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== Early Life & Education == |
== Early Life & Education == |
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An indigene of [[Edo State]], [[Nigeria]], he started his early musical career in the church. He attended the [[University of Benin]], [[Benin City]], where he studied English. |
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Johnny Drills was born to a Pastor father. He is an indigene of [[Edo State]], [[Nigeria]]. |
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== Career == |
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Johnny Drille, began his musical career in church. He was one of the contestants in the sixth edition of MTN Project fame in 2013. He released his first single '''Wait for me''' in 2015 which earned him a [[Headies]] nomination for Best Alternative Song in 2016. In August 2017, he officially joined [[Mavin Records]]. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 10:26, 21 August 2018
Johnny Drille
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| Birth name | John Ighodalo |
| Born | July 5, 1990 |
| Genres | Folk, Alternative |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, vocalist, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Mavin Records |
John Ighodalo (born July 5, 1990), professionally known and referred to as Johnny Drille, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. His career came into spotlight when he released a cover of Awww by Di'Ja. He is currently signed to Mavin Music.[1][2]
Early Life & Education
An indigene of Edo State, Nigeria, he started his early musical career in the church. He attended the University of Benin, Benin City, where he studied English.
Career
Johnny Drille, began his musical career in church. He was one of the contestants in the sixth edition of MTN Project fame in 2013. He released his first single Wait for me in 2015 which earned him a Headies nomination for Best Alternative Song in 2016. In August 2017, he officially joined Mavin Records.
References
- ^ Adelagun, Oluwakemi (10 August 2018). "Why Nigerian musicians fall out with their record labels – Johnny Drille". Premium Times. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ Odoh, Chux (6 May 2018). "HEADIES 2018: 'It Only Gets Better From Here' – Johnny Drille Speaks On Headies Loss". The Net. Retrieved 21 August 2018.