17 Facts About Phyno

Chibuzo Nelson Azubuike, who is known professionally as Phyno, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer.

Phyno was born and raised in Enugu State but is a native of Anambra State.

Phyno started his music career as a producer in 2003 and primarily raps in Igbo.

Phyno developed an interest in music production during his secondary school days.

Phyno initially wanted to become a pilot, but was told that he could be a doctor.

Phyno learned to play the drums and piano throughout secondary school and created his own rendition of every recording he heard.

Phyno studied public administration at the Institute of Management and Technology in Enugu, and started profiting from music during his second year there.

Phyno told Ifeoma Onoye that Mr Raw was one of the few people he looked up to.

Phyno started rapping in 2010 and relocated to Lagos to further his music career.

Phyno started recording his debut studio album, No Guts No Glory, in 2012.

On 7 December 2012, Phyno released the music video for "Ghost Mode", which was filmed in Lagos by Clarence Peters.

In June 2013, Phyno performed for 25 minutes in Owerri as part of the Star Music Trek tour.

On 22 May 2014, Phyno released the music video for "Alobam", which was directed by Clarence Peters.

On 2 September 2014, Phyno released the video for his "Authe " song with Flavour.

Phyno performed at the 2014 edition of the Star Music Trek tour in Nsukka, Enugu State.

Phyno announced plans to release his third studio album, Deal With It, in March 2019.

Phyno told the Nigerian Tribune he raps in Igbo because he respects his culture and loves being himself.