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Pepenazi
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Co-Performer
80
Performer
Bio
Opeyemi Kayode, with the stage name Pepenazi, is a Nigerian musician. Pepenazi started his music career as a rapper before transitioning into afrobeat and afro-fusion genres. His music is known for its positive messages and uplifting vibes, with hits like "Illegal," "Fine," and "Amazing." He has collaborated with various Nigerian artists such as Olamide, Phyno, Tiwa Savage, and Reminisce. In 2019, he released his second album titled "My Coat of Many Colours," which features a fusion of different genres, including highlife, afrobeat, and gospel. He has been nominated for several awards, including the Nigerian Entertainment Award for Best New Act in 2016. Aside from his music career, Pepenazi is also an entrepreneur as he continues to make waves in the Nigerian music industry.
Discography
Albums2
Zerubbabel
Zerubbabel2021 • AlbumTracks: 12
M.C.M.C: My Coat of Many Colours
M.C.M.C: My Coat of Many Colours2019 • AlbumTracks: 18
Singles24
Tonight
Tonight2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Woman
Woman2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Body
Body2020 • SingleTracks: 1
The Invisible Ark
The Invisible Ark2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Necessary
Necessary2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Fine
Fine2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Amazing
Amazing2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Psychedelic
Psychedelic2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Bang!
Bang!2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Jabo
Jabo2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Ase
Ase2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Fifemayo
Fifemayo2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Illegal
Illegal2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Low
Low2018 • SingleTracks: 1
One for the Road
One for the Road2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Iwo Na "Your Wishes"
Iwo Na "Your Wishes"2017 • SingleTracks: 1
I Ain't Gat No Time Remix
I Ain't Gat No Time Remix2017 • SingleTracks: 1
I Ain't Gat No Time Remix
I Ain't Gat No Time Remix2017 • SingleTracks: 1
I Ain't Gat No Time
I Ain't Gat No Time2017 • SingleTracks: 1
High Go
High Go2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Adam
Adam2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Afrobeat
Afrobeat2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Born You
Born You2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Arose
Arose2012 • SingleTracks: 1
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