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Nigerian gospel singer (born 1995)

Nimix
Birth nameOjonimi Abraham Ejigbo
Born (1989-04-04) 4 April 1989 (age 35)
Kogi State, Nigeria
OriginKogi State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active2013–present
Spouse Prisca Uyo-ojo ​(m. 2022)
Musical artist

Ojonimi Abraham Ejigbo (born 4 April 1989) better known by the stage name Nimix, is a Nigerian Afro gospel singer and songwriter. He is well known for the hit song “Sapa no fit catch me”, which was released in 2021

Early life and education

Ojonimi Abraham Ejigbo was born on 4 April 1989 in Agodo Bassa, Kogi State. After his primary and secondary education, he proceeded to Demonstration Secondary School, Ankpa, Kofo state and graduated in 2007. In 2015, Nimix graduated from Kogi State University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

Career

Ojonimi discovered his passion for music when he was a teenager. He played the keyboard for his local church where he also served in the choir and later joined the music group in his secondary school. However, his music career officially started in 2013, with his debut single "Alaye". In 2019, he released his first album Kilimanjaro comprising 14 tracks including "Open Doors" and "Demoot". In 2020, he released the hit single "Hasinibu" featuring Ada Ehi.

In 2020, he was signed to the Freenation record label. In December 2022, he announced the release of his first EP project Loud, comprising 6 tracks, and featuring Malawian rapper and singer, Gwamba.

Discography

Albums

Year Title Details Ref
2019 Kilimanjaro No. of tracks: 14

Format:

2022 Uyomi No. of tracks: 6

Format

2023 Loud No. of tracks: 8

Format

Singles

  • "Chiwaya" (2022)
  • "Jayama" (2022)
  • "Jesus Nation" (2021)
  • "Sapa No Fit Catch Me" (2021)
  • "Oyel" (2021)
  • "Hasinibu" (2020)
  • "Do You Know Somebody" (2020)
  • "Miracle Night" (2020)
  • "Hand of God" (2019)
  • "Alaye" (2013)

Awards/nominations

Year Title Category Result
2020 Gospel Choice Music Awards International Artist of the year Nominated

Personal life

In 2022, Ojonimi married Prisca Uyo-ojo in Kogi State, Nigeria.

References

  1. "Gwamba taking 'Mama said God first' featuring Nimix, Onesimus, Kell Kay". Nyasa Times.
  2. johnson, ayodele (24 July 2016). "'Onyeoma' Ft. Nimix". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  3. Mbuthia, Mercy (11 January 2023). "What is the meaning of Sapa? Get in on the popular Nigerian trend". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  4. "Gospel Music Star, Nimix Releases new Single - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Gospel is not Boring, NIMIX". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  6. "Nimix Breaks the Stereotype: Utilizing Gospel Music to Demonstrate Its Vibrancy and Relevance - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  7. "Kilimanjaro (The Album) - Nimix". Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  8. "Nimix unveils new single, "Hasinibu" featuring Ada Ehi". NotJustOk. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  9. ekpenyong, Ebenezer (26 September 2020). "[NEWS] Nimix Joined Ada Ehi At Freenation Inc As Their Newest Artist". Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  10. Nyirenda, Moses (31 May 2023). "Nimix eyes to collaborate with more local artists". Nthanda Times. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  11. AfricaBrief, The (24 May 2023). "Nigerian Musician Nimix Ready to Collaborate with Malawian Artists". The AfricaBrief. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  12. Africa, Pic Of The Week: Oldest Tree in. "Gwamba, Nimix announce joint EP project". Show Off Africa. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  13. Sapa No Fit Catch Me - Single by Nimix & Philipiano on Apple Music, 19 November 2021, retrieved 9 March 2024
  14. Lawore, Mutiat; Telegraph, New (4 May 2024). "Gospel Music Takes Vibrant Turn With Nimix: Introducing 'Sapa No Fit Catch Me' - New Telegraph". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  15. "Nimix features Ada Ehi on new song 'Hasinibu'". PM News.
  16. "WINNERS 2020". GCMA. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  17. "Nimix and Bea voted Couple Of The Year; An Epitome Of A Blissful Marriage". Malawi Heat. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
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