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Jeff Ufedo Akoh ⓘ (born October 27, 1996) is a Nigerian singer. Jeff rose to prominence after winning the eighth season of Project Fame West Africa, a popular singing reality TV competition which was held in late 2015.[1][2][3][4][5] He won the competition at the age of 18, making him the youngest winner so far.[6] Shortly after, Jeff was offered a management deal with 960 Music Group and Ultima Productions.
Jeff Akoh | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jeffrey Ufedo Akoh |
| Born | October 27, 1996 Abuja, FCT, Nigeria |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, performer |
| Instrument(s) | Drum Set |
| Years active | 2015 – present |
| Labels | Temple Music Limited, Ultima Productions, 960 Music Group |
Jeff is currently signed to Temple Music, under the umbrella of Temple Management company.[7] In 2017, he released a 16 track album titled 'Lokoja'.[8] In 2018 he followed up with an E.P titled 'I Do' whose lead single 'I Do' garnered 1 million streams on YouTube
Early life edit
Jeff was born and bred in the Nigerian capital, Abuja. He attended Shining Star Nursery and Primary School, Abuja and later, Federal Government Boys College, Garki, Abuja.
In 2010, Jeff and his brother, Fred Akoh contested as a duo on Glo Naija Sings when he was 13 where they finished off in the Top 10.[9] He thereafter went to SAE Institute, Cape Town, South Africa where he graduated as a Sound Engineer before winning Project Fame.[10] Jeff has two siblings, a brother and sister who are both musically adept.
References edit
- ^ "Jeffrey Emerges 2015 MTN Project Fame Winner". 360nobs.com. King A-Maz. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^ "Jeffrey Akoh wins the 2015 MTN Project Fame West Africa competition". Olisa.tv. Ukamaka.
- ^ "Jeffrey Akoh wins Season 8 of MTN Project Fame West Africa!". Bellanaija. 27 September 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^ "MTN Project Fame 2015: Jeffery Akoh wins 8th edition of show". Pulse. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^ "MTN Project Fame West Africa Crowns Jeffrey Akoh For Season 8". Naij. 27 September 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^ "Facts You Didn't Know About Jeffrey Akoh, The Winner Of MTN Project Fame Season 8". Tatafo Naija. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^ Editor, Online (2017-02-19). "Temple Management Company Signs New Deal with 9ice, Jeff Akoh". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2017-10-25.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Jeff Akoh goes pop on Lokoja". Music In Africa. 2018-03-27. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
- ^ "Facts You Didn't Know About Jeffrey Akoh, The Winner Of MTN Project Fame Season 8". Tatafo Naija.
- ^ "Contestants: JEFFREY UFEDO AKOR". Project Fame West Africa. Retrieved 17 December 2015.