Odumodublvck
Nigerian rapper (born 1993)
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Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu (born 19 October 1993), known professionally as Odumodublvck (stylized in all caps), is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter.[1] He is known for his stage performances, genre-blend and often wearing the Okpu Agu hat. The Okpu-Agu is traditionally worn by warriors in Igbo land.[2] Odumodublvck is a member of the hip-hop collective Anti World Gangstars. He currently resides in Abuja, Nigeria.[3] He is regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern Nigerian hip-hop.[4]
19 October 1993
- Big Kala
- Small Kala
- Big Gun
- Oye Pumper
- Vladimirovich
- INDUSTRY MACHINE
- rapper
- songwriter
- record producer
Early life
Hails from Delta State and born in Lagos, he relocated with his family to Abuja at the age of 7. He had his junior high education at Christ the King College at Gwagwalada Abuja,[5] where he got the stage name "Odumodu" in his second year of junior high.[6][5] He attended Bowen University for his first year of tertiary education, then left and finished up at the University of Lagos, Akoka.[7][5]
Career
On 26 March 2022, Odumodublvck performed at the Jameson Connects concert alongside DRB LasGidi, and Victony at Abuja.[8]
In 2022, Odumodublvck released a joint studio album with B.O.C Madaki, titled The Drop,[9] and a few months later he released a follow-up single, his first under NATIVE Records, "Picanto", featuring Ecko Miles and Zlatan. On 21 November 2022, the single debuted on TurnTable Bubbling Under Top 100 at number 8, and number 15 on Nigeria Hip-Hop/Rap Songs chart.[10] On 28 November 2022, "Picanto" debuted at number 79 on the Top 100[11] and peaked at number 65.[12] It also peaked at number 44 on Nigeria Radio and number 6 on the Nigeria Hip-Hop/Rap Songs chart.[10][13]
In December 2022, he signed a record deal with NATIVE Records, in partnership with Def Jam.[14] On 8 December 2022, he won the Next Rated Artist category at Galaxy Music Awards.[15] The rapper got a new Lexus IS 350 as part of the prize that comes with the Next Rated award.[16] On 9 December 2022, he was announced on the lineup of Vertical Rave concert opening acts alongside Teezee, Cruel Santino, PsychoYP, Odunsi the Engine, held on 17 December 2022.
On 23 January 2023, he ranked number 4 on TurnTable's NXT Emerging Top Artistes.[17] On 24 March 2023, he released his first single titled "Declan Rice",[18] shortly after surviving a surgery that almost took his life. On 27 March 2023, Odumodublvck earned his first top 10 entry on the TurnTable official Nigeria Top 100 Songs chart at number 8.[19] On 1 April 2023, "Declan Rice" led TheCable Lifestyle airplay chart at number 1.[20] In 2023, Def Jam Recordings signed with Odumodublvck upon the release of EZIOKWU mixtape.[21]
West Ham united captain, Declan Rice expressed his excitement as Nigerians sang his name, courtesy of Odumodublvck. On 15 July 2023, Arsenal announced the signing of Declan Rice using his song in the background.[22][23]
On the TurnTable Charts, "Blood On The Dance Floor" and "Cast" claimed the top spot in the TurnTable Top 100 songs. Simultaneously, Eziokwu (Uncut) secured the number one position for the album category on the TurnTable Official Top 50 Albums Chart in Nigeria.[24] "100 Million", featuring Tiwa Savage, was another hit and was well received song by his fans and lovers.[25]
On 18 December 2024 and 25 January 2025, Odumodublvck revealed in interviews with Beat FM[26] and Joey Akan[27] that after recording his single "Asampete",[28] a track from the Antiworld Gangstars album NOTHING CHANGED,[29] he felt something was missing. According to him, the song had a sound reminiscent of Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy, and he believed adding Don Jazzy's vocals would complete it. Don Jazzy agreed to collaborate, recording his part and gifting Odumodublvck $10,000 upon completion.[30][31][32] Additionally, he allowed Odumodublvck and the Antiworld Gangstars collective to retain full royalties while providing his vocals for free. He also gave them the option to credit him as a featured artist if they wished.
Political awareness
On 25 May 2023, Odumodu tweeted about the presidential inauguration of the 16th president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope concert. In his tweet, he wrote, "They tried to get me to perform at the inauguration. They did not do their research."[33] However, on 2 March 2023, following the release of NATIVE Sound System single "Vex", Odumodu declared his support for Peter Obi in the second verse, "I dey hope on Peter Obi to save me",[34] and earlier described himself as Peter Obi's running mate on social media.[33]
Controversy and misogynist claims
Odumodublvck has been the center of public criticism over claims of being a misogynist. He was described as a woman abuser by a user on X (formerly Twitter).[35]
He faced more public backlash in November 2023 following his lyrics in Shallipopi's hit single, "Cast". The lines which read "If she no f–k o, if she no s–k / Who go pay for her wig and handbag?" was criticized heavily with internet users calling out Odumodublvk for his use of brash lyrics and misrepresentation of women in his songs.[36]
Odumodublvck has repeatedly dismissed these claims insisting in a series of interviews and tweets that he promotes women and there is no woman who can come out to say "Odumodu laid his hand on me".
Artistry
Odumodublvck is known for fusing Afrobeat, with Drill and Grime music. According to Dazed, "His unrelenting style of drill employs high-life inspired melodies and Nigerian Pidgin English to tell vivid stories about his community and everyday experiences – his narrative style is so specific to Nigerians, it's hard to pick up on the nuances as an outsider."[37]
Discography
Mixtapes
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| NGR | ||
| T.A.B.S (TO ALL Blvcksheep) |
|
— |
| Anti-World Gangstars |
|
— |
| Odiegwu |
|
— |
| The Drop |
|
— |
| Eziokwu[40] |
|
1[41] |
| The Machine Is Coming[42] |
|
1[43] |
Extended plays
| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| NGR | ||
| Time & Chance |
|
— |
| TADE (The Afro Drill Experiment) |
|
— |
| Time & Chance |
|
— |
| T.A.D.E II (The Afro Drill Experiment II) |
|
— |
Selected singles
| Title | Year | Chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGR [12] |
NGR Rap |
NGR Alt. |
UK [44] |
UK Afrobeats |
US |
US Afrobeats | ||||
| "Dog Eat Dog" | 2022 | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
|
Non-album single |
| "Picanto"
(featuring Ecko Miles, and Zlatan) |
25 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | Eziokwu | ||
| "Declan Rice" | 2023 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 27 |
| |
| "Dog Eat Dog II"
(featuring Cruel Santino, and Bella Shmurda) |
17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Firegun"
(featuring Fireboy DML) |
10 | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | |||
| "Wotowoto Seasoning" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "Declan Rice (Arsenal Version)" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "MC Oluomo" | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | EZIOKWU | ||
| "Blood on the Dance Floor"
(featuring Bloody Civilian & Wale) |
1 | — | — | — | 10 | — | 18 | |||
Accolades
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Nominated work | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Galaxy Music Awards | Next Rated Artist | Himself | Won | [45] |
| 2023 | African Muzik Magazine Awards | Best Newcomer | Won | [46] | |
| Best Male Rap Act | Nominated | ||||
| The Headies | Rookie of the Year | Won | [47] | ||
| Best Rap Single | "Declan Rice" | Won | |||
| Trace Awards & Festival | Best Newcomer | Himself | Nominated | [48] | |
| 2024 | BET Hip Hop Awards | Best International Flow | Himself | Nominated | [49] |
| Telecel Ghana Music Awards | International Collaboration of the Year | "Wotowoto Seasoning" | Nominated | [50] | |
| 2025 | Trace Awards & Festival | Best Hip-Hop Artist | Himself | Nominated | [51] |
| Best Collaboration | "Wotowoto Seasoning" | Nominated | |||
| The Headies | Next Rated | Himself | Won | [52] | |
| Best Rap Single | "Cast" | Won | [53] | ||
| "Blood on the Dance Floor" | Nominated | [54] | |||
| Best Collaboration | "Cast" | Nominated | [55] | ||
| "Blood on the Dance Floor" | Nominated | [56] | |||
| Viewers Choice | "Cast" | Nominated | |||
| Best Rap Album | Eziokwu | Nominated | |||
| Best Street-Hop Artiste | Himself | Nominated | |||
| Leadership Awards | Artist of the Year | Won | [57] |