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Cruel Santino
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Bio
Cruel Santino, formerly Ozzy B, is a Nigerian artist renowned for his genre-blending music. Born Osayaba Andrew Ize-Iyamu in Lagos, he is notably well-known as part of the Monster Boys collective. Admired for his innovative blend of genres, his debut studio album, "Mandy & The Jungle," released in 2019, gained critical acclaim earning him recognition as a visionary in Afropop. The global success of his track "Gangsta Fear" further solidified his reputation. Beyond music, Santino aspires to create a television series that explores the vibrant youth culture in Nigeria.
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