Igwe Credo Mbem is a young Igbo performer, singer, and manager of Ojazzy Igbonile, the creator of the Ojapiano sound. He is also known as AKA JI OFOR AROBINAGU NWA NRI, the custodian of Igbo native culture. He has a Facebook page where he promotes Igbo culture and music.
He recently made headlines for calling out KCee and 5 Star Music for allegedly swindling him and Ojazzy of their royalties for the Ojapiano song. He claimed that they only received 200k for their work and were threatened by KCee’s brother, E-Money. He also shared a video of him with KCee and E-Money on his Facebook page.
Igwe Credo Mbem is a young Igbo performer, singer, and manager of Ojazzy Igbonile, the creator of the Ojapiano sound. He is also known as AKA JI OFOR AROBINAGU NWA NRI, the custodian of Igbo native culture. He has a Facebook page where he promotes Igbo culture and music. He recently made headlines for calling out KCee and 5 Star Music for allegedly swindling him and Ojazzy of their royalties for the Ojapiano song. He claimed that they only received 200k for their work and were threatened by KCee’s brother, E-Money. He also shared a video of him with KCee and E-Money on his Facebook page. He is a talented and outspoken artist who is passionate about his heritage and craft.
Igwe Credo Biography and Early Life
Igwe Credo Mbem was born in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, on 2nd March He is the second child of his parents, who are both traders. He attended St. John’s Primary School and St. Paul’s Secondary School in Awka, where he developed his interest in music and performance. He learned how to play the flute, the guitar, and the keyboard from his uncle, who was a music teacher. He also joined the cultural troupe of his school and participated in various competitions and festivals. He was inspired by the likes of Osita Osadebe, Oliver De Coque, Flavour, and Phyno, who are all Igbo musicians.
Entertainment Career
Igwe Credo Mbem started his career as a street performer, playing his flute and singing for tips. He met Ojazzy Igbonile, a young boy who also played the flute, in 2019, and they became friends. He decided to manage Ojazzy and help him showcase his talent to the world. They created a unique sound called Ojapiano, which is a fusion of Igbo highlife and South African amapiano. They uploaded their videos on social media and gained a lot of attention and followers. They caught the eye of KCee, a popular Nigerian singer and the co-owner of 5 Star Music, who invited them to Lagos to record a song with him. The song, titled Ojapiano, was released in 2020 and became a huge hit, topping the charts and receiving millions of streams and downloads. However, Igwe Credo Mbem and Ojazzy Igbonile claimed that they did not receive any payment or recognition from KCee and 5 Star Music for their contribution to the song. They accused them of exploiting and intimidating them, and demanded their fair share of the royalties and credit. They also threatened to sue them for breach of contract and intellectual property theft. They have since been involved in a legal battle with KCee and 5 Star Music, which is still ongoing.
Igwe Credo Mbem has also released some of his own songs, such as Mbem, Hero Beer, and Igbo Kwenu, which celebrate Igbo culture and identity. He has collaborated with other artists, such as Shuga Khrizz, Zoro, and Slowdog. He has performed at various events and shows, such as the Chineto Ozigbo Foundation, the Igbo Cultural Festival, and the Ojapiano Concert. He has also won some awards and nominations, such as the Best Igbo Performer, the Best New Act, and the Best Collaboration.
Personal Life
Igwe Credo Mbem is happily married with a child. He never fails to show off photos of his beautiful wife on Facebook, especially during anniversaries and other special occasions.
Net Worth
Igwe Credo Mbem is estimated to have a net worth of about $100,000, according to some sources. He makes his money from his music sales, streams, downloads, shows, endorsements, and other businesses. He owns a house in Awka and a car. He also has some investments in real estate and agriculture. He is one of the rising stars in the Nigerian music industry and has a bright future ahead of him.