Bracket (duo)
Nigerian afropop and R&B duo
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Bracket are a Nigerian afropop and R&B music duo composed of Obumneme Ali ⓘ a.k.a. "Smash" and Nwachukwu Ozioko ⓘ a.k.a. "Vast".[1] Bracket started as a three-man music group before a member called Bistop dropped out. The duo is currently signed to Bracket Records. It is best known for releasing hit singles like "Happy Day", "Me & U", "Yori Yori", "Ada Owerri", "Mama Africa", and "Panya", which received several positive reviews and airplay.[2] Their albums include Least Expected, Cupid Stories, Alive, and Love Letters.
Background
Vast and Smash grew up in Nsukka town, Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria, where they used to attend campus shows while growing up.[3]
Discography
Studio albums
- Happy Day (2006)
- Least Expected (2009)
- Cupid Stories (2011)
- Alive (2015)[4]
- Love Letters (2022)
Awards and nominations
In 2012, Bracket received an honorary award from the city of Philadelphia at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.[5] Some of their awards include:
| Year | Award ceremony | Award description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Headies | Artiste of the Year | Won[6] |
| 2013 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Indigenous Artist/Group | Nominated |
| 2013 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Collaboration of the Year | Nominated |