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Asuquomo
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Bio
Emeka Ogbowu, professionally known as Asuquomo, is a virtuoso Nigerian-Canadian visual artist and musician. Asuquomo is known for his ability to weave together visual and auditory story telling to create a unique and powerful experience for his audience. He has received several accolades for his work, including RBC x Ottawa Arts Council's Emerging Artist of the Year Award in 2020. Asuquomo has released several hit singles and albums. He has collaborated with well-known artists in the music industry.
Discography
EPs2
Diobu
Diobu2020 • EPTracks: 4
OT Riddim
OT Riddim2020 • EPTracks: 4
Singles8
Ini Mini Mo
Ini Mini Mo2023 • SingleTracks: 5
Actor For The Movie
Actor For The Movie2023 • SingleTracks: 2
Is Me Is it You
Is Me Is it You2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Roll Deep
Roll Deep2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Shotgun
Shotgun2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Yahweh
Yahweh2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Northside
Northside2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Wide Awake
Wide Awake2019 • SingleTracks: 1
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