Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Poe (rapper)


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The result was delete and redirect to Collectiv3. The arguments by "EVER Entertainment" (actually ) would be interesting ... if they weren't transparenly by somebody affiliated with the subject. They are disregarded per WP:COI.  Sandstein  06:25, 8 April 2017 (UTC)

Poe (rapper)

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The subject of this article fails WP:GNG and WP:MUSICBIO. A search of him on Google shows press releases about his record deal with Mavin Records. It also shows circulated news about Kemi Adetiba having a crush on him. The subject has not received significant coverage to warrant stand-alone inclusion. The subject is part of the music collective, Collectiv3. However, notability cannot be inherited.  Versace1608  Wanna Talk? 21:08, 15 March 2017 (UTC)
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1. Has been the subject of multiple, non-trivial, published works appearing in sources that are reliable, not self-published, and are independent of the musician or ensemble itself -- Examples include credible online magazines such as OkayAfrica and online reprints of broadcast media, such as Viacom-owned MTV Base/MTV Networks Africa
 * Delete Per WP:MUSICBIO and WP:GNG. Comatmebro  User talk:Comatmebro 23:11, 15 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Keep - Poe (Rapper) Artist should meet conditions of general criteria as follows:

2. Has had a single or album on any country's national music chart -- Requirement does not specify concerning song ownership, as artist has songwriting rights to charting singles in Nigeria and Africa. Examples include "Marry Me" by Falz ft. Poe and Yemi Alade and "Chardonnay Music" by Falz ft. Poe and Chyn

6. Is an ensemble that contains two or more independently notable musicians, or is a musician who has been a reasonably prominent member of two or more independently notable ensembles -- This guideline should be satisfied by involvement in Collectiv3, but also under Mavin Records. Artists signed to the label can be considered an ensemble due to the release of their compilations

8. Has won or been nominated for a major music award, such as a Grammy, Juno, Mercury, Choice or Grammis award -- It should be taken into consideration that the Nigerian Entertainment Awards and The Headies are two of Africa's (let alone Nigeria's) biggest awards shows, for which this artist has been both nominated and an award recipient.

10. Has performed music for a work of media that is notable, e.g., a theme for a network television show, performance in a television show or notable film, inclusion on a notable compilation album, etc. -- Again, this should be satisfied by the Collectiv3 involvement/release of 'Collectiv3' compilation album. Also, artist has had several performance/appearances on several Nigerian television shows. Examples include: 'The Juice'/Ndani TV and Ebonylife TV

11. Has been placed in rotation nationally by a major radio or music television network -- Artist is regularly in rotation on national radio stations. Also, MTV Base is a major African television network (MTV Networks Africa/Viacom). Artist has had singles/music videos including top single "Adore Her" in MTV's rotation as well as mentioned in online extension of television channel.

12. Has been a featured subject of a substantial broadcast segment across a national radio or TV network -- Artist is regularly featured on national radio. While broadcasts are not online, examples of artist presence include online features: Urban 96.5, Fuze Radio and Smooth FM 98.1 personality Folu Storms' radio show (extended online ) — Preceding unsigned comment added by EVER Entertainment (talk • contribs) 23:22, 15 March 2017 (UTC)


 * Redirect to Collectiv3 for now. The subject is a case of WP:TOOSOON —Oluwa2Chainz »» (talk to me) 19:20, 21 March 2017 (UTC)
 * I concur with you that it is too soon. Having said that, the rapper is dope. I forsee him being big. I like his rap verse on M.I's "All Fall Down" song.  Versace1608   Wanna Talk? 21:42, 21 March 2017 (UTC)

 Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Kurykh (talk) 00:05, 23 March 2017 (UTC)  Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Kurykh (talk) 18:55, 31 March 2017 (UTC)


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