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Johnel
Johnel NG in 2023
Born
Nnamani Chimaobi John

(2006-04-11) 11 April 2006 (age 18)
Lagos, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other namesJohnel NG
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2020–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Beats
LabelsONErpm[2]

Nnamani Chimaobi John[3] (born 11 April 2006), known professionally as Johnel, is a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter.[4][5] He is the CEO and founder of "Nnamani Music Group".[6][7]

Early life[edit]

Johnel was born in Lagos, Nigeria.[8] He started pursuing his music career in 2020, while he attended high school in Lagos.[2]

Career[edit]

In 2023, Johnel released three extended plays "Conversations with Myself", "Happy Story, Sad Reality" and "Painting Pictures" via ONErpm.[9] He collaborated with American rapper Daine Steele on a hip hop single "Mercy" following a release of the music video.[10] Johnel won the Emerging Raising Star at The Next Star Awards.[3] He was also among the TNMA nominees.[11] In 2022, his afrobeat single "Kolo" reached number 5 on Anghami Afrobeat songs chart[12] which was also released through ONErpm.[13] People have described Johnel as a "jack of all trades." On 26 January 2024, Johnel released an R&B single titled "Wake Up, It's Daylight" which was featured on This Day newspaper prints.[5][2] In February 2024, Johnel and his sibling Nnamani Grace Odi launched a music publishing label "Nnamani Music Group" to support independent artists and rights holders.[14][15] In April 26, 2024, Johnel released another solo extended play consisting of seven tracks titled 'Galactic Theme' portraying a futuristic outlook. It was published under his label Nnamani Music Group.[16]

Discography[edit]

EPs[edit]

List of studio extended plays, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
NG
Conversations with Myself[11]
  • Released: 5 January 2023
  • Label: ONErpm
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Painting Pictures[17]
  • Released: 8 August 2023
  • Label: ONErpm
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Happy Story, Sad Reality[18][19]
  • Released: 10 November 2023
  • Label: ONErpm
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Galactic Theme[20]
  • Released: 26 April 2024
  • Label: Nnamani Music Group
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Awards and nominations[edit]

Award Categories Recipient Result Ref.
TNMA Best hip hop artist Himself Nominated [11]
The Next Star Awards Emerging Raising Star Himself Won [21][3][22]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Johnel". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (20 January 2024). "Johnel NG Teases Upcoming R&B-Influenced Song". This Day. Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Major, Michael (4 January 2024). "Johnel Talks Nigerian Hip Hop & R&B Scene". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  4. ^ Nwaokolo, Nneamaka (9 July 2023). "Meet Johnel, Trap Music's Blooming Unicorn". The Herald. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  5. ^ a b Major, Michael (26 January 2024). "Johnel Gets Inspirational On 'Wake Up, It's Daylight'". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on 26 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Nnamani Music Group set to revolutionise African indie music scene". The Lagos Review. 14 March 2024. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  7. ^ "Nnamani Music Publishing Group Unveils Services Platform For Independent Rights Holders". Teen Ink. 15 April 2024. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Johnel NG Nigerian rapper Biography". Nigerian Tribune. 24 April 2022. Archived from the original on 29 April 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  9. ^ Ogunsemore, John (10 August 2023). "Johnel NG Releases Painting Pictures Extended Play". The Herald. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  10. ^ Adedayo, Ademola (27 December 2023). "Johnel NG Welcomes Daine Steele Into His Lenient World On Latest Single, "Mercy"". Culture Custodian. Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  11. ^ a b c Reporter, Reporter (May 19, 2023). "Johnel NG Opens a New Chapter with Conversations with Myself EP". City People Magazine. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  12. ^ Hassan, Muaz (1 November 2022). "Johnel NG releases Kolo to lighten up fans mood". The Eagle. Archived from the original on 1 November 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  13. ^ Pulse, Miix (11 November 2022). "Johnel NG drops new single Kolo". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 13 November 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  14. ^ "Nnamani Music Group: A Look at Label's Innovative". This Day. 13 April 2024. Archived from the original on 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  15. ^ Major, Micheal (27 February 2024). "Johnel Introduces Nnamani Music Publishing Group". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  16. ^ Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (27 April 2024). "Johnel Soars into Space with New 'Galactic Theme' Album". This Day. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  17. ^ Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (2 September 2023). "Singer, Songwriter Johnel Releases 'Painting Pictures'". This Day. Archived from the original on 2 September 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  18. ^ Ihesiulo, Grace (10 November 2023). "Johnel NG shares wildly anticipated EP 'Happy Story, sad reality'". Daily Times. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  19. ^ Sarachik, Justin (29 November 2023). "Christian Rap Submission Picks of the Day". Rapzilla. Archived from the original on 2 December 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  20. ^ "Johnel NG Announce New Long Play 'Galactic Theme,' Inspired By A Futuristic Life Outlook". New Music Weekly. 5 April 2024. Archived from the original on 6 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  21. ^ "Past Winners". The Next Star. Archived from the original on 17 December 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  22. ^ "The Next Star Award 11th Edition: Winners Emerge". MENAFN. 8 August 2023. Archived from the original on 23 August 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
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