MC Galaxy

Innocent Udeme Udofot (born 2 May), better known as MC Galaxy, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the Davido dance competition in 2012. He released a single (ALIONA) on his BIRTHDAY 2nd May 2019.[1] He has worked with Tspize, Swizz Beatz, Uhuru and Shizzi.[2][3][4]

MC Galaxy
Background information
Birth nameInnocent Udeme Udofot
BornUyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
OriginUyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
GenresAfrican popular music
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, performer
Years active2014–present
LabelsMCG Entertainment
Associated actsDavido, Iyanya, Shizzi, Tspize, Swizz Beatz, Starmelod

Music career

MC Galaxy currently runs his own record label, MCG Entertainment.[5]

On 19 March 2014 he released his first single, "Sekem", under his label MCG Entertainment.[6] A music video for the song, directed by Patrick Ellis, was released on 23 June 2014.[7] The video went on to achieve over 4 million views on YouTube and a remix was released 2 years later featuring Swizz Beatz.[8]

In 2015, MC Galaxy was arrested for allegedly assaulting his tour manager.[9][10]

Discography

Albums
  • Breakthrough ft Eke- abasi (2017)

Awards and nominations
Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Indigenous Artist of the Year Nominated[11]
2015 Best Dance/Live Performance Won[12]
Indigenous Artist of the Year Nominated[13]
2016 Collaboration of the Year Nominated[14]
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See also

List of Nigerian musicians

References
  1. "Mc Galaxy". NotJustOk.
  2. Akan, Joey (2015-11-09). "Singer records 'Sekem' remix with Swizz Beatz in New York". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  3. "Hear MC Galaxy's New Track 'Komolop Cholop'!". Bella Naija. 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  4. Tayo, Ayomide (2015-01-29). "MC Galaxy - 'Iyaya eh'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  5. "Mc Galaxy Lunch His Own Label". Rehab Musik. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  6. "Mc Galaxy Sekem Song". Naija Loaded. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  7. "Mc Galaxy Sekem Video". tooXclusive. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  8. "Mc Galaxy – Sekem (Remix) ft. Swizz Beatz". tooXclusive. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  9. http://expressng.com/2015/07/mc-galaxy-arrested-for-beating-expatriate-female-manager-photo/
  10. https://www.naij.com/484883-mcc-galaxy-beats-european-manager.html
  11. Ejiofor, Chiwetel (2014-05-31). "Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Entertainment Awards nomination". Premium Times. Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  12. "Yemi Alade, Simi, Kiss Daniel, Praiz And Other Big Winners At Nigeria Entertainment Awards [PHOTOS]". Entertainment Express Nigeria. 2015-09-15. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  13. Oneill, Danielle (2015-06-15). "The Nigeria Entertainment Awards Announce 2015 Nominees". Okay Africa. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  14. "Nominations are Here! Find out who Made the 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards Nominees List". Bella Naija. 2016-06-16. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
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