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 2 May 2019.[1] He has worked with Tspize, Swizz Beatz, Uhuru and Shizzi.[2][3][4]
MC Galaxy | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Innocent Udeme Udofot |
| Born | Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria |
| Origin | Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria |
| Genres | African popular music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, performer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | MCG Entertainment |
Music career edit
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]
Discography edit
Albums edit
- Breakthrough ft Eke- abasi (2017)
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Indigenous Artist of the Year | Nominated[9] |
| 2015 | Best Dance/Live Performance | Won[10] | |
| Indigenous Artist of the Year | Nominated[11] | ||
| 2016 | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated[12] |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Mc Galaxy". NotJustOk.
- ^ Akan, Joey (2015-11-09). "Singer records 'Sekem' remix with Swizz Beatz in New York". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
- ^ "Hear MC Galaxy's New Track 'Komolop Cholop'!". Bella Naija. 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
- ^ Tayo, Ayomide (2015-01-29). "MC Galaxy - 'Iyaya eh'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
- ^ "Mc Galaxy Lunch His Own Label". Rehab Musik. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ^ "Mc Galaxy Sekem Song". Naija Loaded. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ "Mc Galaxy Sekem Video". tooXclusive. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ "Mc Galaxy – Sekem (Remix) ft. Swizz Beatz". tooXclusive. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ Ejiofor, Chiwetel (2014-05-31). "Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Entertainment Awards nomination". Premium Times. Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Oneill, Danielle (2015-06-15). "The Nigeria Entertainment Awards Announce 2015 Nominees". Okay Africa. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
- ^ "Nominations are Here! Find out who Made the 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards Nominees List". Bella Naija. 2016-06-16. Retrieved 2017-02-11.