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Chinedu Okoli (born 23 November 1983) is a Nigerian African music superstar who goes by the stage name Flavour. The music group is also known as Flavour N’abania.
He is a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist who came to international limelight with the release of his single “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)”.
Flavour has released seven successful studio albums and is the founder of 2nite Music Group.
Nigerian singer
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| Name: | Chinedu Okolie |
| stage name: | Taste, taste Na’abania |
| Date of Birth: | November 23, 1983 (40 years old) |
| place of birth: | Enugu, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Anambra State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | 1.82 m |
| parents: | Benjamin Okolie and Mrs. Okolie |
| Brothers and sisters: | DJ Derek Z |
| Wife • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Sandra Okagbue (front), Anna Banner (front), Chidinma (rum), Chizzy Alichi (rum), Dillish Mathews (rum), Tiwa Savage (rum) |
| Children: | Munachi Gabrielle Okoli, Sofia Okoli, Kaima Okoli, Semah G. Weifur |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| net worth: | $8 million to $10 million |
early life
Fravor was born on November 23, 1983 to Mr. and Mrs. Okoli. His parents named him Chinedu Okoli. His father’s name is Benjamin Okolie. He also has a brother, Okolie Chidera Emmanuel, also known as DJ Derekz.
He is from the South Eastern region of Nigeria and belongs to the Igbo ethnic group. He was born and raised in Enugu State. But his ancestral home is Umonze, located in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Fravor was raised in a Christian family and attended a Pentecostal church from an early age. His musical career began at the age of 13 when he joined the local church choir. He started out as a drummer in the choir and later learned other instruments to become a musician.
educate
Fraver received his primary and secondary education at a top public school in Enugu State.
He is an alumnus of the SoundCity Communications Music Academy where he received a music scholarship. The program helped him learn music production from Dekumzy, Isi Charles, and Nnachie.
Profession
Fravor started playing drums professionally when he was a teenager. His first job was with a local band in Enugu. He also mastered the skills of playing the piano and played both instruments in the band. After that, he received an invitation to perform in the city center of Enugu.
In 2005, he released his debut studio album titled N’abania. This album was released during his contract with the record label Obiano Music. The album was relatively successful and it performed well in the southeastern part of Nigeria compared to other parts of the country.
Eager to break into the Nigerian mainstream music scene, Fravor took time off to hone his songwriting skills and perfect his sound. After a five-year hiatus, he released his second studio album, Uplifted, in 2010. Unlike its predecessor, Uplifted was a commercial success in Nigeria and Africa. The album included hits such as Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix), Oyi Remix featuring Adamma and Tiwa Savage, and was released on Lolhiphop Records.
Since rising to fame, Flavour has released four more commercially successful studio albums. His third album, Blessed, was released in 2012 by 2nite Entertainment. The album has been hailed as his most successful and biggest project to date.
In 2014, he released a 22-track album, Thankful. The album included hits such as “Ololufe” (featuring Chidinma) and “Wake Up” (featuring Wande Coal). Thankful received positive reviews from critics and sold out in Nigeria and other parts of the world.
He released his fifth and sixth studio albums in 2017 and 2020 respectively. The former, “Ijele”, is an album containing 17 songs, while the latter, titled “Flavour Of Africa”, contains 16 songs.
Flavour has worked with Phyno, Diamond Platnumz, Fally Ipupa, Larry Gaaga, Theresa Onuorah, Pete Edochie, Semah G. Weifur, P-Square, Umu Obiligbo, Zoro, Biggie Igba, Waga G and many more.
Discography
- African
- Ijele
- grateful
- Blessed
- smell
- Nabaniya
Awards and nominations
- In 2014, Flavour won the Best Traditional Artist and Video of the Year awards at the African Music Magazine Awards.
- He won the Video of the Year award at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards for his single “Ada Ada”.
- He also won the 2014 MTV Africa Music Award for Best Live Act.
Social Media
Flavour is a famous brand on social media. He has a huge number of fans on social media.
He currently has over 4.7 million followers on Instagram, over 1.3 million followers on Twitter, and over 842,000 followers on Facebook.
- Instagram account: @2niteflavour
- Twitter account: @2niteFlavour
- Facebook account: Flavour Nabania
Personal life
Flavor is a handsome and muscular star. His charming looks have won him millions of admirers from women around the world. He is 6 feet tall, has a fair complexion and wears dreadlocks.
Although Fravor is not married, he is the father of three adorable children, Munachi Gabrielle Okoli, Sofia Okoli and Kaima Okoli, and an adopted child named Semah G. Weifur. Fravor’s daughters Munachi Gabrielle Okoli, Kaima Okoli and Sofia Okoli are born to his two baby mamas, Sandra Okagbue, BBNaija star Bella Okagbue’s sister, and Anna Banner. In 2017, he adopted Semah G. Weifur, a blind Liberian boy.
Flavour is rumoured to have dated Chidinma, Chizzy Alichi, Dillish Mathews and Tiwa Savage.
Fravor owns high-end real estate in Nigeria and North America. He lives in an upscale estate in Victoria Island, Lagos and owns several luxury cars. He is one of the highest-paid African musicians.
He is also a successful music entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of the 2nite Group. The group has investments in music, real estate, and hospitality. He is the owner of 2nite Entertainment and 2nite Club.
net worth
Fravor is a wealthy celebrity who has accumulated his wealth through his music career and business ventures.
Flavour’s net worth is estimated to be between $8 million and $10 million.
