Emmyblaq Explained

Emmyblaq
Birth Name:Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chima
Nationality:Nigerian
Other Names:Emmyblaq cfr
Alma Mater:Auchi Polytechnic
Years Active:2015-present
Organization:Feddy Empier Records

Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chima, also known as Emmyblaq, is a Nigerian singer, hype man and comedian.[1] [2]

Early life and education

Emmyblaq was born to an Igbo family in Auchi, Edo state. He hails from Imo state.https://whoiswriter.com/emmyblaq-biography-networth/ His parents have six children, and he is the third child. He had his primary, secondary, and tertiary education in Auchi; earning his National Diploma from Auchi Polytechnic.[3] He attended a technical school in JSS2 for his secondary education, having brief stints as a generator repairer, a barber and a fashion stylist for a while.[4] [5]

Career

Emmyblaq started his entertainment career as a content creator; releasing skits in collaboration with friends. After his first hype gig for Valchi bar in Auchi and the ensuing positive response that it garnered, he would switch to identifying as a hype man. He would later get signed by Feddy Empier Records, alongside DJ and move to work in Warri. He has worked in Edo State, Lagos State and Delta state.[6]

He featured on Teni's song titled "Moslado (Refix)",[7] on Waje's "Lover",[8] [9] on the "Joor", volume 1 and 2 mixtapes by DJ Kaywise[10] [11] and on DJ Phantom's "Motivation and Vibes" mix.

He was acknowledged by The Nation, as being one of the Nigerian entertainment trendsetters of 2021.[12] And also by NotJustOk as being amongst the leading hype men of the Nigerian entertainment industry.[13]

He is an advocate for more recognition to be allotted to hype men in the industry, emphasizing that hype men have the potential to win awards and get international collaborations for the art they bring into the entertainment industry.[14] [15] In an interview with Vanguard, he iterated the influence of hype men on brands and their ability to draw awareness and ultimately grow a particular brand's reach.[16] He is of the opinion that hypemen do not get paid enough.[17]

Following the passing of DJ Flexy, a different hype man who had died by poisoning. It was wrongly reported by some section of the media that it was Emmyblaq who had died.[18] [19] He cane out to clear the air, confirming that he was alive, releasing an original version of the hype phrase on Instagram and publicly had to claim ownership of the song "5 bottles of Hennessy VSOP" featuring DJ Nice, which contained the slogan "One for the DJ, one for the hype man" which was the cause of the confusion at the time, regarding its proprietary status.[20]

Discography

2021

2022

As Featured Artiste

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Notes and References

  1. News: Being A Hype Man Is Rewarding, Says Emmyblaq. The Nation Newspaper. 7 January 2023 . 25 January 2023.
  2. News: Download Latest EmmyBlaq Songs, Mp3 Music, Videos & Albums - VibeOnVibe. VibeOnVibe.com.ng. 6 November 2023 . 6 November 2023.
  3. Web site: Azeez. Makinde. Mixtape: Emmyblaq x DJ Phantom – Motivation & Vibe Mix. January 26, 2023. Naijaloaded. 24 July 2021 .
  4. Web site: Who Is Emmyblaq Biography And Net Worth, Age, State, Tribe, Real Name, Girlfriend, Education. January 26, 2023. Who Is Writer. 24 October 2022.
  5. Web site: JT. Warrior. About Emmyblaq Aka Emmyblaq Efr. January 28, 2023. Skies World.
  6. Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2023-01-15 . Consistency, teamwork needed to succeed as a hype man – Emmyblaq . 2024-06-20 . Guardian Nigeria News . en-GB.
  7. Web site: Teni The Entertainer Activates EmmyBlaq On Her Monster Hit "Moslado". January 26, 2023. TooXclusive.
  8. Web site: Waje Drops New Music, "Lover", Featuring EmmyBlaq.. January 26, 2023. TooXclusive.
  9. Web site: Tariemi. Oreoritse. Waje Releases New Album 'Waje 2.0'. January 26, 2023. The Guardian (Nigeria). 22 July 2022 .
  10. Web site: DJ Valentino. S9. DJ Kaywise ft. Emmyblaq – Joor Party Mix. January 26, 2023. Six 9ja. 15 March 2022 .
  11. Web site: Daniella Valentino. Mhiz. DJ Kaywise x Emmyblaq – Joor Party Mix 2. January 26, 2023. Six 9ja. 21 July 2022 .
  12. News: 10 Notable Viral Trends That Shaped 2021. January 26, 2023. The Nation (Nigeria). 31 December 2021.
  13. Web site: From Poco Lee to Toby Shang, Get to Know the Hypemen Leading the Sound Revolution in Nigeria. January 26, 2023. NotJustOk. 9 October 2021.
  14. Web site: Agbana. Rotimi. Emmyblaq: Hype Man With Energy, Class. January 26, 2023. Independent.
  15. Web site: I Want To Have More Hit Songs, International Collaborations – Emmyblaq. January 15, 2023. The Sun (Nigeria).
  16. Web site: Brands Need Hype Men To Grow Their Platform- Emmyblaq. January 26, 2023. Vanguard (Nigeria).
  17. Web site: 2023-03-11 . Hype men deserve more than they earn — Emmy Blaq . 2023-05-03 . . en-US.
  18. Web site: July 12, 2021. Taiwo. Owolawi. I Want To Have More Hit Songs, International Collaborations – Emmyblaq. Legit.ng.
  19. Web site: Popular hypeman, DJ Flexy Naija is dead - P.M. News .
  20. Web site: July 12, 2021. [Mixtape] DJ Nice – "Lyric & Vibes" Ft Emmyblaq (5 bottles Of Hennessy VSOP)]. TooXclusive.
  21. Web site: Emmyblaq Tags. TooXclusive.