Idahams Explained

Idahams
Origin:Rivers State, Nigeria
Years Active:2015present
Instrument:Vocals, Piano
Birth Name:Hart Idawarifagha Ishmael

Hart Idawarifagha Ishmael (born May 19), known professionally as Idahams, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.[1] [2] He secured a record deal with Grafton Entertainment in 2016[3] and joined the Universal Music Nigeria roaster in 2019.[4] [5] Idahams made his first break in 2018 through the song "God Can Bless Anybody" by Mr 2Kay which he wrote and also featured on, the song topped the ITunes Chart barely a week after release.[6] [7]

Early life

Idahams was born and raised in the famous Bonny Island, Rivers State.[8] He started honing his musical talent at the age of 10[9] and would later go on to land a deal with Grafton records in 2016.[10] He released a number of solo records under Grafton records but made his first break in 2018 through his appearance on the song "God Can Bless Anybody" by Nigerian pop artiste, Mr 2Kay.[11]

Career

In August 2018, Idahams released "No One Else", a song which he revealed was inspired by Davido and his fiancée, Chioma’s relationship during an interview with Pulse News.[12] In March 2018, Idahams released a remix of "No One Else" with Nigerian pop star, Teni.[13] In the last quarter of 2019, Idahams released the Amayanabo EP[14] which documented his journey from the creeks of Port Harcourt to becoming a music royalty.[15]

In November 2019, Idahams released the song, "Billion Dollar" and announced his new deal with Universal Music group through a joint partnership that was established by Grafton Entertainment.[16]

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResult
2018Galaxy Music Awards[17] [18] Best video - No one else
Music Producer of the year - no one else
BAE AwardsLyricist on the roll
Music Producer of the year
2019BAE AwardsSong of the year
Artist of the year

Discography

EPs

Singles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 10 questions for Idahams. 2018-12-10. Music In Africa. en. 2020-01-11.
  2. Web site: Listen to 'Billion Dollar' by Idahams. 2020-01-11.
  3. Web site: Grafton Entertainment Unveils New Signee Idahams. onobello.com. en-US. 2020-01-11.
  4. Web site: Idahams Signs Deal With Universal Music Group, Drops "Billion Dollar". 2019-11-08. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US. 2020-01-11.
  5. Web site: Idahams Signs New Deal With Universal Music Group Nigeria (UMGNG). Abusi. 2019-11-08. Novice2STAR. en-GB. 2020-01-11.
  6. Web site: 'God Can Bless Anybody': Mr 2Kay Top iTunes Charts With New Single. 2018-06-05. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-GB. 2020-01-11.
  7. News: Idahams Is Scoring Big Points With His Instagram Challenge And Other Artiste Can Learn From It. September 26, 2018. Nigerian Entertainment Today.
  8. Web site: Idahams Biography, Discographies & Lifestyle Okhype Media. Okhype.Media. en. 2020-01-11.
  9. News: Why I Signed On To Universal Music Group- Idahams . Independent Newspapers Nigeria. Rotimi. Agbana. en-GB. 2020-01-11.
  10. Web site: Record label signs new artiste Idahams. 2016-07-11. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 2020-01-11.
  11. Web site: New Video: Mr. 2Kay feat. Idahams – God Can Bless Anybody. BellaNaija.com. 2018-05-30. BellaNaija. en-US. 2020-01-11.
  12. Web site: Meet Idahams, an artist out to make an impression. 2018-12-11. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 2020-01-11.
  13. Web site: Teni Joins Idahams On The Remix Of His Catchy Love Song, 'No One Else'. Konbini - All Pop Everything!. fr. 2020-01-11.
  14. News: Idahams Drops the Amayanabo EP with New Music Video. July 8, 2019. Nigerian Entertainment Today.
  15. Web site: Idahams: From the Creeks of Port Harcourt to a Music Royalty (Amayanabo). 2019-07-07. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US. 2020-01-11.
  16. Web site: Idahams Inks Deal with Universal Music, Releases New Single "Billion Dollar" « tooXclusive. 2019-11-07. tooXclusive. en-US. 2020-01-11.
  17. Web site: GMA 2019: See Full List Of Winners At The Galaxy Music Awards. 2019-12-09. 234hype.com. en-US. 2020-01-12.
  18. Web site: Galaxy Music Awards 2019 Nomination List out now!. 2019-10-03. PHcityPromo. en-US. 2020-01-12.
  19. Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2019-07-06 . Idahams Releases 'Amayanabo' EP With New Music Video . 2023-11-08 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  20. Web site: BellaNaija.com . 2019-06-28 . New Music: Idahams – Amayanabo . 2023-11-08 . BellaNaija . en-US.
  21. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/07/idahams-recounts-his-life-story-with-man-on-fire-ep/
  22. Web site: Onabanjo . Adedamola . 2021-07-29 . Jimmix And Trappi Enliven Idaham’s ‘Man On Fire’ With Latin Twist . 2023-11-08 . The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) . en-GB.
  23. Web site: Adeniji . Sesan . 2021-03-26 . Idahams Releases “Man On Fire (Deluxe) EP” . 2023-11-08 . MyStreetz Magazine . en-US.
  24. Web site: Adebiyi . Adeayo . 2022-09-19 . Idahams offers interesting fragments of himself in 'Truth, Love & Confessions' . 2023-11-08 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  25. Web site: Odutola . Tayo . 2023-09-26 . Idahams shares new single "God Bless Africa" . 2023-11-08 . EARMILK . en-US.

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