Blackmagic (musician) explained

Blackmagic
Occupation:Musician
Years Active:2010–present
Birth Name:Efemena Mukoro
Birth Date:April 21
Birth Place:Delta State, Nigeria

Efemena Mukoro, professionally known as Blackmagic, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter.[1] He is known for his unique musical style and is considered a pioneer of the Nigerian alternative scene.

Early life and education

Mukoro is a native of Delta State but was born and raised in Lagos.[2] He attended King's College, Lagos for his secondary education and studied computer science from the University of Benin.

Career

Mukoro dropped out of school to pursue his music career and started out under the stage name, Ejay. He was signed to Lynxxx's Syndik8 records in 2010 as a Soul and Afrobeat musician. He went on to release multiple singles and his debut album titled Blackmagic 1.0 in 2011; he gained popularity with his single titled Confam, which featured Sasha P.[3]

He was briefly part of the Three Wise Men band under Syndik8 records, alongside 'Ikon' and 'Third Wiseman'. The group released the single Bastard in 2012.[4] On leaving Syndik8 records, he achieved further success with his single, Repete in 2013.[5] Repete is described as one of the Nigerian songs with the most critical acclaim.[6]

Mukoro changed his stage name over time to "Ejay Blackmagic" and to simply "Blackmagic" upon his exit from Syndik8 records. He went on to launch his own record label, Based on Belief in 2013.[7]

Discography

Singles

With Three Wise Men

EPs

Albums

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thomas. Fred. Blackmagic Biography & History. 2021-05-30. AllMusic. en.
  2. Web site: Ihekire . Chinonso . 2020-02-22 . Version 3.0… Rebirth of blackmagic . https://web.archive.org/web/20200222134430/https://guardian.ng/life/version-3-0-rebirth-of-blackmagic/ . 2020-02-22 . 2024-06-15 . . en-US.
  3. Web site: Omotolani. 2017-04-21. Blackmagic, Shan George, Nkiru Sylvanus are a year older today. 2021-05-30. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  4. Web site: Three Wise Men – Bastard. 2024-04-21. All Africa. 28 May 2013 . en-US.
  5. Web site: Abba. Immaculata. Blackmagic. 2021-05-31. Nataal. en-US. 2021-06-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214209/https://nataal.com/blackmagic. dead.
  6. Web site: 2015-06-09. BlackMagic. 2021-06-01. Music in Africa. en.
  7. Web site: Abimboye. Michael. 2013-05-20. Rapper Blackmagic part ways with Lynxxx's Syndik8 Records Premium Times Nigeria. 2021-05-30. Premium Times. en-GB.
  8. Web site: Ndeche. Chidirim. 2018-02-10. Blackmagic Is Back With "No Need". 2021-05-31. The Guardian (Nigeria). en-US.
  9. Web site: Bamidele. Michael. 2019-09-10. Blackmagic Releases New EP "BM". 2021-05-31. The Guardian (Nigeria). en-US.

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