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Henry Olisaemeka Orakwe (born 1995) is a Nigerian musician, model and fashion entrepreneur. He is widely known by his stage name Groovy Mono.
He is currently one of the housemates on the reality TV show Big Brother Naija Season 7 (Level Up Edition). He released his debut project, Groovy Hours The EP, in 2021.
Nigerian singer
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| First and last name: | Henry Olisaemeka Orakwe |
| Stage Name: | Mono Glow |
| Born: | 1995 (29 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Anambra State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | 1.98 minutes |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Orakwe |
| Siblings: | 3 |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Not married |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Beauty Etsanyi Tukura |
| Children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Musician • Reality TV personality |
| Net asset value: | 10,000-30,000 USD |
Early life
BBNaija Groovy Mono was born in 1995 to Mr. and Mrs. Orakwe. He was named Henry Olisaemeka Orakwe. His native name Olisaemeka means “God has done well”. He was born and raised in Lagos State.
He belongs to the Igbo ethnic group and is from the South East region. He is a native of Anambra state.
BBNaija Groovy Mono is the first born child of the Orakwe family and has three siblings – a younger brother and two twin sisters. He comes from a religious family and was raised in the Christian faith.
Education
BBNaija Groovy Mono completed his primary schooling at a top private nursery and primary school in Lagos.
He attended St. Finbarr’s College in Yaba, Lagos, for his secondary education. He graduated from the school with high marks in the West African School Certificate Examination.
BBNaija Groovy Mono is an alumnus of the University of Lagos.
Career
BBNaija Groovy Mono is a multi-talented creative artist. He discovered his singing talent when he was in high school. He would often compose covers of popular songs and perform them to the delight of his classmates.
However, upon entering college, he decided to take his singing talent more seriously and began honing his songwriting skills. He also spent a lot of time refining his sound to stand out from other up-and-coming singers.
BBNaija Groovy Mono often participated in music competitions held in Lagos to boost his growth in the music industry. As a student, he was a familiar face in the Unilag music community as he often performed at music shows and events held on campus. Before graduating from university, he recorded several singles that were popular with his fans. At that time, his fan base was limited to the student community.
BBNaija Groovy Mono released his first official single, Groovy Zone, on November 7, 2020. The song helped launch his music career and achieved good numbers locally. Groovy Zone introduced BBNaija Groovy Mono to a wider audience, as it was played on several radio stations and recorded hundreds of streams weeks after its release. The song established him as a notable artist in the underground music community in Lagos.
Almost a year later, BBNaija Groovy Mono decided to shake up the music industry, resulting in the creation of a five-track project. The EP Groovy Hours was released on October 27, 2021. Since its release, the song has received positive reviews from critics and has increased BBNaija Groovy Mono’s popularity in the music industry. The EP has recorded thousands of streams from music-loving fans.
Toby Bada$$ produced all the songs on the project except Gang Signs. Screamralph produced Gang Signs. Likewise, all tracks were mixed and mastered by Toby Bada$$.
Passionate about the entertainment industry, BBNaija Groovy Mono dreams of becoming a reality TV star. So he auditioned for the seventh season of Big Brother Naija in 2022. Luckily, he was selected.
On 23 July 2022, he was announced as one of the 24 housemates of Big Brother Naija (Upgrade Season).
Discography
- Friend
- XTCY
- Love me
- Amplified guitar
- Gang signs
- Groovy Area
Social Media
Since being announced as a Big Brother Naija housemate, BBNaija Groovy Mono’s social media following has skyrocketed and continues to grow daily.
The reality TV star has over 71k followers on Instagram.
- Instagram Name: @groovymono
- Twitter Username: @groovymonobb
Personal life
BBNaija Groovy Mono is currently 29 years old. Aside from music, he is also a successful model. He started modeling as a teenager and has worked with several brands in Nigeria over the years.
He is also an entrepreneur and runs a clothing store that sells men and women’s clothing. He has built a name for himself as one of the trusted fashion entrepreneurs in Lagos.
Before entering the Big Brother House, BBNaija Groovy Mono lived in Lekki, Lagos. He describes himself as a “Born Winner” and is known for being outspoken.
His childhood dream was to become a doctor.
BBNaija Groovy Mono is single and has no kids or girlfriend, but he is romantically involved with Beauty Etsanyi Tukura, his housemate.
Net asset value
BBNaija Groovy Mono is able to live a comfortable life in his clothing business and modeling career.
BBNaija Groovy Mono’s net worth is estimated to be between $10,000 and $30,000.
