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| Ketchup |
Arguably one of the biggest Nigerian Artistes based in Malaysia, Ketchup
has managed to carve a niche for himself in the Malaysian music
industry and is now ready to conquer the Nigerian scene. Born Onyido
Nkemjika, in the Western city of Lagos, Nigeria to an Igbo business
man and his Yoruba wife whom hailed from Anambra and Osun state
respectively. Due to the nature of his parents job Ketchup
was exposed to migrating from different parts of Nigeria. From a very
tender age he exhibited a level of creativity that was rare in children
his age so it came as no surprise when he took up dancing during his
secondary education in Ijaniki, a Federal Government College on the
outskirts of Lagos.
Nkem discovered music while dancing in secondary school and he was so good, the younger students tried emulating him and came to him for lessons in both music and dance. It was then he realized that music and dance were his passion and thus began his love affair with both of them. "My parents too loved music a lot, that's a factor in my music." The name KETCH-UP was given to him by his friends because he was always the life of the party whenever they got together. “Nkem will ‘ketchup the place’” was a regular slang amongst his friends and the name stuck.
Ketchup has recorded songs in Malaysia with top artistes like James Baum, Brittela, Dabenja, Yomi Vuitton, Jowie, Micah and Deuce and has performed at different shows alongside MI, Jesse Jagz, BankyW, WizKid, Sexy Steel, Wande Coal, Flavour, Dr Sid and Terry G. He has also worked with DJs such as DJ Jam Jam , DJ Flavour and Dj Quest. Ketchup is known as a very versatile artiste due to his ability to switch styles when needed. His energy and creativity on stage set him in a different league all together.
Ketchup is currently signed to his Malaysian music label which he's trying to bring to Nigeria. His first two awards came when he won BEST MALE ARTISTE and BEST STAGE PEFORMANCE all in one night at the AEA 2011 IN MALAYSIA and been nominated for MOST PROMISINC ACT TO WATCH at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) in New York.
This humble, funny, energetic and creative performer is focused and would never back down from what he views as a challenge. He has come to set his mark On the entertainment industry as a whole. As we await a new single from him which would be produced by Shizzi as well as other singles coming up. Recently he released his new joint "On The Beat" featuring Pop artiste Rayce. On the 1st week oƒ release via the social media, the song was on trend on Twitter, as well as musical blogs all over Nigeria, and had a lot oƒ downloads.
Nkem discovered music while dancing in secondary school and he was so good, the younger students tried emulating him and came to him for lessons in both music and dance. It was then he realized that music and dance were his passion and thus began his love affair with both of them. "My parents too loved music a lot, that's a factor in my music." The name KETCH-UP was given to him by his friends because he was always the life of the party whenever they got together. “Nkem will ‘ketchup the place’” was a regular slang amongst his friends and the name stuck.
Ketchup has recorded songs in Malaysia with top artistes like James Baum, Brittela, Dabenja, Yomi Vuitton, Jowie, Micah and Deuce and has performed at different shows alongside MI, Jesse Jagz, BankyW, WizKid, Sexy Steel, Wande Coal, Flavour, Dr Sid and Terry G. He has also worked with DJs such as DJ Jam Jam , DJ Flavour and Dj Quest. Ketchup is known as a very versatile artiste due to his ability to switch styles when needed. His energy and creativity on stage set him in a different league all together.
Ketchup is currently signed to his Malaysian music label which he's trying to bring to Nigeria. His first two awards came when he won BEST MALE ARTISTE and BEST STAGE PEFORMANCE all in one night at the AEA 2011 IN MALAYSIA and been nominated for MOST PROMISINC ACT TO WATCH at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) in New York.
This humble, funny, energetic and creative performer is focused and would never back down from what he views as a challenge. He has come to set his mark On the entertainment industry as a whole. As we await a new single from him which would be produced by Shizzi as well as other singles coming up. Recently he released his new joint "On The Beat" featuring Pop artiste Rayce. On the 1st week oƒ release via the social media, the song was on trend on Twitter, as well as musical blogs all over Nigeria, and had a lot oƒ downloads.
Enjoy his video "Nuvo" featuring DJ JamJam
Ketchup - Nuvo feat. DJ Jam Jam
Ketchup - On The Beat feat. Rayce
You can follow him on twitter @ketchy_ketchy
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