Namenj

Ali Jubril Namanjo popularly known as Namenj, is a Nigerian Afropop and Afrobeat singer and songwriter born in Ibadan city, Oyo State, Nigeria.[1]

Namenj
Birth nameAli Jubril Namanjo
Born (1994-10-20) 20 October 1994
Ibadan, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • entrepreneur
Instruments
  • Vocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsemPawa Africa

Early life and education

Namenj was born and raised in Ibadan, south-western Nigeria. His parents are from northern Nigeria; his father is from Kontagora in Niger State, his mother from Kano State (Hausa: Jihar Kano). Namenj's parents relocated to Ibadan, living in the Hausa community area, called Sabo, where Namenj was born. He completed his primary and secondary education in Ibadan.

While growing up, Namenj developed an interest in music, listening to songs by Westlife, Celine Dion and Dan Maraya. He speaks several languages: Hausa, Yoruba, and English. As of 2021, Namenj is studying at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Kano study centre.[2][3]

Career

Namenj began recording music in 2012. In 2015, he recorded a cover in the Hausa language of Adekunle Gold's hit "Orente", which received much attention through social media. Since his entry into the music industry, Namenj has released several songs.[4][5]

He has received awards in recognition of his music, including the emPawa Africa Award.[6][7]

Namenj's releases include:[8]

  • "Nobody" (2020)
  • "Dama", feat. Hamisu Breaker (2021)
  • "Rayuwata"
  • "Fatana"
  • "Dabanne"
  • "Baby Nagode"
  • "Aure"
  • "Tired"
  • "Rai Na"
  • "Watarana"
  • "Idanuna"
  • "Sai Dake"
  • "Kala Kala"
  • "Colabo"
  • "Wata"
  • "Separate"
  • "Magana"
  • "Ki Yafe Min"
  • "Daram Daram"

References
  1. "Namenj Biography, Real Name, Religion, Songs, And History". NaijaDailys. 13 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  2. "Cikakken Hira Da Mawaki Namenj". HausaMini.Com.Ng. 2021-05-22. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  3. https://gold.naijagreen.com.ng/s/hira-ta-musamman-da-mawaki-namenj-ft-hamisu-breaker-2/
  4. Soundcity staff writer (2020-11-21). "Mr Eazi Bets Heavy On Arewa Music, Signs Dj Ab & Namenj". Soundcity. Soundcity.tv. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  5. "Namenj Lyrics, Biography and Albums". AfrikaLyrics. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  6. P.M.Express staff writer (25 November 2021). "Mr Eazi's emPawa Africa Signs Two Northern Artistes, DJ AB & Namenj". P.M.EXPRESS. Pmexpressng.com. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  7. Adewoyin, Adeniyi. "Mr. Eazi signs two new music acts". The Nation Nigeria. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021.
  8. https://gaana.com/artist/namenj
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