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'The Alternative Rock crooner Nwachukwu Gideon Chiemeka Popularly known as Gideon iRock was born into the Middle Class Family of Mr/Mrs G.N. Nwachukwu in  Eastern Nigeria where he was raised and acquired Primary and Secondary education. 'The Abia State University, Nigeria Graduate of Plant Science and Biotechnology was greatly influenced by his mother who discovered he had a pronounced gift for making music. She regularly took him to classical choir rehearsals and eventually got him enrolled into the childrens classical choir of B.M.C at about Age 8. At age 15, he joined the Youth Choir of B.M.C and later became part of an Accapella singing group. He joined the J.C.I mass choir in 2002, the BOP mass Choir 2003 and the Voice of Triumph Choir of Winners chapel in 2006. He is presently a member of a Dynamic Choir - The Vessels of Glory.' 'At a point in his music career, he learnt to play the Saxophone near excellently and this endeared him to the hearts of many who began addressing him as Gideon Sax. 'Growing up, he enjoyed listening a Lot to genres like Soft Rock, Pop and Soul. His vocal influences include the likes of MichaeL W. Smith, Michael Bolton, Seal, Bryan Adams, FRAY and Garvin Degraw.''As an artist who believes in Jesus and isn't ashamed to express it profusely, his Vision is to communicate Hope and Faith in God through spirit-lifting and soul stirring worship. Those who know Gideon iRock always affirm to his explosive sense of humour and the joy he derives from the company of friend and new acquaintances'''