Fave is a talented Nigerian singer-songwriter and recording artist born Chidozie God’s favour Ugochinyere on March 13, 2000, in Anambra State, Nigeria. She’s known for blending Afrobeats, dancehall, Afro-pop, and R&B styles, often incorporating poetic and emotional lyrics into her music.
Career Highlights:
– Breakthrough: Fave gained recognition after posting freestyle videos on Twitter during the COVID-19 lockdown, particularly her verse on Jinmi Abdul’s produced free beat.
– Debut Single: Released “N.B.U” (Nobody but U) in April 2020, which debuted at number 64 on Apple Music Top 100 charts.
– Notable Collaborations: Worked with top Nigerian artists like Olamide, Simi, and Davido on tracks such as “Want,” “Pon Pon,” “Loyal,” and “Kante” which was listed on King Charles’ recent favourite playlist and was one of Spotify’s Top 10 most-streamed songs in Nigeria for 2023.
– Awards and Nominations: She won Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2022 and received nominations for Most Promising Artist and Best Artist in African Reggae Dancehall at the All Africa Music Awards.
Popular Songs:
– Baby Riddim: Released in 2021 under emPawa Africa, topped Nigerian music charts and set a global record in Shazam’s Afrobeats category.
– Beautifully: Another hit single released in 2021.
– Scatta Scatta: A popular song showcasing her unique style.
– Obsessed: A fan favorite from her debut EP “Riddim 5”.
Personal Life:
– Fave is currently studying law at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. It’s unclear if she has completed this programme as at the time of this publication.
– She’s single and prefers to keep her personal life private.
– Fave resides in Lagos, Nigeria, where she pursues her music career. But she’s currently pushing the envelopes, touring in the US and beyond.
