Babyboy AV
Nigerian singer (b. 1999)
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Adindu Victor (born 14 March 1999), known professionally as Babyboy AV,[1] formerly known as AV, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He gained recognition for his 2021 single "Big Thug Boys",[2] which peaked at number five on Billboard Triller Chart.[3]
14 March 1999
- Afrobeats
- World music
- Afro-fusion
- Singer
- songwriter
Babyboy AV | |
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| Also known as | AV |
| Born | Adindu Victor 14 March 1999 Benin City, Edo, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Website | babyboyav |
| YouTube information | |
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| Subscribers | 124 Thousand |
| Views | 41.3 Million |
| Last updated: 23 December 2023[needs update] | |
Early life
Adindu Victor was born in Benin City, Edo State, to an Igbo father from Delta State and Edo mother. He was raised in the city in a mixed environment.[4][5] He had his tertiary education at Ambrose Alli University, where he obtained his first degree.[citation needed]
Career
Baby Boy AV was motivated by his musician father, a guitarist who became passionate about music at an early age. He made his professional start in the music business in 2018 and debuted in 2020 with the song "Temperature," which was widely played on radio and television. In 2019, he performed at the well-known Felabration,[6] among other occasions. In an episode of the All-Nighter podcast, he revealed that he once found himself squatting in the residence of Victor AD before releasing "Big Thug Boys".[7][8]
With the release of his official debut song, "Big Thug Boys," accompanied by a music video produced and directed by director Dindu, Baby Boy AV gained notoriety. Afrobeat and Dancehall are combined in Baby Boy AV's sound, which has amassed over 10 million YouTube views[9]
Following his breakout in 2021, Babyboy AV headlined Afro Beach Festival in Accra, Ghana alongside Costa Titch, and Kofi Kinaata in December 2022.[10]
By June 2023, he released his first single of the year, "Quick Question"[11] after his EP project rollout.
Discography
EP
| Year | EP Title | Tracks | Producers |
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| 2022 | Thug Love (EP)[12] |
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Singles
| Year | Song title | Producer | Album |
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| 2020 | Temperature | Vybe | |
| 2020 | My Song | ||
| 2020 | Hustle | ||
| 2021 | Big Boy Thugs | Kulboy | |
| 2021 | Confession | Tempo | |
| 2022 | Jiggy | Krizbeatz | |
| 2022 | Big Thug Boys (Dj Yo! Remix) |
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| 2022 | Big Thug Boys (Remix) ft. Jireel | Kulboy | |
| 2022 | No Dey Form | Black Culture | Thug Love |
| 2022 | Big Boy Thugs (Remix) ft. Lama Shreif | Kulboy | |
| 2022 | Confession (Remix) ft. Black Culture | ||
| 2023 | Quick Question | Black Culture | |
| 2023 | Jeje - A COLORS SHOW | Onijaife Oghenetaga Paul | |
| 2023 | Quick Question - Speedup Version | Black Culture |
Featured In
| Year | Title | Producer | Album |
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| 2022 | "F.D.P (Fire Di Party)" (featuring Dj Tunez) |
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| "Home Boy" (featuring Joshua Adere) | |||
| "Veronica" (featuring Alpha P) | Blaisebeatz | ||
| "Roma" (featuring Kelvyn Boy) | KullBoiBeatz | ||
| 2023 | "Jaga Jaga" (featuring Victony) |
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Category | Nomination | Result | Ref |
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| 2022 | The Headies | Rookie of the Year | "Self" | Nominated | [13] |
See also
- Naomi, Overo (9 July 2022). "AV IS THE NEWEST ADDITION ON THE ROSTER FOR SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING". www.culturecustodian.com. Retrieved 9 July 2022.