Phyno is considered to have shot to fame through a blockbuster record where he released a phenomenal Igbo hip-hop and rap tune.
His songs are usually based on club hits and build on them, with everyone from street performers to upper-class Nigerians being able to relate to his style of music.
Azubuike Chibuzo Nelson, better known as Phyno (from Phenomenal), is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor and businessman.
Nigerian rapper
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| Name: | Azubuike Chibzo Nelson |
| stage name: | Fino |
| Date of Birth: | October 9, 1986 (37 years old) |
| place of birth: | Enugu State |
| country of origin: | Anambra State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| Record Company: | Penthoz Music |
| Profession: | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
| net worth: | $1 million – $8 million |
early life
Azubuike Chibuzo Nelson, nicknamed Phyno, was born on October 9, 1986. He is from Anambra State but was born and raised in Enugu State, Nigeria.
educate
Phyno graduated from the prestigious Enugu College of Management and Technology with a degree in Public Administration.
Profession
Phyno’s dream was to become a pilot, but he grew up to study public administration. He began to develop his musical talent when he was in second grade at school.
Phyno began to benefit from music during college, but he had a hard time studying in high school. He learned to play drums and piano, and also learned to create his own visual rendition of every recording he heard.
His most successful song was a song he produced, which featured MI Abaga and others. Later, he collaborated with local rapper Olamide on “Ghost Mode”, which became a hit. The single also won the Best Collaboration Award.
Phyno has become one of the most well-known and respected rappers in Nigeria through his several notable albums. Phyno has also produced several hit singles including “Fada Fada” among others.
Phyno’s first film role was in Lionheart.
Record Company
Phyno is the lead band for Penthaze Music, a label that also features Rhatti, Cheque and Nuno Zigi.
Discography
Studio album
- No Guts No Glory(2014)
- Midfielder (2016)
- Deal With It (2019)
singles
- Never(2020)
- Fadda Fadda (etc.)
net worth
Multi-talented artist Phyno’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $8 million.
Social Media
- Instagram: @Phynofino
- Twitter: @Phynofino
- Facebook: @Phynofino
- Phone number: Not available
