MC Galaxy
Nigerian singer and Performer
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Career
MC Galaxy began his career as a dancer and comedian in Akwa Ibom State.[citation needed]
On 21 November 2012, he won ₦500,000 in a dance competition at Nigerian singer Davido's 20th birthday party and later appeared in Iyanya's "Kukere" music video.[4]
He moved to Lagos to pursue entertainment and initially performed at clubs and events while developing his skills in comedy and music. He adopted the name MC Galaxy after a suggestion from a woman in Akwa Ibom.[5]
On 4 October 2013, he released his debut single "Nek-Unek" featuring Davido, produced by Shizzi.[6] The music video was funded with ₦2 million provided by an associate of then-Akwa Ibom governor Godswill Akpabio.[7]
Galaxy gained national attention with his TSpize-produced single "Sekem", which popularized a viral dance of the same name. The song was released on 20 March 2014 and means "to move or shift."[8][better source needed]
Personal life
In 2017, MC Galaxy revealed that he lost ₦25 million to the MMM Ponzi scheme, a fraudulent investment platform that collapsed in Nigeria. He described the experience as a major financial setback and warned others to be cautious with high-risk investment schemes.[9]
Discography
Albums
- Breakthrough (2015)
- MMM (2017)
Selected singles
- "Nek-Unek" (feat. Davido)
- "Sekem"
- "Oyoyo" (feat. Akothee)
- "Komolop Cholop"
- "Iyaya Eh"
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Indigenous Artist of the Year | Nominated[10] |
| 2015 | Best Dance/Live Performance | Won[11] | |
| Indigenous Artist of the Year | Nominated[12] | ||
| 2016 | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated[13] |