Solid Star | |
Birth Name: | Joshua Iniyezo |
Birth Date: | 8 November 1988 |
Birth Place: | Delta State, Nigeria |
Origin: | Isoko South, Aviara, Nigeria |
Years Active: | 2010–present |
Label: | Shaba Entertainment[1] |
Associated Acts: | Tiwa Savage, Korrekt, 2face Idibia, Flavour N'abania, Timaya, Davido, Flavour, Jojo |
Joshua Iniyezo (born 8 November 1988), better known by his stage name SolidStar Isoko or simply SolidStar, is a Nigerian singer. He began his musical career as a drummer for a local church in his hometown of Delta State. SolidStar is popularly known across Nigeria and Africa for his hit song "One in a Million". He got signed by Ossy Achievas.
In 2010, he released his debut album One in a Million which went on to become a huge hit. The remix of the single "One in a Million" there after featuring Africa's legend 2face Idibia. He has followed up this feat with several hit singles later on down the line.
SolidStar, who is known for his ability to sing fluently in English, Isoko and Igbo, was born in Delta State, Nigeria, to Mr. and Mrs. Iniyezo. His family originated from Aviara town.[2] SolidStar began his music career at the age of 14 when he started playing the drums for his church choir in Aviara. He was discovered a few years later at a music talent show in Ajegunle area of Lagos State where he was introduced to Paul Cole a record label boss.[3] In 2010, SolidStar formally signs to Achievas Record and his debut album was subsequently released under the label.
In 2010, SolidStar released his debut album One in a Million through Achievas Music. The album was a hit fueled by its lead single "One in a Million", which was a collaboration with 2face Idibia.[4]
Year | Title | Director | Ref | |
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2013 | SolidStar Ft. Flavour – Oluchi | Aje Films | [5] | |
2013 | SolidStar Ft. Timaya – My Body | Aje Films | [6] | |
2013 | SolidStar Ft. Tiwa Savage – Baby Jollof | Clarence Peters | [7] | |
2013 | SolidStar – In My Head | Clarence Peters | [8] | |
2013 | SolidStar – Good Woman | Clarence Peters | [9] | |
2013 | SolidStar ft Davido – Wait | Avalon Okpe | [10] | |
2013 | SolidStar ft Davido – Wait | Avalon Okpe | [11] | |
2013 | SolidStar ft Davido – Wait | TalkingDrums | [12] |
Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref | |
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2010 | 2010 Nigeria Music Video Award (NMVA) Best new artiste | Nigeria Music Video Award (NMVA) | Best new artiste | "One in a Million" | [13] | |
2015 | The Headies 2015 | BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE | "My Body – Solid Star Feat. Timaya" | [14] |