Paul Femi Ashiru also known as Paulash Panache,[1] is a Nigerian popular show and club promoter,[2][3] musician, social media influencer and brand strategist.[4][5] He is known for his viral song titled No Girlfriend No Problem[6] which was nominated for most popular Song of the Year, Best Collaboration of the Year and Street Song of the Year at the 2020 City People Entertainment Awards.[7]
Paulash Panache | |
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| Born | Paul Femi Ashiru 15 September 1991 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2016 - present |
| Known for | Lituation Fridays |
Early life edit
Paul was born to the family of the Late Reverend Dr Samuel Femi Ashiru,[8] he is a native of Ikenne, Ogun State.
Education edit
Paul attended Temitope Nursery and Primary School in Somolu for his elementary education, Baptist Academy in Obanikoro for his secondary education, and the University of Lagos for Bachelor of Science degree in botany.[9]
Career edit
In 2019, he launched his popular weekly event dubbed “Lituation Fridays” at Club 57 Ikoyi.[10][11]
In 2019, Paulash Panache won Music and Club Promoter of the Year 2019 at the City People Entertainment Awards for.[12]
In 2020, his song titled No Girlfriend No Problem was nominated for most popular Song, Best Collaboration, Best Street Song of the Year and Music and Club Promoter of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards.[13]
On 4 December 2022, he was listed by the Nigerian national newspaper This Day as top show promoter alongside Paul O, and smade, among others[14] [15]
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | City People Entertainment Awards | Music and Club Promoter | Won | [16] |
| Nigeria Hype Awards | Song of the Year | Won | [17] | |
| Best Collaboration | Won | |||
| Entertainment Promoter | Won | |||
| 2020 | City People Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Song | Nominated | [18] |
| Best Collaboration | Nominated | |||
| Best Street Song | Nominated | |||
| Music and Club Promoter | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | Naijatraffic Awards | Entertainment Promoter | Nominated | [19] |
References edit
- ^ "Paulash Panache, Paul Okoye, Smade, others listed among the top show promoters". This Day. 4 December 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "How popular show promoter, Paulash Panache, is boosting nightclubs patronage". Tribuneonline. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Paulash Panache wins City People Music Award for Music and Club Promoter of the Year 2019". PM News. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Promoter Paulash Panache laments impact of COVID-19 on music industry". The Sun. 23 August 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Nigerian best show/club promoters in 2021". Vanguard. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "How Afrobeats is putting Nigeria on global map – Paulash Panache". Independent. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "#CPMA2020: CITYPEOPLE RELEASES NOMINATIONS FOR 2020 MUSIC AWARDS". City People. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "PAULASH PANACHE: THE JOURNEY TO FAME". Guardian. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Meet Paulash Panache, Nigeria's ace show promoter". Vanguard. 23 August 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Paulash Panache and his "Lituation Fridays"". PM News. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Show promoter Paulash speaks on challenges of event industry". Thenation. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Paulash Panache wins City People Music Award for Music and Club Promoter of the Year 2019". PM News. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "#CPMA2020: CITYPEOPLE RELEASES NOMINATIONS FOR 2020 MUSIC AWARDS". City People. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Paulash Panache, Paul Okoye, Smade, others listed among the top show promoters". This Day. 4 December 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Top 5 most prominent people in Nigeria's show/club promoters". Dailytimes Ng. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Paulash Panache wins City People Music Award for Music and Club Promoter of the Year 2019". PM News. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Nigeria Hype Awards 2019: Full List of Winners". Nigeria hype awards. 28 April 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "#CPMA2020: CITYPEOPLE RELEASES NOMINATIONS FOR 2020 MUSIC AWARDS". City People. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Naijatraffic Awards unveils 2021 nominees list". Vanguard. 19 December 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2023.