Bigiano Explained

Bigiano
Birth Name:Babalola Oluwagbemiga Gabriel
Birth Date:1980 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Lagos State, Nigeria
Origin:Osun State
Associated Acts:
Years Active:2007 present
Instrument:Vocals

Babalola Oluwagbemiga Gabriel (born August 1, 1980) known professionally as Bigiano, is a Nigerian songwriter,[1] singer,[2] [3] record producer, recording artist,[4] and stage performer,[5] Known for his hit single “Shayo"[6] [7] [8] [9]

Early life and education

Babalola Oluwagbemiga Gabriel is the fourth in a family of six, from Osun State, he started his music career as a choirmaster and music coordinator in church.[10]

He studied computer science at the Obafemi Awolowo University.

His passion for the entertainment world lured him into teaming up with other like minds to start a musical group known as Triple B.[11] [12] [13]

In 1999, the group released an official single called "Egba Mi"

Career

In 2009, he was nominated for multiple awards including the MTV Africa Music Awards and Nigeria Entertainment Awards' under the Best New Act category alongside M.I.

In same year, his song “Shayo” won Best Music Video, Best Cinematography and Viewers’ Choice of The Year Awards at the Sound City Music Video Awards.[14]

He also went on to tour the South African territories.[15]

In 2012, Bigiano featured fellow Nigerian artiste Wizkid on his single “Chillings”. He has also featured other household names like Innocent "Tuface" Idibia

In October 2022, he released an Amapiano refix of his original hit single Shayo alongiside Jaybreeze.[16]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipientResult
2009Soundcity Music Video AwardsBest Video of the Year”Himself”[23]
2009Soundcity Music Video AwardsViewers’ Choice”Himself”[24]
2009Soundcity Music Video AwardsBest Cinematography”Himself”[25]
2009MTV Africa Music Awards 2009Best New Act”Himself”[26] [27]
20092009 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest New Act”Himself”[28]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Music star, Bigiano celebrates birthday with magazine lunch. 7 August 2021 . 23 May 2021.
  2. Web site: Singer shows off bold tattoos in new photos. 8 August 2015 . 23 May 2021.
  3. Web site: Bigiano 'Kuti Cole'! Back, Bigger, And Better. 28 October 2013 . 23 May 2021.
  4. Web site: Singer's godfather lavishes N5m on champagnes in 1 hour. 1 July 2015 . 23 May 2021.
  5. Web site: Bigiano: 'Nigerian Music Industry Is Bigger And Better. 19 April 2020 . 23 May 2021.
  6. Web site: Musicians, Alariwo, Ashionye, Bigiano, others make list of Top 10 Nigeria one-hit wonders. 21 May 2013 . 23 May 2021.
  7. Web site: God can still give me song bigger than Shayo Bigiano. 19 April 2020 . 23 May 2021.
  8. Web site: I couldn't handle the fame that came with 'Shayo' Bigiano. 13 August 2015 . 23 May 2021.
  9. Web site: Singer, Bigiano Reveals Why he is Still Single. 15 December 2017 . 23 May 2021.
  10. Web site: Bigiano. 23 May 2021.
  11. Web site: We knew Bigiano wouldn't last Triple B. 11 September 2010 . 23 May 2021.
  12. Web site: Bigiano My Tattoos Represent What I have Been Through. 2 December 2017 . 23 May 2021.
  13. Web site: Nigeria A Girlfriend Will Distract Me Bigiano. 28 March 2009 . 23 May 2021.
  14. Web site: Soundcity Music Video Awards 2009 Nominees. 9 July 2009 . 23 May 2021.
  15. Web site: Bigiano tours SA. 14 August 2009 . 23 May 2021.
  16. Web site: 2023-04-06 . [Music] Bigiano x Jaybreeze - Shayo Amapiano (Refix) » Naijaloaded ]. 2023-04-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230406055633/https://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/download-music/bigiano-x-jaybreeze-shayo-amapiano-refix . 2023-04-06 .
  17. Web site: Bigiano invites us to 'Shayo'. 15 January 2009 . 23 May 2021.
  18. Web site: Bigiano – Chillin Feat. Wizkid. 11 November 2012 . 23 May 2021.
  19. Web site: Bigiano stages comeback with Chiquito, Go Crazy. 5 April 2020 . 23 May 2021.
  20. Web site: Music Bigiano ft Password Norty. 4 November 2013 . 23 May 2021.
  21. Web site: Bigiano "Go Crazy" Audio Video. 20 March 2020 . 23 May 2021.
  22. Web site: Bigiano Returns To Nigeria Music Scene, Releases New Singles. 2 December 2017 . 23 May 2021.
  23. Web site: Naeto C, Darey, 2Face, Kel & Don Jazzy grab Soundcity Music Video Awards (SMVAs) 2009. 11 August 2009 . 23 May 2021.
  24. Web site: 2009 Soundcity Music Video Awards winners. 21 August 2009 . 23 May 2021.
  25. Web site: Sound City Music Video Award Winners. 2 August 2009 . 23 May 2021.
  26. Web site: mtv africa music awards nominations announced. 28 August 2009 . 23 May 2021.
  27. Web site: 2009 MTV Africa Music Award Nominees Announced. 26 August 2009 . 23 May 2021.
  28. Web site: Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2009 Nominees. 12 March 2009 . 23 May 2021.

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