Waconzy


Obinna Kelvin Anyanwu, better known by stage name Waconzy, is a singer, songwriter, record producer and philanthropist with family roots in Umuahia, the capital city of Abia State, southeastern Nigeria. He is the founder of Dv8 Media and the Waconzy Foundation. He rose to prominence in 2010 with his song "I Celebrate" which appeared on the I Celebrate album. His second album Money Back Guarantee was released in 2013. He is currently signed to Dv8 Media.

Early life

Waconzy was born on 10 August 1983 in Port Harcourt the capital city of Rivers State and completed his primary and secondary education there. In 1998, he recorded his first song while he was still in high school. In 2000, Waconzy gained admission into the Federal University of Technology Owerri and graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Technology degree in project management. After completing his NYSC program in 2006, Waconzy joined the Project Management Institute in the United States where he was certified a Project Management Professional and, in 2008, he set up his company Dv8 Media.

Career

In 2008, Waconzy released the single "I Celebrate". The song's music video was shot by Clarence Peters of CAPital Dream Pictures in Lagos, Nigeria. In 2011, Waconzy collaborated with Duncan Mighty for the remix of "I Celebrate".
He released his debut album I Celebrate in 2010. The album included the singles "I Celebrate", "Too Much Money", "Wedding Day" and "Chuku Chuku".
Following his debut album, Waconzy released his album Money Back Guarantee in 2013 which featured the songs "Amosu", "Club on Fire" and "Sweet like Tombo". In 2015, he released the Waconzy Greatest Hits compilation album which featured the songs "Na God", "Balling like Waconzy " and "Ogbono".
Waconzy has made charitable contributions in Nigeria. He helped feed over a thousand poor people and kicked off the Waconzy versus Malaria Zero Tolerance campaign to fight malaria in Africa.
Waconzy has collaborated with Banky W., Faze, Duncan Mighty, Naeto C and Truth Hurts.

World tours and notable performances

World Tours

Hottest Naija Boy Alive Tour in 2014 where he was spotted with Sean Combs.

Notable performances

Discography

Singles

  • "Ikebe super"
  • "I Celebrate"
  • "Hallelujah"
  • "Jangolova"
  • "Fine Fine Girl"
  • "Jogodo"
  • "Club on Fire"
  • "Oh No "
  • "Amosu"
  • "Sweet Like Tombo"
  • "Club on Fire "
  • "My Money Dey Talk"
  • "Champion"
  • "Ekpoh"
  • "Ogbono"
  • "Na God"
  • "Am Sorry"
  • "Amosu "
  • "Pitakwa"
  • "Nothing Last Forever"
  • "Let Me Love you"
  • "Apple Of My Eyes"

Albums

  • I Celebrate
  • Money Back Guarantee
  • ''Waconzy: Greatest Hits''

Awards and nominations

Awarded

At the 2013 6th Annual World Music and Independent Film Festival in Hollywood, Waconzy was honoured with a humanitarian award for his contribution to the fight against malaria in Africa through his 'Waconzy Versus Malaria Zero Tolerance' campaign.