Efe Money
Nigerian musician and media personality (born 1993)
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Michael Efe Ejeba (born 25 February 1993), popularly known as Efe or Efe Money, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.[1] He won Big Brother Naija season 2, receiving a cash prize of ₦25 million and a brand new SUV after spending 78 days in the house competing with other housemates.[2][3][4]
- Rapper
- singer
- songwriter
- reality TV star
Efe Money | |
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| Born | 25 February 1993 Delta State, Nigeria |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Winner of the Big Brother Naija season 2 premier edition |
| Television | Big Brother Naija |
Early life and education
Michael Efe Ejeba, a native of Delta State, was born on 25 February 1993 in Jos, Plateau State. He attended Dafwaho Private School for his primary education and Federal Government College, Jos, for his secondary education. He is a graduate of the University of Jos.[5]
Career
His first official single "Based on Logistics" was released in 2017 to positive reviews.[6] He later released a single featuring Olamide, titled "Warri".[7]
Efe Money blends rap with pidgin to connect with the music taste of audiences across Nigeria. His musical influences are Eminem, Dr. Dre, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, 50 Cent, M.I Abaga, and Naeto C.
On 4 November 2023, Efe Money was a headline act in the United States at a boxing match between Efe Ajagba and Joseph Goodall, where he performed his single, "Money Talk".[8][9]
He has collaborated with Nigerian artistes such as Ice Prince, Illbliss, Vector, Oritse Femi, Jaywon, and Victor Thompson.
Awards
In 2017, he was appointed entertainment, creative industry, and youth ambassador by the Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports.[10][11][12] In 2018, he became the African ambassador for Kalinga University, India.[13][14][15]
Discography
Mixtapes
- Best Of Efe (The Playlist) (2020)
EPs
Albums
Singles
- "Based On Logistics" (2017)[21]
- "Somebody" (2017)[22]
- "I Love You" (2017)[23]
- "6 Pack" (2017)[24]
- "Far Away" (2019)[25]
- "Scammer" (2019)[26]
- "Before Campaign Drops" (2019)[27]
- "Campaign" (2019)[28]
- "Your Body" (2020)[29]
- "Belinda (remix)" (2021)[30]
- "No Go Do Again" (2022)[31]
- "Rap List" (2025)[32]
- "My Bestie" (2025)[33]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Big Brother season 2 | Himself | Reality show |