1. Chidinma became the first female musician to peak at number 1 on the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 chart after releasing the music video for her single "Emi Ni Baller".
33 Facts About Chidinma
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Chidinma won Best Female West African Act at the 2012 Kora Awards and performed "Kedike" at the ceremony.
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In May 2021, Chidinma revealed on Instagram that she made a transition to gospel music and is engaged in Christian ministry.
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Chidinma released the gospel single "Jehovah Overdo" that same month.
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Chidinma's debut extended play, New Season, was released on 20 August 2021.
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Chidinma is the sixth-born child of her parents and has six other siblings.
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Chidinma grew up with a disciplinarian father and began singing at six.
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Chidinma attended primary and secondary school in Ketu before relocating to Ikorodu with her family.
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Chidinma worked as a business promoter in Lagos prior to auditioning for the third season of Project Fame West Africa.
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Chidinma wanted to study mass communication but attained a sociology degree from the University of Lagos.
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Chidinma initially declined her admission to the University of Lagos due to her advancement in Project Fame West Africa.
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Chidinma said music wasn't always on her agenda, but decided to give it a try after winning Project Fame.
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Chidinma joined 17 other contestants in the Fame Academy round after being one of the 8,000 talent showcasers that year.
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Chidinma was announced as the competition's winner on 26 September 2010.
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Chidinma started working on her eponymous debut studio album, Chidinma, after releasing a collaborative project with other season three finalists.
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Chidinma spoke about the album briefly and said she put a lot of energy into it.
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Chidinma worked with a number of producers, including Cobhams Asuquo, Tee-Y Mix, WazBeat and Oscar Heman Ackah.
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On 4 June 2011, Chidinma released the Clarence Peters-directed music video for "Jankoliko".
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Chidinma performed with Dr SID at the MTN Power of 10 Concerts, a ten-city tour that celebrated MTN Nigeria's ten-year anniversary.
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On 11 October 2011, Chidinma released "Kedike" and "Run Dia Mouth" as the album's third and fourth singles.
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Chidinma won Best Female West African Act at the 2012 Kora Awards.
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In May 2013, Chidinma signed an endorsement deal with MTN Nigeria.
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Chidinma was one of the supporting acts on the 2013 Hennessy Artistry Club Tour headlined by D'banj.
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On 14 September 2013, Chidinma released the song "Oh Baby".
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Chidinma performed at the MTN Valentine Rave Party on 14 February 2014, with Tiwa Savage, Sound Sultan, and Mario.
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On 2 May 2014, Chidinma released the music video for "Oh Baby ", which was directed by Clarence Peters and stars Ngozi Nwosu and OC Ukeje.
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Chidinma made her acting debut in Kunle Afolayan's 2017 film The Bridge.
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Chidinma played the role of Stella, an Igbo lady whose personal relationship is threatened by tribal prejudice and parental plans.
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On 2 May 2021, Chidinma released her first gospel single "Jehovah Overdo", along with its music video.
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On 4 May 2021, Chidinma revealed on Instagram that she made a transition to gospel music and is engage in Christian ministry.
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Chidinma's debut extended play, New Season, was released on 20 August 2021.
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Chidinma has cited Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Fela Kuti, Omawumi, Onyeka Onwenu, Lagbaja, and Darey Art Alade as her biggest musical influences.
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Chidinma founded the NMA Foundation to help visually impaired children and young people across Africa.