Idahams

Hart Idawarifagha Ishmael (born May 19), known professionally as Idahams, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.[1][2] He secured a record deal with Grafton Entertainment in 2016[3] and joined the Universal Music Nigeria roaster in 2019.[4][5] Idahams made his first break in 2018 through the song "God Can Bless Anybody" by Mr 2Kay which he wrote and also featured on, the song topped the ITunes Chart barely a week after release.[6][7]

Idahams
Birth nameHart Idawarifagha Ishmael
OriginRivers State, Nigeria
Genres
  • Afrobeats
  • Afro-pop
  • Urban Afro-highlife
  • Afro R'n'b
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • producer
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, Piano
Years active2015–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitewww.idahams.net

Early life

Idahams was born and raised in the famous Bonny Island, Rivers State.[8] He started honing his musical talent at the age of 10[9] and would later go on to land a deal with Grafton records in 2016.[10] He released a number of solo records under Grafton records but made his first break in 2018 through his appearance on the song "God Can Bless Anybody" by Nigerian pop artiste, Mr 2Kay.[11]

Career

In August 2018, Idahams released "No One Else", a song which he revealed was inspired by Davido and his fiancée, Chioma’s relationship during an interview with Pulse News.[12] In March 2018, Idahams released a remix of "No One Else" with Nigerian pop star, Teni.[13][14] In the last quarter of 2019, Idahams released the Amayanabo EP[15] which documented his journey from the creeks of Port Harcourt to becoming a music royalty.[16]

In November 2019, Idahams released the song, "Billion Dollar" and announced his new deal with Universal Music group through a joint partnership that was established by Grafton Entertainment.[17]

Awards and nominations
Year Award ceremony Prize Result
2018 Galaxy Music Awards[18][19] Best video - No one else Won
Music Producer of the year - no one else Won
BAE Awards[20] Lyricist on the roll Won
Music Producer of the year Won
2019 BAE Awards Song of the year Won
Artist of the year Won

Discography

EPs
  • Amayanabo (2019)

Singles
  • “Anything for you” (2016)
  • "Toast" (2017)
  • "Heal the Land" (2018)
  • "No One Else" (2018)
  • "Amayanabo" (2019)
  • "Billion Dollar" (2019)
  • "Shima" (2020)
  • "Enter my eye" (2020)

References
  1. "10 questions for Idahams". Music In Africa. 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  2. "Listen to 'Billion Dollar' by Idahams". Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  3. "Grafton Entertainment Unveils New Signee Idahams". onobello.com. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  4. "Idahams Signs Deal With Universal Music Group, Drops "Billion Dollar"". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-11-08. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  5. Abusi (2019-11-08). "Idahams Signs New Deal With Universal Music Group Nigeria (UMGNG)". Novice2STAR. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  6. "'God Can Bless Anybody': Mr 2Kay Top iTunes Charts With New Single". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2018-06-05. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  7. "Idahams Is Scoring Big Points With His Instagram Challenge And Other Artiste Can Learn From It". Nigerian Entertainment Today. September 26, 2018.
  8. "Idahams Biography, Discographies & Lifestyle | Okhype Media". Okhype.Media. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  9. Rotimi, Agbana. "Why I Signed On To Universal Music Group- Idahams". Independent Newspapers Nigeria. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  10. "Record label signs new artiste Idahams". Pulse Nigeria. 2016-07-11. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  11. BellaNaija.com (2018-05-30). "New Video: Mr. 2Kay feat. Idahams – God Can Bless Anybody". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  12. "Meet Idahams, an artist out to make an impression". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-12-11. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  13. "Teni Joins Idahams On The Remix Of His Catchy Love Song, 'No One Else'". Konbini - All Pop Everything! (in French). Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  14. "Idahamas ft. Teni songs, albums and playlists - NGplaylist". ngplaylist.com. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  15. "Idahams Drops the Amayanabo EP with New Music Video". Nigerian Entertainment Today. July 8, 2019.
  16. "Idahams: From the Creeks of Port Harcourt to a Music Royalty (Amayanabo)". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-07-07. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  17. "Idahams Inks Deal with Universal Music, Releases New Single "Billion Dollar" « tooXclusive". tooXclusive. 2019-11-07. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  18. "GMA 2019: See Full List Of Winners At The Galaxy Music Awards". 234hype.com. 2019-12-09. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
  19. "Galaxy Music Awards 2019 Nomination List out now!". PHcityPromo. 2019-10-03. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
  20. December 4, Joseph Chuks on; 2018 (2018-12-04). "BAE Awards 2018: Full List of Awardees | @BAE_Awards". 360NaijaHits. Retrieved 2020-01-12.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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