Alex O

Alex O (born Alex Okoroigwe) is a Nigerian pop musician, singer, songwriter and music producer.[1][2] He is best known for his song "Celebrate."

Alex O
Birth nameAlex Okoroigwe
BornImo State, Nigeria
Occupation(s)Singer, musician
InstrumentsSinger
Years active1988–present
LabelsPolyGram, Quiet Storm Records

Biography

Alex O was born in Imo State and started his music career as a singer under "Uncle Steve Rhodes." He later joined the Lemmy Jackson music company and worked as a production assistance and songwriter, later signing to PolyGram Records which is also known as Premier Music of Nigeria in the year 1988. Alex O rose to fame in the music scene and became popular in the Nigerian music scene in 1990s, after the released of his most notable song "Celebrate" which became a global disco hit in the 1990s. Alex O's song "Celebrate" has been featured on several music television shows. Several notable newspapers and famous magazines have talked about him and his significant impact in the music industry. In early 2007, the Nigerian music star popularly known as Faze described Alex O as one of Nigeria's top music legends in his song "Originality." Alex O is married to Oby Edozie, a Nigerian film actress and producer.[3][4][5][6]

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References
  1. http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/alex-o-returns-studio-marriage-actress-oby-edozie-experiences-setback/ – nigeria tribune newspaper
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 December 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) – nigeriafilms.com
  3. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/12/alex-o-opens-up-on-his-love-affair-with-oby-edozien/ – Vanguard_(Nigeria) newspaper
  4. http://www.informationng.com/2015/02/i-didnt-plan-to-marry-a-musician-oby-edozie-okoroigwe.html – informationng.com
  5. http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/alex-o-oby-edozien-couple-welcome-second-child-id3472563.html – pulse.ng
  6. https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/78746/alex-o-opens-up-on-his-love-affair-with-oby-edozien.html – the nigerian voice.com


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