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J'Dess
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Bio
Joy Chioma Ebiem, also known as J'Dess, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and musician. Ebiem started her career as a gospel singer but began to gain prominence on the Nigerian music scene in 2017 when she participated in the reality TV singing competition, "The Voice Nigeria" Season 2 and finished as one of the finalist. She has since worked with artists such as Waje, Larry Gaga, BK, Zoro, and The Cavemen.. J'Dess debuted as an actress in the movie "Wind of Destiny."
Discography
EPs1
Ada
Ada2022 • EPTracks: 8
Singles4
Fly
Fly2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Light
Light2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Away
Away2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Chi Efo
Chi Efo2020 • SingleTracks: 1
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