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Phyno
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Participations

5
Vocalist
2
Song Writer
120
Songwriter
24
Performer
151
Co-Performer
4
Producer
2
Composer
Bio
Phyno, with birth name Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, is a prolific indigenous rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and brand ambassador from Nigeria. He began producing music while in the university but kicked off his rap career in 2010 in the eastern part of Nigeria. Phyno later moved to Lagos for newer opportunities. Aside his three studio albums, he launched his record label, Penthauze Music. In 2019, Phyno was appointed as an End Polio Celebrity Ambassador in Nigeria.
Discography
Albums4
Something to Live For
Something to Live For2021 • albumTracks: 16
Deal With It
Deal With It2019 • albumTracks: 19
The Playmaker
The Playmaker2016 • albumTracks: 20
No Guts No Glory
No Guts No Glory2014 • AlbumTracks: 19
Singles32
Do I (Remix)
Do I (Remix)2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Ojemba
Ojemba2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Full Current (That's My Baby)
Full Current (That's My Baby)2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Stacks
Stacks2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Bia
Bia2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Egbon
Egbon2021 • SingleTracks: 1
For the Money
For the Money2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Never
Never2020 • SingleTracks: 1
The Bag
The Bag2019 • SingleTracks: 1
What I See
What I See2019 • SingleTracks: 1
OIL
OIL2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Ogini Di
Ogini Di2018 • SingleTracks: 1
N.W.A
N.W.A2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Onyeoma
Onyeoma2018 • SingleTracks: 1
One Chance
One Chance2018 • SingleTracks: 1
IWA
IWA2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Augment
Augment2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Zamo Zamo
Zamo Zamo2017 • singleTracks: 1
If To Say
If To Say2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Pino Pino
Pino Pino2016 • SingleTracks: 1
E Sure For Me
E Sure For Me2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Fada Fada (Ghetto Gospel)
Fada Fada (Ghetto Gospel)2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Ezege
Ezege2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Connect
Connect2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Asai
Asai2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Nnunu
Nnunu2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Une
Une2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Yayo
Yayo2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Oringo
Oringo2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Ndi Okoko
Ndi Okoko2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Kedu Ncha Bu Omo
Kedu Ncha Bu Omo2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Parcel (A Big Nwa)
Parcel (A Big Nwa)2014 • SingleTracks: 1
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