Limoblaze Explained

Limoblaze
Birth Place:Makurdi
Years Active:2014–present
Instrument:Vocals
Birth Date:1995 10, df=yes
Alias:Limoblaze
Birth Name:Samuel Onwubiko
Background:solo_singer

Samuel Onwubiko (born 25 October 1995), known by his stage name Limoblaze is a Nigerian gospel singer-songwriter and rapper.[1] He is well known for the hit song "Jireh (My Provider)" with Lecrae and Happi, a reworking of "Jireh" by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music; the song made it to the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs of 2022, Official Charts No. 15, and won several other nominations including The Headies and The Stellar Awards.[2] [3] [4]

Biography

Early life and education

He is one of eight children born to Samuel and Nkechi Onwubiko[5] in Abia State, Nigeria, and was brought up in Makurdi-Benue state. Aged 8 years, he discovered the songs of popular rappers such as Tupac, Eminem and 50 Cent and later came across Christian rappers such as Lecrae, the Ambassador, Andy Mineo, Da' T.R.U.T.H. and Tedashii.[6] This influenced him to become an Afro gospel, Afrobeat and Hip-hop gospel singer, songwriter, recording and performing artist.[7] [8] He studied Biochemistry at the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria during which he joined the Day Star Church[9] where his professional gospel musical career began.[10]

He currently lives in the United Kingdom. He married Favour Emma his long-term girlfriend on 1 April 2022.

Musical career

He started his career officially as an independent and unsigned music recording artist and started with his first song titled "Memories" which he dedicated to his classmates after graduating from high school. After his first song,[10] he went on to record other songs titled Grace, Unconditional, Wrong Ways, For the King which features an American rapper Los of (HGA), and So on.[11] He likewise made some collaborations with gospel artists such as Ada Ehi,[12] Travis Greene, Da' T.R.U.T.H. as well as many others with various freestyle sessions.[13] His Debut Album Blind was released in 2016 while his second album Before Now, was released in 2018, followed by Afrobeats Raps & Jesus released 2019,[14] The Wait E.P in 2020 and he released his fourth studio joint album featuring Da' T.R.U.T.H. titled Bridges,[15] on 20 November 2020, which charted on trending spots on both local and international digital stores.

In July 2022, he released the hit single "Jireh (My Provider)" featuring Lecrae and Happi.[16] [17] The song made it to Billboard Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Songs of 2022[18]

Discography

Studio albums

EP(s)

Selected singles

SingleYear Released
My Story ft Da' T.R.U.T.H.2018
Blow My Mind2020
Okay ft Ada Ehi
Sound of Victory ft Da' T.R.U.T.H. & Travis Greene
Mind2021
This Loving ft Johnny Drille
Ife Wami2022
Gold ft Ada Ehi
Desire
Jireh ft Happi and Lecrae
Put It On God ft Annatoria[22] 2023
Desire Pt. 2 ft Caleb Gordon[23]
Pretty Day ft Madison Ryann Ward
My Matter ft Victor Thompson and Becca Folkes
Talk & Do ft Ada Ehi
Good God II ft Naomi Raine2024
One Day ft KB
Freedom ft Annatoria and Oneskript
Holy Father

Awards and recognition

He received Crystal award nominations in three categories in 2015.[24] In 2019, Limoblaze was nominated (alongside Tim Godfrey, Todd Dulaney, Osby Berry, Jonathan McReynolds, Chevelle Franklyn, Phil Thompson, Tasha Cobbs, Joe Mettle, and Koyrn Hawthorne) in the Premier Gospel Awards for Best International Act and on 11 May 2019 in London he was announced as winner.[25] [26] [27] Limoblaze was also Afro Rap Artiste of Excellence in the 2019 African Gospel Music and Media Awards.[28] [29] He has been "Artist of the Week" on Nigeria's Channels TV.[10]

YearAwardCategoryResultRef.
2015The Crystal AwardsBest New Artiste
The Crystal AwardsBest Collaboration
The Crystal AwardsBest Rap/Hip-Hop
2019Premier Gospel AwardsBest International Act
African Gospel Music and Media Awards (AGMMA)Afro Rap Artiste of Excellence
2022Step FWD AwardsInternational Artist of the Year[30]
Premier Gospel AwardsBest International Act[31]
2023The HeadiesBest Inspirational Song[32] [33]
The Stellar AwardsRap/Hip-Hop Song of the Year[34] [35]
Vine AwardsAfrican Song of the Year[36]
Vine AwardsAfrican Act of the Year
Premier Gospel AwardsBest Male Vocalist[37]
Premier Gospel AwardsBest Song of the Year[38]
2024MOBO AwardsBest Gospel Act[39] [40]

Personal life

Limoblaze proposed to Favour in September 2021. They were married in April 2022.[41]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 10 Afro-Gospel Songs You Should Know - Okayplayer . 2023-07-13 . www.okayafrica.com . en.
  2. Web site: Dennis . O'Neil . 2022-09-18 . 'Jireh (My Provider)' by Limoblaze, Lecrae & Happi hits 2 million streams in 1+ month . 2023-07-13 . Step FWD UK Christian Chart . en-GB.
  3. Web site: 2022-09-20 . Limoblaze takes the gospel to everybody with 'Jireh (My Provider)' . 2023-07-13 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  4. Web site: Jireh (My Provider) Official Afrobeats Charts . Official Charts.
  5. Web site: Melissa. Paula. 2019-09-20. LIMOBLAZE INTERVIEW WITH PAULA MELISSA (AUDIO). 2020-11-23. Paula Melissa. en-US.
  6. Web site: About Limoblaze - Reach Records . 2023-07-13.
  7. Web site: Sande . Shirquille . 2021-01-12 . Testimony: A Musician's Story - Limoblaze's Interview - Holy Culture . 2023-07-13 . holyculture.net . en-US.
  8. Web site: Sseruyigo . Aaron . 2022-08-06 . Pompi, Limoblaze expected in Kampala this month . 2023-07-13 . Breaking news on Christianity in Uganda and World . en-US.
  9. Web site: Maurice. Samuel. 2020-10-16. EndSARS: How Christian Rapper Limoblaze Ignited Widespread Prayer Walk. 2020-11-23. Premium9ja. en-US.
  10. Web site: Sunrise – Channels Television . 2021-04-06.
  11. Web site: Premier. 2020-07-10. "Men NEED Re-educatiing" Says Limoblaze. 2020-11-22. Premier Gospel. en-GB.
  12. Web site: Ibe. Olaedo. 2020-09-23. Afrobeats artist Limoblaze teams up with Ada Ehi for hit single 'Okay'. 2020-11-22. Step FWD UK Christian Chart. en-GB.
  13. Web site: 2022-11-29 . Lecrae, Ada Ehi, Mercy Chinwo, Frank Edwards, Limoblaze to headline RockFest 2.0 in Lagos . 2023-07-13 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  14. Web site: 2019-12-15. LIMOBLAZE DROPS "AFROBEATS, RAP & JESUS". 2020-11-22. AGMC. en-US.
  15. Web site: Longs. Herb. Da' T.R.U.T.H. & Limoblaze Team Up To Release 'Bridges' Album. 2021-02-09. TheChristianBeat.org. November 14, 2020. en-gb.
  16. Web site: Sarachik . Justin . 2022-10-29 . Nigerian Afrobeats Singer & Songwriter, LIMOBLAZE Signs With Reach Records & Releases New EP 'Sunday In Lagos' . 2023-07-13 . Rapzilla . en-US.
  17. Web site: vinepulse . 2023-06-08 . Limoblaze Receives Stellar Award Nomination for "Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year" with "Jireh" . 2023-07-13 . Vine Pulse . en-US.
  18. Cusson . Michael . 2022-12-01 . Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs . 2023-07-13 . Billboard . en-US.
  19. Web site: The Wait EP by Limoblaze Album . 2023-07-13 . Afrocharts . en.
  20. Web site: Admin . 2020-03-27 . Limoblaze drops brand new EP 'The Wait' - available now . 2023-07-13 . WorshippersGh . en-US.
  21. Web site: Clarks . Jessie . 2022-10-28 . Reach Records' Newest Artist Limoblaze Drops 'Sunday In Lagos' . 2023-07-13 . TCB . en-US.
  22. Web site: Longs . Herb . 2023-04-06 . Limoblaze "Put It On God" Out Now After Trending On Social Media . 2023-07-13 . TCB . en-US.
  23. Web site: Dennis . O'Neil . 2023-07-09 . Limoblaze releases new single 'Desire Pt. 2' feat. Caleb Gordon . 2023-07-13 . Step FWD UK Christian Chart . en-GB.
  24. Web site: Crystal Awards 2015: And The Nominees Are…. 2020-11-22. Praiseworld Radio Africa's #1 Online Gospel Radio Station Nigeria. en-US.
  25. Web site: 2019-05-15. BREAKING NEWS: Limoblaze Won new Award at Premier Gospel Awards as Best International Act In London. 2020-11-22. Winnaijatv. en-GB.
  26. Web site: Premier. 2019-05-10. Premier Gospel Awards 2019 Winners. 2020-11-22. Premier Gospel. en-GB.
  27. Web site: MistaBolu. 2019-05-12. Nigerian Rapper, Limoblaze Wins Premier Gospel Awards' "Best International Act" In London. 2020-11-22. Pricherman116 Media. en-US.
  28. Web site: AGMMA African Gospel Music and Media Awards. 2020-11-22. africangospelmusicawards.com.
  29. Web site: AGMMA 2019 African Gospel Music and Media Awards 2019. 2020-11-22. www.africangospelmusicawards.com.
  30. Web site: Awards 2022 Step FWD Awards . 2023-07-13 . stepfwdawards.com.
  31. Web site: Premier Gospel Award 2022 winners announced - Premier Christian News Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis . 2023-07-13 . premierchristian.news . en.
  32. Web site: 2023-07-12 . Burna Boy, Rema, Ruger, Asake lead 2023 Headies nomination list [Full Nomination List] ]. 2023-07-13 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  33. Web site: 2023-07-12 . Headies Award 2023 nominees list: Asake, Limoblaze, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage plus odas wey make di list . 2023-07-13 . BBC News.
  34. Web site: The Stellar Awards 2023 Stellar Award Nominees . 2023-07-13 . www.thestellarawards.com.
  35. Grein . Paul . 2023-05-12 . Pastor Mike, Limoblaze, Jr. & Tye Tribbett Lead 2023 Stellar Gospel Music Awards Nominations (Full List) . 2023-07-13 . Billboard . en-US.
  36. Web site: 2022-05-11 . Limoblaze Bags "African Act of the Year" Award at Vine Awards 2022 GMusicPlus.com . 2023-07-13 . en-US.
  37. Web site: 2023-06-20 . The 2023 Premier Gospel Awards - The Winners . 2023-07-13 . hfpmusiccity . en.
  38. Web site: Dennis . O'Neil . 2023-06-16 . Highlights from this year's prestigious Premier Gospel Awards . 2023-07-13 . Step FWD UK Christian Chart . en-GB.
  39. Web site: Acho . Affa . 2023-12-14 . [FULL LIST] Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Others Make MOBO Awards Shortlist ]. 2024-02-13 . en-US.
  40. Web site: Mobo awards 2024: Central Cee tops winners thanks to megahit Sprinter Mobos The Guardian . 2024-02-13 . amp.theguardian.com.
  41. Web site: ekpenyong . Ebenezer . 2021-09-06 . Limoblaze is Getting Married as He Proposes to Favour . 2023-07-13 . Premium9ja . en-US.

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