THE BB02
THE BB02 Jesse Adesotu I.E. Woghiren-Obamedo | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jesse Adesotu Woghiren |
| Born | June 7 |
| Origin | Edo State, Nigeria |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper - Entertainer - Songwriter - Producer- DJ, Social/Civil Activist, TV Personality, Fashion Guru, Real Estate Executive/Entrepreneur, Business Mogul |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, Percussions, Vocals. Piano/Keyboard, Multi-Instrumentalist etc |
| Years active | 2005–present |
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| Website | www |
Jesse Adesotu Woghiren (born June 7), known professionally as THE BB02, is an American-Nigerian artist, songwriter, record label executive.[1] He is the founder, CEO and head of Bigmanity music group[2][3] and has produced songs like TNKOTB, Winter Vibes, Oyoyo, Feeling What I Feel and Zinga Zinga Ling.[4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]The BB02 was born into the royal family of Chief Egbe (Omedo) Woghiren of King Obanosa in Benin City and attributes his passion for music to the influence of his parent[6] as his mother used to perform in the U.S. for family events and other gatherings while his grandfather, the First Obamedo of the Benin Kingdom, a descendant of King Obanosa was a renowned musician in his time.[7]
BB02 attended Bunker Hill Community College and Northeastern University in Boston, USA where he studied Music & Business Management/Intellectual Properties Laws.[8]
Music career
[edit]The BB02 began classically singing at a young age due to the influence of his parent and grew up in the U.S.[9]
He founded first an American based record label “BeyondTheSpheres Music” in 2011 and later coming back to Nigeria, he founded Bigmanity music in 2018, and his “Collectives” Imprint “The Lemlines” for scouting new talent.[10]
In August 2022, he dropped a new song “Eye Dey Red” under Bigmanity Records, which addresses the troubled political trend around the globe.[11]
- "To the Top"
- "Rich African love"
- "Agolo"
- "TNKOTB"
- "Zinga Zinga Ling"
- "Vibes" (2019)
- "Halleluyah " (2020)
- "Dance like Say" (2021)
- "Kpor Kpor Kpor" (2021)
- "Eye dey Red" (2022)
See also
[edit]- List of people from Benin city
References
[edit]- ^ "How African artists can make more inroad globally – Bigmanity Music chief, Woghiren". Sunrise News. 2022-06-13. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ "COVID-19: Better days ahead — label boss, Woghiren". Vanguard News. 2021-03-14. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ^ "Music entrepreneur commends exploits of Diaspora Nigerians". Businessday NG. 2021-03-14. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ^ "Jesse Woghiren: An uncommon prince in entertainment – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 3 April 2020. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ^ sunnews (2016-07-31). "Why many great artistes are dying in poverty – Jesse Adesotu Woghiren". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
- ^ "The magnificence of US-based Adesotu Jesse Woghiren – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 4 August 2020. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ^ "What shape my music career - The BB02". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-06-11. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ "THE BB02 Biography and Net Worth". The Poise Nigeria. 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
- ^ "US-Based Rapper The BB02 raises bar with Kpor Kpor Kpor The Nation Newspaper". 2021-05-22. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ Zeelee, Yung (2022-08-10). "Who Is Bigmanity Music Boss The BB02". TRENDJAMZ. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ Chuks, Joseph; Editor, Guest (2022-08-27). "The BB02 - Eye Dey Red". 360NaijaHits. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
{{cite web}}:|last2=has generic name (help) - ^ "THE Bb02". Deezer. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
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