The Beast from the East Phyno.
You might know him as Phyno,but the truth is that most Phyno
fans don’t even know some basic facts about one of Nigeria’s best rapper
that has been a force to reckon with in HipHop and Rap music in Nigeria.
fans don’t even know some basic facts about one of Nigeria’s best rapper
that has been a force to reckon with in HipHop and Rap music in Nigeria.
Phyno’s songs are banging in Nigeria and out of the shores of this
country.
country.
This man has paid his dues,he is also one of Nigeria’s best
rapper,when you mention the top five Nigerian rappers,Phyno will be in the list.
rapper,when you mention the top five Nigerian rappers,Phyno will be in the list.
Exposed! 8 Secrets Phyno doesn’t want you to know,no 4 will shock you.
Ok,lets cut to the chase!
Listed below are 8 facts you don’t know about Phyno Fino.
1. His Stage Name?
Apparently there is no way any African parent will name their male child
Phyno,mixed with the fact that they are from the eastern part of Nigeria.
Phyno,mixed with the fact that they are from the eastern part of Nigeria.
Phyno’s real name is Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike,He got his stage
name Phyno from the word ‘Phenomenal’.
name Phyno from the word ‘Phenomenal’.
Phenomenal was a nick name given to him by one of his
Secondary School buddy named Emeka.
Secondary School buddy named Emeka.
Phyno
developed an interest for music production during his secondary school days. He
initially wanted to become a pilot, but was told that he could be a doctor.Throughout high school, he learned to play drums and piano.
developed an interest for music production during his secondary school days. He
initially wanted to become a pilot, but was told that he could be a doctor.Throughout high school, he learned to play drums and piano.
2. Rapper By Passion
Growing up in a typical Nigerian family,Phyno wanted to pursue
a different career, initially he wanted to be a Pilot,when he was later asked
in an interview what he would have pursued as a career if he wasn’t a rapper?
a different career, initially he wanted to be a Pilot,when he was later asked
in an interview what he would have pursued as a career if he wasn’t a rapper?
He response was ‘ I would have probably owned a shop’,I wonder what kind of items Phyno will be selling in his shop o!
3.Rap Game
Nwa 042!
Phyno learned
to create his own style of Rap Music.
to create his own style of Rap Music.
The fact still remains that Phyno’s rap Game is top
notch,he made rapping in the ibo dialect look cool,there were other veteran igbo
rappers before he was discovered but non of them really took igbo rap music to
the next level, Ezege did that!
notch,he made rapping in the ibo dialect look cool,there were other veteran igbo
rappers before he was discovered but non of them really took igbo rap music to
the next level, Ezege did that!
4. Baby Mama/ Pregnancy Rumors
Three years ago there were rumors that Phyno impregnated a
woman named Rita Edmond.
woman named Rita Edmond.
Phyno in an interview with The Punch Nigeria newspaper denied the allegation.
5. Education
When it comes to entertainment, most popular entertainers don’t really have
time for education or weren’t rich enough to afford an education before the
fame.
time for education or weren’t rich enough to afford an education before the
fame.
Phyno studied public administration at the Institute of
Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu State.
Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu State.
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6. Age
I guess most of y’al don’t know how old Phyno is.
He was born october 9 1986.
He is 30 years old,would turn 31 this year.
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Recommended: Emmanuella & Mark Angel Comedy Exposed
7. Awards,Albums and Nominations
Phyno has released three albums namely
- No Guts No Glory – Released – 2014
- 2 Kings with Olamide- Released- 2015
- The Playmaker Released – 2016
Phyno has been nominated 28 times and has won five times.
Some of The 5 Awards He Won out of 28 Nominations include
City People Entertainment Awards- 2014
Rap Artiste of the Year.
Nigerian Entertainment Awards – 2013
“Ghost Mode” Ft Olamide Best Collabo
The Headies
Best Rap Single Parcel – 2014
8. State of Origin
Many people Think that Phyno is from Enugu state all
because he lived and grew up in Enugu State the coal city aka 042.
because he lived and grew up in Enugu State the coal city aka 042.
The truth is that Phyno is actually from Awka in Anambra
state.
state.
He is the fourth child out of 5 children.
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