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Harrison Tare Okiri (born 30 March 1981) is a multi-talented Nigerian artist who has taken the music industry by storm as a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist. He has a huge following across the country and around the world.
Born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, he moved to Lagos, the entertainment capital of Nigeria, in 2007. His musical talents were first recognised in 2013 when he won the Headies’ Most Downloaded Callertune Award for a song in memory of the late South African leader Nelson Mandela.
Harrysong’s musical roots can be traced back to his Ijaw roots, a tribe known for their musical talents. He honed his skills by performing in nightclubs before joining QuestionMark Entertainment. After meeting Five Star musician Kcee, his fortunes began to improve as he met other big names in the industry.
His hit single “Beta Pikin” earned him a nomination for Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2014. Harrysong continues to blaze new trails with his soulful tunes and unique sound that makes him stand out from the crowd.
Nigerian singer
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| Name: | Harrison Tal Okiri |
| stage name: | Harrison, Mr. Song |
| Date of Birth: | March 30, 1981 (43 years old) |
| place of birth: | Warri, Delta State, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Delta State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | not applicable |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| spouse: | Alexer Perez Gopa (m. 2021) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Daviva Okiri,Purity Okiri,Perez Okiri,Tare Okiri |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| net worth: | $1.6 million |
early life
Harrysong, born Harrison Tal Okiri, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and instrumentalist. He rose to fame in 2013 when he won the Headies Music Festival’s “Most Downloaded Callertune Award” for a song in memory of Nelson Mandela. Of Ijaw descent, Harrysong was born on March 30, 1981 in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria.
He spent his early years in Warri before moving to Lagos in 2007. He performed in nightclubs before starting his music career. However, his big break came after he joined QuestionMark Entertainment and met Five Star musician Kcee, who introduced him to some well-known musicians.
In 2014, Harrison was nominated for the Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year for his chart-topping single “Beta Pikin”. He has since released several successful songs including “Reggae Blues” and “Samankwe”, which have won him numerous awards and accolades.
Despite his success, Harrison has faced personal challenges. He lost his mother at an early age and had a strained relationship with his stepmother, which led to him dropping out of school. However, he has used his experiences to motivate and inspire others through music and philanthropy.
Harrysong is known for his unique voice and his fusion of Afro-pop, Highlife and R&B music. He has collaborated with several well-known artists including Davido, Duncan Mighty, Olamide, Fireboy DML, Skiibii and Flavour. With his talent and hard work, he has become one of the most prominent musicians in Nigeria and an inspiration to many.
Profession
Harrison’s story is one of those inspiring stories that highlights the importance of family support in our lives. If you frequent thecityceleb.com, you’ll notice that most of the artists we’ve covered have family members who played a key role in their careers. This clearly shows that in some cases, artistic talent is innate. He was no exception, and he began singing in his mother’s church at a young age.
Harrison grew up in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, where his mother played the piano in church and he sang there, which laid the foundation for his music career. At the age of 14, he wrote his first song, which was written for his mother who wanted to release a gospel music album. As he grew older, his love for music grew deeper and he knew he had to work hard to learn music.
With his extensive musical skills, Harrison became the choir director of the Church of God (CGM). His music career took off from there, and he eventually signed a record contract and recorded an album. He continued to hone his musical talents, and in 2003, Question Mark Records hired him to mentor emerging artists.
After his contract with Question Mark Records expired, Harrison moved to Five Star Records and found mainstream success with the hit single “Better Pikin” in 2017. However, he left Five Star Records shortly afterwards to start his own record label, Alter Plate Music, where he continues to create touching music and use it as a tool to give back to the community.
Today, Harrison is known as the “King Maker” and it’s easy to see why. He continues to inspire others with his story and proves that anyone can achieve their dreams with hard work, dedication and the right support.
Discography
- Testimony – 2012
- City Heartbeat, Issue 100 – 2017
- King’s Maker – 2017
- City Heartbeat, Volume 25 – 2017
- Tribal Sonic Sound Blast, Volume 12 – 2017
- City Heartbeat, Issue 64 – 2017
- African Popular Music, Volume 12 – 2017
- City Pulse, Volume 12 – 2017
- City Heartbeat, Volume 58 – 2017
- Best of Harrysong 2019
- I Want You (Gypsy Cover)
- Oub Ego (Hustle)
- Taiye and Kehinde
- In Love – 2012
- I’m in Love – 2012
- When She Was In Love – 2012
- Journey – 2012
- Shiny Baby – 2015
- I Fall In Love Remix (with Olamide)
- Baba for the girls (starring Kcee)
- Better Pikin – 2017
- Pidgin – 2017
- Colombo – 2017
- Ofeshe – 2017
- Reggae Blues (Starring Olamide, Iyanya, Kcee and Orezi)
- Arabanko – 2017
- Comsa – 2017
- Donatus – 2017
- Under the Quilt – 2017
- Bakana – 2017
- It’s No Lie – 2017
- Samankwe – 2017
- Life Records – 2017
- Ele – 2017
- Happiness – 2018
- Sirens – 2018
- Tekero – 2018
- Selense II – 2018
- Transcript – 2018
- Chacha (Remix, starring Zlatan Ibile) – 2019
- RNB’ – 2019
- Believe – 2019
Awards and nominations
- Nominated for Best Pop Additional Video at the Nigeria Music Video Awards
- Nominated for Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards
- Nigeria Award for Best Contemporary African Music Video
- Nigeria Music Video Awards Best Pop Video Extra
- Headies Award for Best Callertune Downloads
- Sun Award Creative Person of the Year
- Nominated for African Artist of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards
- Nominated for Best Collaboration at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards
- Headies Best Pop Single
Personal life
Multi-talented Nigerian artist Harrison recently tied the knot with his beautiful wife, Alex Perez Gopa, a Bayelsa State-born model, brand ambassador and entrepreneur who has always kept her personal and professional life private. The two got engaged on February 4, 2021 and had a grand wedding on March 27, 2021 that has people talking.
However, Harrison revealed that his first child, Daviva Okiri, is a daughter of Alexer Perez Gopa. The couple welcomed their second child, a beautiful baby girl, in December 2022, and he could not contain his joy and shared the news on social media. In his post, he shared a heartwarming photo of him holding the child tightly in his fingers, and included the child’s name Purity Okiri and the exact time of birth.
Interestingly, Harrison announced in June 2022 that six months after the birth of Daviva Okiri, his wife was pregnant with their second child. This is not the first time the musician has welcomed a child. In 2017, he announced the birth of twins, a son named Perez Okiri and a daughter named Tare Okiri, with his then girlfriend who lived in Abuja. However, he has always maintained that Daviva Okiri is his first child and denied being the father of the twins.
Harrison is a loving father who takes pride in his family. He has proven to value marriage and is committed to building a happy family. Despite his fame and success, he understands the importance of keeping his family life private, and we respect that.
net worth
According to buzznigeria.com, Harrison’s talent and hard work have been well rewarded, with his net worth estimated at around $1.6 million. This impressive figure is a testament to his successful music career, which has earned him numerous accolades and a large number of loyal fans.
Signing to Five Star Music has brought Harrison some fantastic perks, including a luxury duplex and a brand new 2013 Toyota Camry. But that’s not all. His success has allowed him to indulge his love of high-end cars, including a sleek Bentley GT Continental, a black 2013 BMW X6, a white 2013 Supercharged Range Rover, and a Hummer H2 worth a whopping $15 million.
Obviously, Harrison has a penchant for luxury cars, but his net worth also reflects his success in music. This achievement is a testament to the artist’s talent, hard work, and dedication to his art. Harrison’s staggering earnings also highlight the wealth and potential for success in the Nigerian music industry.
Social Media
- Instagram: @iamharrysong
- Facebook: Harrysong
