Bloody Civilian is one of the most exciting and innovative artists to emerge from Nigeria in recent years. Her music is a blend of Afro-fusion, alternative R&B, and experimental pop, with lyrics that are bold, honest, and provocative. She has been making waves internationally with her songs featured in the blockbuster movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and collaborations with artists like Rema, ODUMODUBLVCK, and JELEEL!.
We’d be seeing Bloody Civilian’s biography, date of birth, age, early life, family, personal life, net worth, houses, cars, social media handles, and more.
Full name: Emoseh Khamofu
Stage name: Bloody Civilian
Date of birth: 26th July, 1997
Age: 26 years (2023)
Nationality: Nigerian
Parents: Dr. Hadiza Khamofu (Mum)
Marital status: Single
Education: Lagos State
Occupation: Singer
Genre: Afrobeats
Record labels: Def Jam Recordings, 0207 Def Jam
Net worth:
Emoseh Khamofu (Bloody Civilian) Biography and Early Life
Bloody Civilian is the stage name of Emoseh Khamofu, a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer signed to 0207 Def Jam, a UK arm of Def Jam Recordings. She is most noted for her single “How To Kill A Man” and “Wake Up” featuring Rema, which were soundtracked in the American 2022 superhero film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She is also known for her feature on “Blood on the Dance Floor” with ODUMODUBLVCK. Bloody Civilian is profiled by The Guardian as among the most radical of emerging mavericks in the Nigerian music scene and by NME as an essential emerging artist for 2023.
Originally from Taraba State, Emoseh grew up in the Northern part of Nigeria, in between Kaduna, Jos and Abuja which she said inspired her art. She was raised in a conservative environment and was not allowed to move around by her parents. As a teen, Emoseh was known in her school as a kid who could sing and play the guitar because she often involved in school talent shows where she performed original music and people learnt her lyrics. She would go on and started making beats and giving it to rappers at school, gradually Emoseh started working on her own musically and perfecting her production skills in the procedure.
Growing up, everyone around Emoseh thought music was a hobby to her including herself, except her dad who wanted her to study music in school. At aged 8, She started writing songs which she often gave to her parents. Emoseh’s dad who she said is part of her early music foundations, used to be a musical tourist in a band back in the days. Her name “Bloody Civilian”, was inspired by her growing up in the northern of Nigeria where there is an abundance of military violence.
Entertainment Career
Emoseh started as a record producer before embarking fully as a recording artist. Her debut single “How To Kill A Man” was released in 2022, with the video released the same year which was written, shot, produced and directed by her, as the first lead single off her debut extended play Anger Management. The same year, “Wake Up” written and produced by her which featured Nigerian star Rema, an official soundtrack for the Marvel Blockbuster, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was released.
On 30 March 2023, she released “I Don’t Like You”, with the official music video released on 13 July 2023, and directed by Cruel Santino. On 6 June 2023, she released “Escapism”, as the third single off her debut extended play Anger Management, released on 8 June 2023, independently through Def Jam Recordings. On 9 November 2023, she released “I Don’t Like You” featuring JELEEL! and Candy Bleakz, “Mad Apology” featuring Odumodublvck, and “Escapism” featuring Fave and Tay Iwar, as the lead singles of her extended play Anger Management: At LEasT wE tRIED, a remixed version of Anger Management, released through 0207 Def Jam on 10 November 2023.
Bloody Civilian has received critical acclaim for her music from various publications and platforms such as Vogue, Africa.com, NME, The Guardian, ProfileAbility, TrendyBeatz, and Wikipedia. She has also been nominated for several awards such as The Headies Next Rated Award (2023), MTV Africa Music Award for Best New Act (2023), BET Award for Best International Act (2023), MOBO Award for Best African Act (2023), and Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album (2024).
Personal Life
Bloody Civilian is very private about her personal life and does not reveal much about her relationships or family. She has stated that she is not interested in dating anyone at the moment and that she is focused on her music career. She has also said that she does not have any children or pets. She identifies as a feminist and an activist who uses her music to speak out against social injustices and oppression. She is also a vegan and an environmentalist who advocates for animal rights and sustainability.
Net Worth
Bloody Civilian’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million as of 2023. She earns most of her income from her music sales, streams, royalties, and performances. She also makes money from endorsements, sponsorships, and merchandise. She has signed a lucrative deal with 0207 Def Jam, which is reported to be worth over $1 million. She also owns a house in Lagos and a car collection that includes a Range Rover, a Mercedes-Benz, and a Tesla.
Conclusion
Bloody Civilian is a rising star in the Nigerian and global music industry who has proven herself to be a talented and versatile artist. Her music is a reflection of her personality, experiences, and views, which are often controversial and challenging. She has gained a loyal fan base and recognition from critics and peers for her originality and creativity. She is definitely an artist to watch out for in the future.
Social Media Handles
You can connect with Bloody Civilian on:
Instagram @bloody__civ
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