Draft:Ink Boy

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Ink Boy
Background information
Birth nameSimon Sunday Igoche
Born (1995-05-30) May 30, 1995 (age 28)
'Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.'
GenresAfrobeat
Occupation(s)Songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Voice
Years active2017-present

Simon Sunday Igoche, known professionally as Ink Boy is a Nigerian Afro-fusion artist, songwriter and musician.[1]

Early Life[edit]

He was born on 30th May 1995 in Jos,a city in Northern-Central Nigeria[2].

Career[edit]

His breakthrough came when he was featured on the first track of Sarkodie's 8th Studio Album, JAMZ[3]. The song, "One Million Cedis" came with controversy when he lamented over his non-involvement the shooting of the music video in Mykonos, Greece[4][5][6].

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ink Boy teases new EP, shares new song 'Crazy Things'". myjoyonline.com. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
  2. ^ "Inkboy: All you need to know about the talented artist making waves". Pulse Ghana. 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
  3. ^ Daniel, Osafo (2023-03-14). "Sarkodie Releases Stunning Visuals for 'One Million Cedis'". Groove Africa. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  4. ^ "Nigerian singer expresses frustration over exclusion from Sarkodie's 'One Million Cedis' music video". GhanaWeb. 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
  5. ^ "Social media users call out Sarkodie for shunning underground artiste". e.TVGhana. 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  6. ^ WatsUpTV (2023-03-14). "Ink Boy disappointed in Sarkodie for not featuring him in 'One Million Cedis' video - watsup.tv". WatsUp.TV, A Pan - African Entertaiment TV Station (in French). Retrieved 2023-11-18.