Udoka Chigozie Oku is his real full name but widely and fondly called Selebobo. He is a popular Nigerian singer and a songwriter, formerly signed to Made Men Music Group.
He was born on July 29, 1992 to parents of an Igbo descent in Enugu State in south eastern Nigeria. He is the eleventh child in a family of twelve children. His father, Goddy Oku was a guitarist and musician who played during local shows throughout the 1970s.
The popular wise saying that “like father, like son”, no doubt manifested in the life of Udoka, as his coming from a family of entertainment paved the way for his eventual emergence in the music industry, as he was taught many instruments, including guitar and keyboard. At the age of twelve, he started to produce music on his keyboard.
Selebobo’s Educational Background
Selebobo had his primary and secondary education in Enugu State respectively.
He later bagged a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, in Awka, Anambra State.
Selebobo’s Music Career
Udoka Chigozie began his music career dated back to his early days when he used to write and produce songs.
He became professionally known in 2013 when he successfully released his hit single, “Yoyo”, featuring J. Martins.
Soon afterwards, he was signed to the record label, Made Men Music Group, alongside Tekno, Iyanya, and Emma Nyra.
Selebobo is most known for his singles like “Yoyo’, “Selfie”, and “Waka Waka”.
The talented singer has also collaborated with top Nigerian artistes like Flavour N’abania, Yemi Alade, Tekno Miles, Emma Nyra, and Iyanya and many others.
Selebobo has a good look, creative and highly talented in music, thrilling the hearts of his numerous fans across Nigeria.
In 2014, he produced the hit single, “Johnny” for Yemi Alade, which has garnered over a hundred million views.
Awards and Nominations
Selebobo has so far in his music career earned a good number of awards and nominations notably as:
• Best Collaboration of the Year Awards.
• Best Producer of the year at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards.
• Best Pop Artist at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards.
• Best New Act to Watch at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards
• Best Artiste of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards among others.
• He was also a nominee of the Producer of the Year category at 2018 The Headies.
His Personal Life
Udoka Chigozie is not yet married but presumed to be in a relationship which he has not disclosed to the public and social media.
Selebobo’s Net Worth
Udoka Chigozie has made a big name for himself in the Nigerian music industry with an estimated net worth of about $700,000 dollars.
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