Dauda Suleiman (Hi-speed)
Background information
Birth nameDauda Suleiman
Born (1988-03-03) 3 March 1988 (age 36)
Kogi, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Record producer
Years active2012–present

Dauda Suleiman is a Nigerian Afro-pop/Hip-hop singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and philanthropist from Okene Kogi State of Nigeria, popularly known as HI-SPEED.[1][2][3][4]

Early Life edit

Dauda Suleiman Popularly known as HI-SPEED was born on the 3rd of March in1988 in Agassa, okene local government of Kogi State Nigeria, He completed his Primary school Education at LGEA Primary School Agassa, Okene, Kogi state in 1996. He started his secondsry school at Local government Secondary school Agassa, 1996 - 2001, and later proceed to Local government Secondary School Upogoro, 2001 - 2002 where he obtained his SSCE.He graduated from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria where he had his first degree in industrial design then proceeded to the maritime academy of Nigeria where he had his PGD in maritime transport technology.[5][6][7]

Music Career edit

He began his music career in 2007 with his brother and singing partner. After his brother passed away in 2020, HI-SPEED music career slowed down for a while. He spent some time working on his craft and preparing his team for the release of his EP. On May 20th, HI-SPEED released his new body of work, which received positive feedback from his fans. On November 25 2022, HI-SPEED released his album "Precious Gift", which demonstrated his variety and skill, featuring collaborations with well-known artists such as Peruzzi, Ice Prince, Zulezoo, Terry Akpala, and others. HI-SPEED music reaches beyond his home state, as his distinctive sound and performance have attracted interest and appreciation nationwide. He has become a role model and motivator for aspiring musicians in Kogi State, showing that talent, determination and hard work can lead to success in the music industry.[8][9][10][11][12]

References edit

  1. ^ "how I am keeping my career on track despite my partners demise hi-speed". tribuneoline. 2021-05-09. Retrieved 2021-05-09. [dead link]
  2. ^ "Hi-speed performs at NBA general conference". tribuneonline Nigeria. 2022-12-16. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  3. ^ "I want to be one of Nigeria most successful artiste says hi-speed". News Telegraph. 2022-12-16. Retrieved 2022-03-04.
  4. ^ Grace, Ihesiulo (March 2, 2022). "Pop singer, Hi-speed to release new EP 'Precious Gift'". The Daily Times.
  5. ^ "popular Nigeria artiste hi-speed continue to thrives despite losing music partner". the paradise Nigeria. 2022-08-19. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
  6. ^ "Davido's act Peruzzi on Holiday with Hi-Speed - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  7. ^ "Hi-speed bounces back, set to engage fans with new songs". Vanguard. August 2, 2022.
  8. ^ "hi-speed bounces back set to engage fans with new songs". tribunonline Nigeria. 2022-08-21. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
  9. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2021-06-09). "'Everything Good' EP takes Hi-Speed to a new level". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  10. ^ Online, Tribune (2023-08-29). "Hi-Speed performs at NBA General Conference". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  11. ^ "Music Unites Africans More Than Any Other Thing — Hi-Speed". Independent consultant. October 1, 2022.
  12. ^ Reporter, Our (2021-05-09). "How I am keeping my career on track despite my partner's demise —Hi-speed". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-01-31.