Greatman Takit Explained

Greatman Takit
Birth Name:Greatman Ademola Takit
Birth Date:11 March 1992
Birth Place:Surulere, Lagos State
Years Active:2011–present

Greatman Ademola Takit, professionally known as Greatman Takit (born 11 March 1992), is a Nigerian songwriter, singer and artiste.[1] [2] He released his first single "Ain't Nobody" in 2011 but gained popularity with his debut EP “Wildfire” in 2016.

Early life and education

Greatman Takit was born on 11 March 1992 in Surelere, Lagos State but originally hails from Kwara State. He studied at Government Science Secondary School, Pyakasa, Abuja and the Federal University of Technology, Minna.[3]

Career

Greatman started singing at an early age but officially debuted the music scene with his first single in 2011 titled "Ain't Nobody". His second official single “IJO” was released in 2013 and his third single titled “Farewemi” was released in 2014. His first EP "Wildfire" was released in October 2016 and comprised 9 tracks including "Jungle Up Here" and "Run" .[4]

Greatman was a member of "The Gratitude", a Nigerian gospel music group but later left the group to continue his independent music career in 2020.[5] He released another single "Sound of Rain" on 15 August 2019.[6] His second EP "Energy" was released in 2021 and comprised 7 tracks.[7]

In July 2023, the remix of the hit song "Daddy Wey Dey Pamper" was released by Moses Bliss featuring Greatman Takit and Prinx Emmanuel.[8]

Discography

Albums

!Year Released!Title!Details
2016WildfireNumber of Tracks: 9Format: Streaming, digital download
2021Energy[9] Number of Tracks: 7Format: Streaming, digital download
2022CommandoNumber of Tracks: 5Format: Streaming, digital download

Selected Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chidinma, GreatMan Takit, Simeon Douglas others storm Calabar . Vanguard Newspaper.
  2. Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2023-06-22 . Ayo Vincent to release 'Supernatural' EP featuring Greatman Takit . 2023-10-12 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  3. Web site: Marv . Tomide . 2023-06-02 . Nigerian Gospel Artists That Should Be On Your Radar . 2023-10-11 . Zikoko! . en-US.
  4. Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2023-04-09 . Aramanda lights up Landmark with praise featuring IB Quake, Greatman Takit, Angeloh . 2023-10-12 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  5. Web site: Afrobeats and the world: How Nigerian Artists have put music on the map . 2023-10-17 . en.
  6. Web site: Adenusi . Olusola . 2020-09-28 . Nigerian Rap Artist Greatman Takit Makes Comeback 'Sound of Rain' . 2023-10-11 . Rapzilla . en-US.
  7. Web site: 'Energy' by Greatman Takit is the antidote for a bad day – AfroGospel Music . 2023-10-12 . en-US.
  8. Web site: Opeoluwa . Desalu . 2023-07-18 . Moses Bliss Daddy Wey Dey Pamper (Gbedu Version) Feat. Prinx Emmanuel & Greatman Takit . 2023-10-11 . en-US.
  9. Web site: Soundcity . 2021-07-08 . Greatman Takit Brings the Energy . 2023-10-11 . Soundcity . en-US.
  10. Web site: 10 Afro-Gospel Songs You Should Know - Okayplayer . 2023-10-18 . www.okayafrica.com . en.
  11. Web site: 2020-09-28 . Greatman Takit Releases "Sound of Rain": Listen! GMusicPlus.com . 2023-10-17 . en-US.
  12. Web site: Dennis . O'Neil . 2023-05-22 . DJ Shunz releases new single 'Blessing and Favour' ft. Greatman Takit . 2023-10-17 . Step FWD UK Christian Chart . en-GB.
  13. Web site: TY Bello Drops New Album Heaven Has Come featuring Greatman Takit . 2023-10-11 . Independent Newspaper Nigeria. 20 May 2023 .

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