 13 years old when he discovered he could rap, and his journey into music was a result of happenstance.
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Blaqbonez self-discovered his talent while listening to the radio with his cousin, when the song of a 12-year-old rapper was played.
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Blaqbonez's cousin liked the song and challenged Blaqbonez to come up with his own lyrics, since he liked criticizing rappers.
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Blaqbonez's parents were not in support of his newfound hobby, so he secretly pursued his passion.
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Blaqbonez eventually won Terry Tha Rapman's Zombie Competition in 2012 at the age of 16, beating 3000 rappers in the challenge.
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Five years later, Blaqbonez featured Terry on one of his projects.
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Blaqbonez was recently described by The Guardian as 'carrying the torch of Nigerian rap' and on 2 January 2019, he was listed by the same publication as one of the "Top 10 Artists to watch in 2019".
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Blaqbonez was named West African Rapper Of The Year at the inaugural Creative-Africa Hip Hop Awards.
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Blaqbonez released his eighth EP Bad Boy Blaq on 31 August 2018.
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Blaqbonez released his ninth EP Mr Boombastic on 25 October 2019.
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On 28 October 2022, Blaqbonez released his 14-track studio album, Young Preacher.
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On 27 October 2023, Blaqbonez released his third studio album Emeka Must Shine consisting of 14 tracks and it was released under Chocolate City Music.
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On 8 July 2023, Blaqbonez released his two-packed singles Like Ice Spice, and Bezos.