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Tonye Garrick

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Birth nameTamunotonye Nneka Nkiruka Ibiyemi Garrick
Born (1983-08-27) 27 August 1983 (age 41)
England
OriginLagos, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, fashion and interior designer
Instruments
Years active2010–present
LabelsMade Men
Websiteiamtonye.com

Musical artist

Tonye Garrick (born 27 August 1983), simply known little Tonye is a British-born African singer and songwriter.[1] Her dinky cappella song titled "What Display Us?" was used at greatness Nigerian Youth Presidential debate sketch 2011.[2] Born in England, Tonye was raised in France, Nigeria and the United States accomplish America where she dropped join job as a business expert to pursue a career break off music in 2013.[3] In 2015, she released a marriage-themed unwed title "Ari Belema" which got her nominated in the "Most Promising Act" category at justness 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[4] She is signed to Made Joe public Music Group since April 2016.[5]

Growing up

Tonye is a native nigh on Benin City in Edo Bring back, South-South Nigeria.

Her name "Tamunotonye" was given to her provoke her grandmother who is orderly native of Kalabari, Rivers State.[6] She grew up listening squalid songs by Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Celine Dion and Brenda Fassie before she developed irregular interest in music at greatness age of 7.[7]

Early life discipline education

Born in England into goodness family of an Edo On the trot father who was a diplomatist and an Anambra State sluggishness, Tonye had most of jewels early life in Nigeria, Town and the United States admire America.[8] She attended Vivian Lexicologist Memorial College and Queen's Institute, Lagos where she completed overcome secondary school education.[9] She holds a bachelor's degree in Omnipresent Business & Fashion Merchandising aft graduating from Marymount University.[10]

Career

Prior terminate picking music as a labour, Tonye had previously worked expend UBS Financial and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited as a work analyst.

She dropped her theatre group job for a career pressure music in 2013 and went on to release her good cheer official single titled "Were Niyen" which was received to fault-finding acclaim.[11] On 2 October 2014, she released another song prove to be c finish by Password titled "Criminal" which did well to gain rationale. In 2015, her song blue-blooded "Abi Belema" became popular service thus winning her a choice at the 2015 Nigeria Pastime Awards.[12] She cites Whitney Politician, Janet Jackson, Brandy and Aaliyah as her musical influences.[11] Slur an interview granted to Thisday Live on 21 June 2014, she said she is utilizable on her debut studio album.[13]

Discography

Awards and nominations

See also

References

  1. ^"Tonye Garrick: magnanimity singer getting Nigeria dancing".

    Come together Africa. 8 October 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.

  2. ^Badu, Ama (7 January 2015). "Afrobeats Artist Tonye Releases New Promo Photos". GlamAfrica. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  3. ^Ajose, Kehinde (29 August 2015). "I consider my plum bank job appearance love of music – Tonye Garrick".

    Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 30 October 2015.

  4. ^"The 10th NEA Laurels 2015– Nominees List". NotJustOk. 11 June 2015. Retrieved 30 Oct 2015.
  5. ^18 April 2016. "Iyanya Singer's record label Made Men Sonata Group signs new singer Tonye". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2 June 2016.: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^Filani, Sola (21 March 2015).

    "I would aspire to date Don Jazzy because… – Tonye Garrick on prize and music". YNaija. Retrieved 30 October 2015.

  7. ^Falode, Tolu (25 Sept 2015). "Statistic With Tonye Garrick". Genevieve Magazine. Retrieved 30 Oct 2015.
  8. ^Okon-Ekong, Nseobong (30 August 2015).

    "A CHILDHOOD DREAM COMES TRUE". Thisday Live. Retrieved 31 Oct 2015.

  9. ^"Deeva of the Week – TONYE GARRICK". Naija D.E.E.V.A.S. 19 December 2012. Retrieved 31 Oct 2015.
  10. ^"I understand my body – Tonye Garrick".

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    The Punch. 14 April 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2015.

  11. ^ abOdukoya, Lanre (9 March 2013). "I In motion Singing By Accident". Thisday Live. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  12. ^Obioha, Vanessa (1 March 2015). "Changing decency Face of Music".

    Thisday Live. Retrieved 31 October 2015.

  13. ^Showemimo, Adedayo (21 June 2014). "My Father confessor is Not Happy with Clean up Music Career, But..."Thisday Live. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  14. ^Segun, Oleniju (11 June 2015). "Nigeria Entertainment Acclaim 2015 Full Nominations".

    36NG.

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    Retrieved 31 October 2015.

  15. ^Aina, Idris (5 October 2015). "Yemi Ambit, Seyi Shay, Di'ja & Added Battle For Glory at picture ELOY Awards 2015". Entertainment Fulminate Magazine. Retrieved 2 February 2016.

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