Sunkanmi Explained

Sunkanmi
Birth Name:Olasunkanmi Rehanat Alonge
Birth Date:1987 6, df=y
Birth Place:Lagos State, Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Alma Mater:Olabisi Onabanjo University
Years Active:2013–present
Occupation:singer-songwriter, vocalist
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Genre:Pop, Afro pop, Afro hip hop

Olasunkanmi Rehanat Alonge (born 2 June 1987), better known by her stage name Sunkanmi, is a Nigerian songwriter and singer;[1] Sunkanmi rose to recognition in 2015 when she released "For Body", a song which had her enlisting the collaborative effort of a popular Nigerian musician by name Olamide.[2] She is currently signed to Hit The Ground Records under which she has released numerous singles.[3]

Early life and education

Sunkanmi is an alumna of Olabisi Onabanjo University, where she studied Geophysics.[4]

Musical career

While in her second year in school, Sunkanmi had her first recording. In mid-2015, through the help of her producer, she got to meet Olamide. The meeting led to the creation of a song titled For Body.[2] [5] Sunkanmi signed on with Hit The Ground Running Entertainment.[6]

In 2015, Sunkanmi was nominated for the "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2015 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards,[7] [8] and in 2016, she received 3 nominations from Scream All-Youth Awards in the "Best New Act" category,[9] The Lagos Fashion Award in the "Fashionable Revelation Artist of the Year" category[10] and Eloy Awards in the "Upcoming female Music Artiste" category, alongside the likes of Niniola, Falana and Aramide.[11]

Discography

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name

YearTitleAlbum
2013"Fabulous"Non-album single
2014"Owo"
2014"Cassanova"
2014"Tenumo"
2015"Singale"[12]
2015"For Body"
2015"Marry Jonna"
2016"Follow You Go"
2017"Everywhere"
2017"You"
2018"Zobo"
2019"Never Finish"
2019"Baby Wa"
2019"Hold Me"
2020"Yur Luv"

Music videos

List of music videos as lead artist, showing date released and directors

!Title!Video release date!Director(s)!Ref
CassanovaMarch 2014Patrick Elis[13]
OwoNovember 2014Toyin Lawani[14]
SingaleJanuary 2015Aje Films[15]
For Body(featuring Olamide)July 2015Unlimited L.A[16]
Marry JoannaOctober 2015Micheal Williams[17]
EverywhereMay 2017Matt Maxx[18]
YouOctober 2017Vasco Gee[19]
ZoboJuly 2018Prat Hanna[20]
Hold MeDecember 2019UjProFilms[21]

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResult
2015City People Magazine AwardMost Promising Act to Watch
20152015 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Act to Watch[22]
2016Scream All-Youth Awards 2016Best New Female Act[23]
2016Lagos Fashion Awards 2016Best New Female Act[24]
2016Eloy Awards 2016Upcoming music artist of the year[25]

Notes and References

  1. News: Spotlight Act: TY MIX, ID CABASA ENDORSES SUNKANMI. Yes International. 17 March 2014.
  2. News: I learnt a lot while working with Olamide – Sunkanmi. Kehinde . Ajose. Vanguard. 12 July 2015.
  3. Web site: Fast rising singer Sunkanmi releases beautiful new promo photos. Linda Ikeji's Blog. 17 May 2018.
  4. News: Sunkanmi drops 'Zobo'. Ige. Rotimi. 27 April 2018. The Express Tribune. 7 July 2018.
  5. News: Sunkanmi – "For Body" ft. Olamide (Prod. By Young John). TooXclusive. aL Yhusuff. 16 June 2015.
  6. News: Sunkanmi Gets Top Producers' Endorsement – PM NEWS Nigeria. Arogundade. Funsho. 7 February 2014. PM NEWS Nigeria. 7 July 2018.
  7. News: The 10th NEA Awards 2015 . notJustOk. Lalaboiy. 11 June 2015.
  8. News: You will never see me wear bra and pant in a music video —Sunkanmi. 22 August 2015. Vanguard News. 7 July 2018.
  9. Web site: D'banj, Uti, Dremo top Scream All Youth Awards 2016 nominees list. Linda Ikeji's Blog. 17 May 2018.
  10. News: Lagos Fashion Award 2016: Peep nominee list for "Fashion slayer- The Elite Edition" tagged edition. Olarewaju. Olamide. 17 May 2018.
  11. News: The Nominees List for the 2016 ELOY Awards Is Out. 10 October 2016. The September Standard. 17 May 2018.
  12. News: Nigeria: Olasunkanmi Returns With Singale. 10 January 2015. Daily Independent (Lagos). 7 July 2018.
  13. Web site: VIDEO: Sunkanmi – Cassanova 360Nobs.com. www.360nobs.com. 17 May 2018.
  14. News: VIDEO: Sunkanmi – Owo – Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video. 3 November 2014. Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video. 17 May 2018.
  15. News: VIDEO: Sunkanmi – Singale (Prod. by Young John) – TooXclusive. 6 January 2015. TooXclusive. 17 May 2018.
  16. News: DOWNLOAD VIDEO: Sunkanmi – For Body Ft Olamide. 7 July 2015. Mp3bullet. 17 May 2018.
  17. News: VIDEO: Sunkanmi ft. CDQ – Marry Joanna – Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video. 9 October 2015. Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video. 17 May 2018.
  18. News: WATCH: Sunkanmi – You (Official Video). Yhusuff. 17 October 2017. vibe.ng. 17 May 2018.
  19. Web site: WATCH VIDEO: Sunkanmi – You Mp3Switch. mp3switch.com. 17 May 2018.
  20. Web site: VIDEO: Sunkanmi – Zobo 360Nobs.com. www.Naijaloaded.com.ng. 27 July 2018.
  21. Web site: VIDEO: Sunkanmi - Hold Me Naijaloaded.com.ng. www.Notjustok.com. 11 December 2019.
  22. News: The Nigeria Entertainment Awards Announce 2015 Nominees . Okay Africa. DANIELLE ONEILL. 15 June 2015.
  23. News: D'banj, Linda Ikeji, Don Jazzy grab Scream All Youth Awards 2016 nomination . The Netng. Chidera Zinno. 16 October 2016.
  24. News: Lilian Esoro, Seyi Shay, Swanky Jerry & D'banj Emerge Winners at the Lagos Fashion Awards 2016! . BellaNaija. 16 December 2016.
  25. News: See full list of winners at the ELOY Awards 2016 held on the 27th November in Lagos... . Pulse Nigeria. 29 November 2016.

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