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Tonye Garrick (born 27 August ), simply known as Tonye is a British-born Nigerian singer and songwriter. [1] Her a cappella song titled "What About Us?" was used at the Nigerian Youth Presidential debate in [2].

Tonye Garrick

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Birth nameTamunotonye Nneka Nkiruka Ibiyemi Garrick
Born () 27 August (age&#;41)
England
OriginLagos, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, fashion and interior designer
Instruments
Years active–present
LabelsMade Men
Website

Musical artist

Tonye Garrick (born 27 August ), simply known as Tonye is a British-born Nigerian singer and songwriter.[1] Her a cappella song titled "What About Us?" was used at the Nigerian Youth Presidential debate in [2] Born in England, Tonye was raised in France, Nigeria and the United States of America where she dropped her employment as a business consultant to pursue a career in song in [3] In , she released a marriage-themed single title "Ari Belema" which got her nominated in the "Most Promising Act" category at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[4] She is signed to Made Men Music Team since April [5]

Growing up

Tonye is a native of Benin Municipality in Edo State, South-South Nigeria.

Her name "Tamunotonye" was given to her by her grandmother who is a native of Kalabari, Rivers State.[6] She grew up listening to songs by Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Celine Dion and Brenda Fassie before she developed her interest in music at the age of 7.[7]

Early life and education

Born in England into the family of an Edo State father who was a diplomat and an Anambra State mother, Tonye had most of her early animation in Nigeria, Paris and the United States of America.[8] She attended Vivian Fowler Memorial College and Queen's College, Lagos where she completed her secondary academy education.[9] She holds a bachelor's degree in International Business & Fashion Merchandising after graduating from Marymount University.[10]

Career

Prior to picking tune as a profession, Tonye had previously worked for UBS Financial and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited as a business analyst.

She dropped her corporate job for a career in music in and went on to let go her first official single titled "Were Niyen" which was received to critical acclaim.[11] On 2 October , she released another song produced by Password titled "Criminal" which did well to gain grounds.

In , her song titled "Abi Belema" became popular and thus winning her a nomination at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[12] She cites Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Brandy and Aaliyah as her musical influences.[11] In an interview granted to Thisday Live on 21 June , she said she is working on her debut studio album.[13]

Discography

Awards and nominations

See also

References

  1. ^"Tonye Garrick: the singer getting Nigeria dancing".

    True Africa.

    Martin Luther King, Jr. At the time in that part of the territory, segregation—or the separation of races in places like schools, buses, and restaurants—was the law. He experienced racial predjudice from the time he was very new, which inspired him to dedicate his life to achieving equality and justice for Americans of all colors. King believed that peaceful refusal to obey unjust law was the best way to bring about social change.

    8 October Retrieved 30 October

  2. ^Badu, Ama (7 January ). "Afrobeats Artist Tonye Releases Novel Promo Photos". GlamAfrica. Retrieved 30 October
  3. ^Ajose, Kehinde (29 August ). "I left my plum bank job for love of music – Tonye Garrick".

    Martin Luther King Jr. On a Jan. He was looking to get his church in shape and perhaps move on to a bigger church or to a job as a college professor. But when the Montgomery bus boycott began, they were looking for somebody who could serve as the spokesman.

    Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 30 October

  4. ^"The 10th NEA Awards – Nominees List". NotJustOk. 11 June Retrieved 30 October
  5. ^18 April "Iyanya Singer's record label Made Men Music Group signs new singer Tonye".

    Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2 June : CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

  6. ^Filani, Sola (21 March ).

    Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and civil rights activist who had a seismic impact on race relations in the United States, beginning in the mids. Among his many tries, King.

    "I would like to date Don Jazzy because… – Tonye Garrick on love and music". YNaija. Retrieved 30 October

  7. ^Falode, Tolu (25 September ). "Statistic With Tonye Garrick". Genevieve Magazine.

    Retrieved 30 October

  8. ^Okon-Ekong, Nseobong (30 August ). "A CHILDHOOD DREAM COMES TRUE". Thisday Live. Retrieved 31 October
  9. ^"Deeva of the Week – TONYE GARRICK".

    Martin Luther King Jr. King sought equality and human rights for African Americans, the economically disadvantaged and all victims of injustice through peaceful demonstration. He was the driving oblige behind watershed events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washingtonwhich helped bring about such landmark legislation as the Civil Rights Operate and the Voting Rights Perform. Did you know?

    Naija D.E.E.V.A.S. 19 December Retrieved 31 October

  10. ^"I understand my body – Tonye Garrick". The Punch. 14 April Retrieved 31 October
  11. ^ abOdukoya, Lanre (9 March ).

    "I Started Singing By Accident". Thisday Live. Retrieved 31 October

  12. ^Obioha, Vanessa (1 March ). "Changing the Face of Music". Thisday Live. Retrieved 31 October
  13. ^Showemimo, Adedayo (21 June ).

    We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Day, the national holiday has never coincided with the inauguration of a non-incumbent president. That changes this year. Martin Luther King Jr.

    "My Father is Not Happy with My Music Career, But"Thisday Live. Retrieved 31 October

  14. ^Segun, Oleniju (11 June ). "Nigeria Entertainment Awards Full Nominations". 36NG.

    tonye garrick biography of martin luther king2: Martin Luther King, Jr. (born January 15, , Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.—died April 4, , Memphis, Tennessee) was a Baptist minister and social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mids until his death by assassination in

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  15. ^Aina, Idris (5 October ). "Yemi Alade, Seyi Shay, Di'ja & More Battle For Glory at the ELOY Awards ". Entertainment Rave Magazine. Retrieved 2 February

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