Winny (singer)
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Born
Winifred Ohili Adanu
Benue State, Nigeria
OriginJos, Nigeria
GenresReggae, R&B, Afropop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Winny | |
|---|---|
| Born | Winifred Ohili Adanu Benue State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Jos, Nigeria |
| Genres | Reggae, R&B, Afropop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Winny (born Winifred Ohili Adanu) is a Nigerian singer and songwriter whose music style blends elements of reggae, R&B, and Afropop.[1][2][3] She gained recognition through her debut EP Winny (2023) and her follow-up project Commercial Break (2024).[4] In 2023, she was selected for Apple Music’s Up Next artist development program in Nigeria.[5][6]
Winny was born in Benue State, Nigeria, and raised in Jos.[7] She began her musical journey in 2014 and cites Jamaican artists Chronixx and Kranium, as well as Nigerian singer Wizkid, as significant influences on her sound. Her unique vocal style and blend of genres have garnered attention in the Nigerian music scene.[8][9]