Ajebo Hustlers
Ajebo Hustlers | |
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| Origin | Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
| Genres | Highlife, Afrobeat |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Member of | Isaiah Precious George Dandeson |
Ajebo Hustlers are a Nigerian Afrobeat and Highlife duo from Port Harcourt, Nigeria, composed of Isaiah Precious a.k.a "Piego" a singer and George Dandeson a.k.a "Knowledge" a rapper.[1] They met in 2010/2011 in a catering company where they both worked as waiters. Ajebo Hustlers were nominated at the 2022 Headies Awards for songwriter of The Year and won the Best Duo at the Soundcity MVP Awards of 2023.[2][3][4]
Biography[edit]
The Ajebo Hustlers grew up in the capital of Rivers State, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, they met in a restaurant where they both worked as waiters. The group became official in 2015 following the release of their single "Bole and Fish remix".[5]
In 2020, "Barawo" Remix, produced by 1da Banton featuring BET Award-winning singer and songwriter Davido was their claim to fame, which enjoyed airplay and led charts in Nigeria and across the country. According to The Punch, the song addresses jungle justice, extrajudicial killings and police brutality.[6] And their 2021 single "Pronto" feauring Omah Lay, which debuted on the TurnTable Top 50 charts.[7][8]
In August 2021, Apple Music announced Ajebo Hustlers as the first artistes and musical duo to be featured in Nigeria's local ‘Up Next’ programme. Their debut studio album Kpos Lifestyle, Vol. 1 released the same year, established them as an important figure in the Afrobeat scene.[9][10][11]
References[edit]
- ^ Amoye, Temisan (2021-08-12). "Ajebo Hustlers solidify artistry with Pos Lifestyle Vol 1". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ^ "Ajebo Hustlers Are Port Harcourt's Latest Cherished Export - OkayAfrica". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ^ Aderoju, Darlene (2022-07-27). "Wizkid Leads 2022 Headies Awards Nominees: See Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ^ Emmanuel, Solution (2023-02-12). "Soundcity MVP Awards 2023: Burnaboy, Kizz Daniel win (FULL WINNERS LIST)". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ^ Okpala, Victor (2017-10-10). "NET Exclusive: Meet Ajebo Hustlers Gang, an escape from stereotype Nigerian Pop Music". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
- ^ "Songs that defined #EndSARS protests". Punch Newspapers. 2020-10-18. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
- ^ Native, The (2021-04-12). "TurnTable Top 50: Teni's "For You" returns to No. 1". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (2021-03-01). "Teni's 'FOR YOU' Spends a Second Consecutive Week at No. 1, Ajebo Hustlers' 'Pronto' Rises to the Top 5". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
- ^ "Ajebo Hustlers excited over Apple Music recognition". Punch Newspapers. 2021-08-08. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
- ^ Online, Tribune (2021-08-06). "Ajebo Hustlers announced as first 'Up Next' artistes in Nigeria". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
- ^ "Audiomack | Free Music Sharing and Discovery". audiomack.com. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
