Amarachi
Nigerian singer and dancer (born 2004)
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Amarachi Uyanne ⓘ (born 17 July 2004), popularly known by her stage name Amarachi, is a Nigerian singer and dancer. She is best known for winning the maiden edition of Nigeria's Got Talent.[1][2]
July 17, 2004
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| Background information | |
| Born | Amarachi Uyanne July 17, 2004 Delta State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afropop, hip hop |
| Occupations | Dancer, singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, violin (from an early age) |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Background
Amarachi is a native of Delta State in the South-South region of Nigeria. She grew up in Edo State, South-South Nigeria, where she started dancing at the age of 5.[3] In 2012, she won a cash prize of N10,000,000 after she was announced as the winner of the first edition of Nigeria's Got Talent. She was subsequently dubbed the "youngest millionaire in Nigeria".[4]
Education
She attended University Preparatory Secondary School in Benin City, Edo State. The young celebrity recently graduated from secondary school in July 2019 and had her tertiary education from [when?] Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
Career
After emerging as the winner of Nigeria's Got Talent, Amarachi released her debut single titled "Amarachi Dance".[5] She proceeded to feature Phyno in a song titled "Ova Sabi"; her first two singles received massive airplays and positive reviews from music critics.[6] She currently runs the Amarachi Talent Academy, a talent school conceived with the aim of nurturing and training young children with musical and dance talents.[7]
Discography
Singles
- "Amarachi's Dance"
- "Get Down"
- "Ova Sabi" (featuring Phyno)
- "Te Quiero"
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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| 2014 | 9th Nigeria Music Video Awards | Best Video by a Minor | "Ova Sabi" | Nominated | [8] |