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Ebodili Chijiokwu Simeon

Ebodili Chijiokwu Simeon is a young Nigerian music producer, song writer, and entrepreneur born on July 4,1994.

Simeon became a controversial entertainment entrepreneur in Ghana when he added his voice to criticising Ghana's biggest rapper Michael Owusu Addo popularly known as Sarkodie for attempting to exploit desperate up and coming artistes in January 2017.

Sarkodie who was ranked 10 Most Wealthiest Artiste in Africa by Forbes Magazine on the 9th of May announced on his social media platform, Twitter for entries of songs from up and coming artistes while promising the best of all a collaboration offer.

This got Simeon troubled as he charged at Sarkodie to rather reward financially every talented artiste whom he deemed fit for the recording. He also reminded Sarkodie to remember how he struggled financially before he was helped and now became one of the most successful hip hop artiste in Africa.

This criticism caused a stir in the news as numerous fans of Sarkodie tongue lashed him for not respecting Sarkodie's decision.

Birth name Ebodili Chijiokwu Simeon

Born Adonte, Delta State, Nigeria

Genres Pop,R&B, African hip hop

Occupation Song writer, record producer, entrepreneur

Years active 2010 — present

Label Gra Gra Entertainment

Associated act Swagkid

Early life and education

Simeon was born in Adonte. He grew up with his family where he first learned the value of good music.

At Government College where he had his secondary education, Simeon's passion for music got deeper as he joined drama group where he was able to unleash his talent as a drummer, song writer and made effort to rap.

He later gained admission into Igbinedion University to study Business Administration as his parents opposed his choice to study Music.

It was during his four year program that he learned sound engineering and music production. While following closely the life and career of famous artistes such as Don Jazzy, Spellz, Cobhams Asuquo, Leriq in Nigeria, EL, Killbeats, Nacy in Ghana, The Neptunes, Daniel Lanois, T-Bone Burnett, Dr. Dre, Beastie Boys, DJ Mustard in the United States of America.

Career

In 2015, Simeon founded Gra Gra Records & Entertainment as a result of his desire to support struggling up and coming artistes in West Africa.

Due to the rising insecurity in Nigeria, Simeon relocated to Republic of Ghana where he met and collaborated with King Jay Entertainment to produce Swagkid one of Ghana's most promising artiste.