AGUIKE, an international singer-songwriter music producer from Nigeria based in New York, is a highly acclaimed songwriter, singer, and music producer. Throughout his career, his trajectory of songwriting has continuously risen.
Since the 90s, when he first burst onto the Nigerian music scene with his delightful Afro rhumba calypso-influenced dance rhythms and melodies, AGUIKE has consistently evolved as a songwriter. While he has always possessed exceptional talent in songwriting, he continually reinvents himself and surpasses his previous offerings with each new endeavor and musical style.
In line with the current trends in music wherein Afrobeats dominates the global stage, AGUIKE’s latest songwriting efforts showcase an irresistibly contemporary brand of world-class Afrobeats creations that establish him as a maestro within the genre.
His classics from the 90s like the timeless ‘Wajo Similaya’ continue to serve as musical benchmarks and points of reference. AGUIKE possesses exceptional skills in reading musical notes and mastering various instruments. He is proficient in sequencing and orchestrating his songs using popular digital audio workstations such as Protools and Studiolive. As an award-winning music producer himself, he holds a prominent position within the industry. In the 90s, AGUIKE achieved success by releasing his music through his own record label while embarking on a national tour with support from the French Cultural Center in Lagos. He stands out among Nigerian musicians who emerged during that era but still thrive today.
Aside from being recognized for his musical talents, AGUIKE is highly regarded as a media guru due to taking several years off from playing music to create a successful media platform. His accomplishments include winning numerous awards for best media personality along with declining honorary doctorate awards for headlining the African Inaugural ball for President Obama in 2008. Furthermore, he was honored in Edmonton, Canada after headlining the African dance festival there.
Now that he has returned to the music scene, his new Afrobeats songs are a testament to his timeless songwriting creativity. He not only creates the beats but also plays all the instruments and handles sound engineering in his studio located in Eastern Queens, New York City.
Franz Dickson is both a musician and author of The Contestant.
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