Ugoccie Explained

Ugoccie
Birth Name:Favour Ugochi Anosike
Birth Date:6 March 1997
Birth Place:Aba, Abia
Origin:Abia, Nigeria
Associated Acts:Phyno

Favour Ugochi Anosike (born 6 March 1997) popularly known as Ugoccie, is a Nigerian singer,[1] songwriter, rapper and voice over artiste.[2] She is known for her hit single "Do You Really Like Me?"[3] The song went viral on TikTok, which earned her the Rookie of the year nomination at The Headies 2022.[4]

Early life

Favour Ugochi Anosike was born on March 6, 1997. She hails from Abia State, in the southeastern part of Nigeria and of Igbo tribe to be precise.[5] She was raised alongside her siblings by her parents, she started singing from early, and finally entered the music scene at teen as an on-air-personality.[6]

Career

She went viral on social media after she ‘cover’ ‘One ticket’ song by Kizz Daniel who shared her freestyle on his platform alongside Tunde Ednut.[7]

In 2021, she won the next rated at naijattrafic Awards.[8]

In March 2022, she was nominated for Rookie Of The Year at The Headies 2022.[9]

On April 22, 2022, she collaborated with a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer Phyno on her song titled Breakfast.[10] [11]

On June 22, 2022, she was nominated at the NET Honours Class of 2022 awards.[12]

In March 2024, she dropped the Voice of the East EP. Talking about the EP in an interview with Ukpeme Udoh of African Folder, she said the project is meant to give hope to young girl creatives from the southeastern part of Nigeria. [13]

Discography

EP/Album

Singles

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipientResult
2021Naijatraffic awardsNext rated“Ugoccie”[20]
Top Naija Music AwardsArtiste of the YearHerself[21]
2022NET Honours Class of 2022Breakout Artiste of the Year (Female)"Ugoccie"[22]
The HeadiesRookie of the YearHerself[23]
GMABest rap singleHerself
2023CAEF awardsHit song of the year“Ugoccie”
Ae- FUNAI diaspora artist of the year“Ugoccie”
Gorgeous International celebritiesInfluential artist of the yearHerself

Notes and References

  1. Web site: I’ve never been ‘scoped’ for sex –Ugoccie, singer . 28 November 2021. sunnewsonline. 8 July 2022. 7 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220307015306/https://www.sunnewsonline.com/ive-never-been-scoped-for-sex-ugoccie-singer/. live.
  2. Web site: Future Sounds Vol.11 featuring Beekay, Ladé, Ugoccie, Badsome, Siki, and more . 11 June 2022. pulse nigeria. 8 July 2022. 16 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220616162434/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/future-sounds-vol10-featuring-beekay-lade-ugoccie-badsome-siki-and-more/ccrjzk9. live.
  3. Web site: Ugoccie officially releases debut single, 'Do You Really Like Me'. 9 April 2021. pulse nigeria. 8 July 2022. 17 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220217023240/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/ugoccie-officially-releases-debut-single-do-you-really-like-me/ev9ss9c. live.
  4. Web site: Wizkid Leads 2022 Headies Awards Nominees See Complete List. 26 July 2022. billboard. 29 July 2022. 29 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220729002531/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/headies-awards-2022-nominations-1235118266/. live.
  5. Web site: UGOCCIE: I WANT TO BE AMONG PEOPLE HOLDING IT DOWN FOR INDIGENOUS MUSIC. 2 July 2022. guardian. 8 July 2022. 6 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220706080107/https://guardian.ng/life/music/ugoccie-i-want-to-be-among-people-holding-it-down-for-indigenous-music/. live.
  6. Web site: Ladies should speak more about their feelings — Ugoccie . 30 May 2021. punchng. 8 July 2022. 24 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210824085622/https://punchng.com/ladies-should-speak-more-about-their-feelings-ugoccie/. live.
  7. Web site: Ladies should speak more about their feelings — Ugoccie . 30 May 2021. punchng. 8 July 2022. 24 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210824085622/https://punchng.com/ladies-should-speak-more-about-their-feelings-ugoccie/. live.
  8. Web site: Naijatraffic Awards unveils 2021 nominees list. 18 May 2021. guardian nigeria. 8 July 2022. 21 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220621193258/https://guardian.ng/arts-2/naijatraffic-awards-unveils-2021-nominees-list/. live.
  9. Web site: 2022 Headies Full List Nominees. 24 May 2022. vanguard. 8 July 2022. 7 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220707032104/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/2022-headies-full-list-nominees/. live.
  10. Web site: Pulse List: 12 Nigerian heartbreak songs to help you through 'breakfast'. 26 May 2022. pulse nigeria. 8 July 2022. 5 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220705191457/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/12-nigerian-heartbreak-songs-to-help-you-through-breakfast/hpfv1gx. live.
  11. Web site: Dem Don Serve Me Breakfast- Ugoccie . 18 March 2022. wazobia. 8 July 2022.
  12. Web site: Net Honours 2022: Full List of Nominees Released. 22 June 2022. thenet. 8 July 2022. 30 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220630153830/https://thenet.ng/net-honours-2022-full-list-of-nominees-released/. live.
  13. Web site: Ugoccie: The Afro-Storyteller. 27 May 2024. African Folder. 31 May 2024.
  14. Web site: Ugoccie A Piece of me EP. 29 November 2022. albumtalks. 23 June 2023.
  15. Web site: [Music] Ugoccie – "Do You Really Like Me" ft. Kolaboy]. 8 April 2021. tooxclusive. 8 July 2022. 7 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220307010856/https://tooxclusive.com/music-ugoccie-do-you-no-really-like-me-ft-kolaboy/. live.
  16. Web site: New Music: Ugoccie feat. Kolaboy – Do You Really Like Me . 8 April 2021. bellanaija. 8 July 2022. 17 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220217022838/https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/04/ugoccie-kolaboy-do-you-really-like-me/. live.
  17. Web site: Ugoccie stirs conversations with hookup . 18 June 2022. guardian. 8 July 2022. 8 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220708091446/https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/ugoccie-stirs-conversations-with-hookup/. live.
  18. Web site: Official Lyrics To ‘Due Time’ By Ugoccie . 4 November 2021. notjustok. 8 July 2022. 4 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211104134714/https://notjustok.com/mp3-songs/lyrics/due-time-lyrics-by-ugoccie/. live.
  19. Web site: Ugoccie x Phyno – Breakfast. legit9ja. 8 July 2022. 16 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220816143453/https://legit9ja.com/2022/02/ugoccie-x-phyno-breakfast.html. live.
  20. Web site: Naijatraffic Awards unveils 2021 nominees list. 19 December 2021. vanguard. 8 July 2022. 16 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220416084637/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/12/naijatraffic-awards-unveils-2021-nominees-list/. live.
  21. Web site: Winners of the 8th Edition of Top Naija Music Awards (2021) . Top Naija Music Awards . 16 August 2022.
  22. Web site: NET Honours: Full List of Class of 2022 Winners. 1 July 2022. thenet. 8 July 2022. 6 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220706113256/https://thenet.ng/net-honours-full-list-of-class-of-2022-winners/. live.
  23. Web site: HEADIES RELEASES 2022 NEXT RATED NOMINEES LIST. 24 May 2022. 28 April 2022. 24 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220524141919/https://guardian.ng/life/music/headies-releases-2022-next-rated-nominees-list/. live.

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