Geoffrey Oji Explained

Geoffrey Oji
Birth Name:Geoffrey Oji
Birth Place:Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Origin:Benue State, Nigeria
Genre:Pop
Occupation:Singer, songwriter, performer
Years Active:2014present
Label:Ultima Productions, 960 Music Group
Associated Acts:Chidinma, 2face, Iyanya, Praiz
Website:geoffreyoji.com[1]

Geoffrey Oji is a Nigerian singer and songwriter best known for winning the seventh season of Project Fame West Africa.[2] [3] [4] He won the competition after years of consistently auditioning for the show.[5] Geoffrey is currently under a management deal with 960 Music Group courtesy of a partnership between 960 Music Group and Ultima Productions.[6] His debut single 'Bursting My Brain' was released on January 30, 2015.[7]

Early life

Geoffrey was born in Benue State and grew up in Kaduna, Kaduna State. He attended St. Saviour Primary and Nursery school, Kaduna and later, St. Patricks Secondary School, Kaduna.[8] Geoffrey lost his dad on the Christmas Day of 2001,[9] which made life difficult for his family, prompting his decision to leave home and move to Lagos in search for greener pastures when he was just 15.

On arriving in Lagos, Geoffrey found out his uncle in Lagos was not doing well enough to support him so he had to sleep in public places for about a year, while honing his music skills in church and contesting in singing shows.[10] Before contesting in and winning the seventh season of Project Fame, Geoffrey auditioned in the first 6 seasons of the show and lost out.[11]

Musical career

After winning Project Fame in September 2014, Geoffrey spent the next few months performing at high-profile events, establishing a presence in the real world and recording music.[12] On January 30, 2015, Geoffrey debuted his single, 'Bursting My Brain' which was well received by fans and critics alike[13] and got moderate airplay on Nigerian radio stations.

The video to Bursting My Brain was released on May 25, 2015[14] [15] which further boosted Geoffrey's profile and gained him more recognition when the video started airing on major TV networks.

Shortly after, 960 Music released Geoffrey's second single titled Monalisa, an ode to a beautiful woman and which can be described as a continuation to Bursting My Brain. A video for Monalisa directed by Mr. Miagi was released on that same day on the Project Fame platform. The single received even more positive reviews and further boosted Geoffrey's profile.[16]

In October 2015, Geoffrey released his debut EP titled Bursted,[17] which was launched on the last airing date of MTN Project Fame Season 8.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geoffrey Oji. Geoffrey Oji official site. 2019-05-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20170626172535/http://geoffreyoji.com/. 2017-06-26. dead.
  2. Web site: Girls that once rejected me now want my attention . 2014-12-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141102110046/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/saturday-beats/girls-that-once-rejected-me-now-want-my-attention-project-fame-winner/# . 2014-11-02 . dead .
  3. Web site: Project fame winner collaborates with Iyanya, Chidimma . 2014-12-10 . https://archive.today/20141210230646/http://www.tribune.com.ng/friday-treat/item/23285-project-fame-winner-collaborates-with-iyanya-chidimma/23285-project-fame-winner-collaborates-with-iyanya-chidimma# . 2014-12-10 . dead .
  4. News: The Net NG. Breaking News: Geoffrey wins MTN project fame season 7.... 17 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141208132508/http://thenet.ng/2014/09/breaking-news-geoffrey-wins-mtn-project-fame-season-7/. 8 December 2014. dead.
  5. Web site: GEOFFREY OJI: WINNER MTN PROJECT FAME 7.0 . www.projectfamewestafrica.com . 17 November 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141129054214/http://www.projectfamewestafrica.com/index.php/contestants/season-7-0/item/596-geoffrey-oji . 29 November 2014 .
  6. Web site: Ultima Productions announce Partnership with 960 Music Group. www.thenet.ng. 17 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141031211204/http://thenet.ng/2014/10/ultima-productions-announces-partnership-with-960-music-group/. 31 October 2014. dead.
  7. Web site: MUSIC PREMIERE: Geoffrey – Bursting My Brain (Prod. By Password). 360nobs.com. 2015-06-01. 2015-06-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20150627214331/http://www.360nobs.com/2015/01/music-premiere-geoffrey-bursting-my-brain-prod-by-password/. dead.
  8. Web site: INTERVIEW WITH PROJECT FAME 7.0 WINNER GEOFFREY OJI . Tush Magazine . 1 June 2015 .
  9. Web site: Every Christmas Day makes me sad – Geoffrey Oji . Punch . 1 June 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150111143357/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/saturday-beats/every-christmas-day-makes-me-sad-geoffrey-oji/ . 11 January 2015 .
  10. Web site: INTERVIEW WITH PROJECT FAME 7.0 WINNER GEOFFREY OJI . Tush Magazine . 1 June 2015 .
  11. Web site: 'I auditioned for 7 years before winning Project Fame' – Geoffrey. NET. 1 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150511150114/http://thenet.ng/2014/12/i-auditioned-for-7-years-before-winning-project-fame-winner-geoffrey/. 11 May 2015. dead.
  12. Web site: Project Fame winner, Geoffrey, moves up . Daily Independent . 1 June 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150611235421/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/11/project-fame-winner-geoffrey-moves/ . 11 June 2015 .
  13. Web site: Project Fame winner drops first official single, 'Burst my brain'. Pulse. 1 June 2015.
  14. Web site: VIDEO: Geoffrey – Bursting My Brain. notjustok. 1 June 2015.
  15. Web site: Project Fame winner debut with romantic 'Bursting my brain' video. Pulse. 25 May 2015 . 1 June 2015.
  16. Web site: VIDEO: Geoffrey – Monalisa. 360nobs.com. 10 August 2015. 31 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150731214233/http://www.360nobs.com/2015/07/video-geoffrey-monalisa/. dead.
  17. Web site: Geoffrey Set To Release "Bursted" E.P. TooXclusive. 23 October 2015 . 19 November 2015.

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