Fecko Explained

Birth Name:Ifeanyi Chukwuebuka Ibegbunam
Alias:Fecko the Emcee
Birth Place:Anambra, Nigeria
Genre:Hip Hop, Afrobeats
Occupation:Musician, Emcee
Years Active:2006-present

Ifeanyi Chukwuebuka Ibegbunam known professionally as Fecko (formerly Fecko the Emcee), is a Nigerian hip hop artist and emcee. He is the winner of The Mic Africa Season 1 and the first Nigerian rapper to perform in the metaverse.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] The stage name "Fecko" is an acronym for the phrase "Formidable Emcees Can Knockout Obstacles".[6]

On 13 September 2023, South African magazine, The Hype magazine profiled Fecko as one of the 5 African rappers you should know in the continent of Africa.[7]

Early life and education

Born in Anambra, Nigeria and grew up in the suburbs of Lagos, Mushin.[8] Fecko is a graduate of Environmental Biology from Yaba College of Education.[9]

Career

Fecko started his musical career professionally in 2006 when he recorded his debut album which was not officially released on streaming platforms. He has worked with M.I Abaga, The Lady Of Rage, Doug E Fresh, Mode 9, and Khaligraph Jones. His Extended play, "Afrobeat, Rhythm and Truth" was soundtracked on Afrocity show, a limited web series by Ndani TV.[10] Fecko is the host of Surviving Eko, a podcast that elucidate about Lagos through the lens of Lagosians living in the city and in the diaspora.[11]

Critical reception

OkayAfrica called "Flow Global" by Fecko a Fela Kuti inspired production.[12]

Discography

Albums

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Nollywood" (with Terry Tha Rapman)2009Non-album singles
"The Future" (with Boogey, Peter Clarke and Pryse)2012
"Raplogic"
"Kalabash"
"Real African Poetry" (with Khaligraph Jones, Dominant One, The Holstar and Raiza Biza)2013
"Hustle Over Feelings"2014
"Ladugbomi" (with Tupengo)2015Afrobeat, Rhythm & Truth
"Fela Must Rise" (produced by Teck-Zilla)
"I No Want Fake" (with Mode 9, Maka and Villy)2016Non-album singles
"Jofunmi"2017
"Ifeanyichukwu"2018
"Finally"2019
"Moment Of Victory"2021
"Work Chop" (with Villy and Yung Pabi)2022

As featured artist

TitleYearAlbum
"Trappin"2019Non-album singles
"Bipolar"2022Nghota
"Come My Way"Non-album singles
"Do Me Wrong"

References

  1. Web site: 2022-12-06 . Fecko Becomes Nigeria’s First Rapper To Perform In African MetaVerse . 2023-02-17 . . en-US.
  2. Web site: Washington . Airen . Derrick Ashong On Creating ‘The Mic: Africa,’ A Music Competition To Highlight The African Diaspora . 2023-02-17 . . en.
  3. Web site: The Mic Africa: Hollywood actor, Derrick Ashong to host 3rd edition . Vanguard (Nigeria).
  4. News: 2021-08-16 . Nigeria: Hollywood Actor Derrick Ashong to Host Second Edition of Take Back the Mic . en . Vanguard . 2023-02-17.
  5. Web site: 2021-01-22 . Nigerian emcee, Fecko wins The Mic contest - MyJoyOnline.com . 2023-02-17 . . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2011-01-02 . Fecko The Emcee Presents Raw African Poetry +FREE Download AmeyawDebrah.com . 2023-02-17 . . en-US.
  7. Web site: Lesiba . 2023-09-13 . 5 African Rappers You Should Check Out . 2023-09-17 . . en-GB.
  8. Web site: Gachanja . Nelly . 2021-02-05 . Interview With Nigerian Emcee Fecko Winner Of The Mic Africa Music Competition - Africa.com . 2023-02-17 . www.africa.com . en-US.
  9. Web site: 2021-01-18 . Fecko . 2023-02-17 . Music In Africa . en.
  10. Web site: Alake . Motolani . 2021-05-31 . Fecko features MI Abaga, Doug E Fresh and Lady Of Rage on new single, 'Moment Of Victory' . 2023-02-17 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  11. Web site: Surviving Eko with Fecko • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters . 2023-03-21 . Spotify for Podcasters . en.
  12. Web site: Audio: Fecko The Emcee 'Flow Global (Afrobeat Remix)' [Prod. by Teck-Zilla] - OkayAfrica ]. 2023-02-17 . . en.

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