Ego (singer)

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Nwakaego Ihenacho Ogbaro,^[1] known professionally as Ego, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born in Imo State, she is best known as a vocalist for Lagbaja's band Africano.^[2] Ego has recorded hit songs such as "Konko Below", "Nothing for You" and "Never Far Away".^[3] She frequently went on world tour with Lagbaja. Ego left Africano to pursue a solo career in 2007. She later formed a band called Indigo. Since leaving Lagbaja's band, she has collaborated with artistes like Sunny Nneji, Djinee, Tosin Martins, Ayanbirin and Blaise, among others.^[4] She has also performed with Weird MC, Aṣa, Cobhams Asuquo and Yinka Davies. She released "I Believe", the lead single from her debut studio album. She was signed as a Globacom ambassador in 2008.

Education[]

Ego attended Central Primary School and the prestigious Ikeja High School, GRA in Lagos. Ego was a top student at Ikeja High School. She graduated from high school in 1991.^[5]

Awards[]

Ego has received numerous awards from different organisations amongst which are:

• Kim Lawani's Most Promising Female Act of the Year at the Fame Music Awards in 1998
• The Best Vocal Performance (Female) at the Hip Hop World Awards in 2006

See also[]

• African hip hop
• Nigerian hip hop
• Music of Nigeria

References[]

External links[]

• Lagbaja's band

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