Victor Adere (born 2 August 1993), better known as Victor AD, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.[1][2] In 2019 He posted a picture of himself on the street of Dubai with the caption “God I still remember this time last year, I had no passport but now Dubai be like backyard" just to recall the journey to success so far. [3]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Victor Adere |
Also known as | Red Eye, Old Warri |
Born | Kirikiri, Lagos State, Nigeria | 2 August 1993
Origin | Ughelli, Delta State |
Genres | Afrobeats |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2017 –present |
Labels | RED EYE SJW Entertainment |
Biography
editVictor Eugenie Adere was born in Kirikiri, Apapa, Lagos State, where he grew up with his family. He is the first of four children. He attended Heritage International School in Lagos and Ekpan Secondary School in Uvwie, Warri metropolitan area.
Victor began his music career in early 2014. He has worked with producers such as Kulboybeat, Kizzybeatz, ID Clef, Mr Nolimitz. Victor AD's first music release was "Jowo"; the song became a theme song for Radio Continental.[4]
In 2017, Victor AD released the single "No Idea".[5] The music video for the song, which was shot and directed by Cinema House Images in late 2018, was endorsed by TV stations in Nigeria.[6]
On 17 June 2018, Victor AD released the single "Wetin We Gain",[7] and was discovered by the management company Longitude Promotions in 2018.[8] The music video for "Wetin We Gain" has garnered more than 9 million views on YouTube.[9]
Awards and nominations
edit- Soundcity MVP Awards Festival: Listener's Choice nominee, 2018
- SSMA: Best Pop Single and Best New Act, 2018[10]
- WEA: Street Song of the Year and Next Rated Artiste, 2018
- City People Magazine Award: Promising Act of the Year, 2018; Pop Artiste of the Year, 2019[11]
- Ghana Meets Naija: Recognition Award, 2018
- Ghana 3Music Awards: Best African Act, 2019
- The Headies: Best Pop Single and Song of the Year nominations for "Wetin We Gain", 2019; Next Rated nominee, 2019[12]
Discography
editSongs
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Wetin We Gain |
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No Idea |
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Tire You |
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Why |
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Emoji |
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RED EYE (THE EP) |
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Too Much Money |
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Tomorrow |
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Prayer Request |
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Wet |
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Olofofo |
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Nothing To Prove (EP) |
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Omo Ologo |
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Simple Life |
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Realness Over Hype (Album) |
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References
edit- ^ "How I felt when I heard my song encourages rituals and fraud – Victor AD". Legit Nigeria. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
- ^ "My music not the cause of robbers' attack –Victor AD". Punch Nigeria. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
- ^ "Victor AD shares grass to grace story". Vanguard News. 16 March 2019. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Jowo – Victor.A.D". Naijapals. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
- ^ Tomiwa (20 November 2018). "Victor AD – No Idea". TooXclusive. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
- ^ Arunaye, Newton (11 August 2018). "Victor AD – No Idea Video". Legit9ja. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
- ^ "Victor AD's 'Wetin We Gain' is the theme song for the average Nigerian youth". Pulse Nigeria. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
- ^ Mvphenryeto (1 February 2019). "Who is Victor Ad? (Biography, Net Worth, Songs)". Retrieved 3 February 2019.
- ^ "Watch Victor AD's Emotional Performance at Day 2 Of Felabration 2018". The Net Nigeria. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
- ^ "Erigga, Johnny Drille, Victor AD Nominated For 10th Annual South-South Music Awards See Nominees List". TheNet. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
- ^ "Victor Ad Wins City People's 'Most Promising Act of the Year' Award". Uncova. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
- ^ "Burna Boy, Starboy, Fireboy DML, Victor AD, Teni and Joeboy Nominated For BEST POP SINGLE category of the 13th Headies Awards". The Headies. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ Mp3Mack.com (29 March 2024). "Victor AD – Realness Over Hype (Album)". Mp3Mack.com. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
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