Unique Kings Obi
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| Unique Kings Obi | |
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 Unique Kings Obi speaking at the African creators summit 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | October 31, 1994 Abuja, Nigeria |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Unique Kings Obi (born 31 October 1994) is a Nigerian talent manager and music executive.[1] He is the founder of Solvent Digital, an entertainment and production company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. He is also the co-founder of the African Creators Academy.[2] [3][4]
Early life and education[edit]
Unique was born on 31 October, 1994 in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, Abuja where he also spent most of his childhood. He is an indigene of Imo State, and was born as the last child to the family of Mr & Mrs Obi.[5]
He attended Bethel Seminary Owerri, Imo State, where he acquired his secondary education. In 2017, he graduated from Renaissance University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications.[6]
Career[edit]
Unique discovered his passion for the entertainment industry during his last phase at Bethel Seminary, Owerri. [7]
In 2018, he officially started his career as the digital head for Festival of Lights event, headlined by Burna boy. In December 2018, he partnered with Mavin Records to host Johnny Drille’s Room Live show in Abuja.[8] In 2019, Unique relocated to Lagos in search for bigger opportunities. With time, he became the digital marketer for Alternate Sound, an hip-hop music band. Later on, he became talent manager for MTN Project Fame, 9th edition winner, Okiemute Ighorodje.[9][10]
In 2022, he founded Solvent Digital.[11] In 2023, he co-founded the African Creators Academy and African Creators Summit alongside Oladapo Adewumi .[3] In January 2024, the African Creators Summit held its first edition, at Balmoral Event Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos State, Nigeria, which was anchored by Nigerian comedian, Laisisi Elenu.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ Online, Tribune (2024-01-03). "Top 5 list of talent managers in Nigeria". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ "Championing Collaboration: The Inspiration Behind the African Creators Academy - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ a b Mix, Pulse (2023-12-03). "Nigerian Creative Industry is waking up with launch of the African Creators Summit". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ "Lasisi unveils as host for African Creators Summit". Vanguard News.
- ^ "Meet Unique Kings Obi talent manager, digital marketer". Vanguard News.
- ^ "The Future of The Nigerian Content Industry: A Conversation With Unique Kings Obi - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2023-03-14). "Content distribution in the digital age: Unique Kings Obi's approach to reaching global audiences". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ Online, Tribune (2023-05-17). "Top 5 talent managers: Nurturing success in entertainment industry". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ "Unique Kings Obi Paving Way For Digital Talents To Soar". Independent Newspaper. 30 July 2023.
- ^ "Okiemute Ighorodje emerges winner of MTN Project Fame 9th edition". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ "Unique Obi's, Solvent Digital Moves To Better Customer Service ..." Independent Newspaper. 23 November 2022.
- ^ Partner (2024-01-19). "African Creators Summit 2024: Countdown To Africa's Foremost Creative Workshop". TechCabal. Retrieved 2024-01-27.