Flavour Bio, Age, Wife, Daughters, Net Worth, Salary, Career and Songs

Flavour  Biography

Chinedu Okoli is better known by his stage name Flavour N’abania or simply Flavour, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and performer. He began his musical career as a drummer for a local church. Flavour is popularly known across Africa and the world for his hit song “Nwa Baby”.

He began his music career at the age of 13 when he started playing the drums for his church choir in Enugu. The resident pastor at his church introduced him to a friend, Chris I Order, the CEO of SoundCity Communications. Mr Ordor had just started a musical company aimed at training young musicians on the basics of music and nurturing them all the way to a professional level.

Flavour  Age/ How old is he?

N’abania was born on November 23, 1983, in Enugu, Nigeria Africa. He is 35 years old as of 2018.

Flavour  Education

In 1996, N’abania was invited to join the company on an educational scholarship to study music. After three years of playing the drums, Flavour started playing the drums professionally. In 1999, Flavour moved on from playing the drums and started playing the keyboard. He also used to provide backing vocals for other musicians at SoundCity.He is popularly known across Africa and the world for his hit song “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)”.

Flavour  Wife and Daughters

Flavour had two wife Baby mama and ex-beauty Sandra Okagbue. He has a daughter with Sandra Okagbue named Gabrielle and another with Ex-beauty queen and actress Anna Ebiere Banner named Sophia which he featured on the music. Flavour has welcomed his third child with his wife, Sandra Okagbue, Miss Petite Nigeria exclusively revealed. Sandra welcomed her baby a few days ago in a Dallas, Texas hospital in the U.S.

Flavour Nabania Photo

Flavour Net Worth/ Salary

He is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and performer who receiving an estimated net worth of 28 million which is wealthy. However, the exact amount of salary he is earning it is unknown.

Flavour Songs

  • Sexy Rosey
  • Ololufe
  • Ada Ada
  • Obianuju
  • Nwa Baby
  • Oyi
  • Baby Oku
  • N’Abania
  • Chinny Baby
  • Gbo Gan Gbom
  • Mmege
  • Caught in Yesterday
  • I Don Smoke Igbo feat. DJ Mustard / Hype M.C. / MJ / Prophecy / Wagga
  • Kom Kom feat. Yemi Alade
  • Linda
  • Lose My Cool
  • Losing
  • Lost Inside Your Eyes
  • Meaning of Life
  • N’Abania feat. Nigga Raw
  • N’Abania (Intro)
  • Nwa Baby
  • Nwata
  • Nwata (Skit)
  • Ogbuola M feat. DJ Mustard
  • People Are Still Having Sex
  • Picking My Life Up
  • Rain
  • Rigirigi
  • Rock N’ Roll (Is My Religion)
  • Roll with the Punches
  • Smithereens
  • Strangers (It’s in Your History)
  • The Rush
  • Trippin’
  • Where’s Brandy?

Flavour  Music career

At the age of 19, he emerged unto Nigeria’s musical scene as a drummer and pianist for a local Enugu band. After learning to play the drums professionally, Flavour received an offer to perform at City Centre, Enugu. The massive crowd at City Centre inspired him to gain new grounds and reach great heights. Flavour’s educational background in music enabled him to learn music production from Dekumzy, Isi Charles and Nnachie.

In 2005, he released his self-titled debut album N’abania. In 2010, Flavour released his second studio album Uplifted. It was supported by the singles “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)”, “Adamma”, and “Oyi Remix”. The album’s success made Flavour one of Africa’s most sought out artists. He was booked to perform at numerous concerts and social events following Uplifted’s release.

Studio Albums

N’abania (2005)

In 2005, Flavour released his debut album N’abania through Obaino Music. The album’s success was relative and limited to Eastern Nigeria, particularly Enugu State. Flavour collaborated with Mr Raw on the album’s lead single titled “N’abania”. The song was recorded at Kingsley Ogoro’s music studio in Lagos, Nigeria.

Uplifted (2010)

The relative success of his debut album, Flavour released Uplifted in 2010. While working on the album, Flavour believed the album would surpass his previous works. Flavour’s projection came true when the album broke national barriers. Lolhiphop Records, an established record label in South Africa, released the album after popular demand. The album’s top singles include “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)”, “Adamma”, and “Oyi Remix” featuring Tiwa Savage

Blessed(2012)

The Blessed was released on 18 October 2012 through 2nite Entertainment and rocking LTD. The album is the successor to Uplifted. It is arguably Flavour’s biggest album to date due to the number of producers that worked on it. It was launched on the same day of Flavour’s 2nite Club grand opening. In an interview with iROKTV, Flavour said: “I think I’m growing. This is my third album… Now it’s time to give them the music, like define me. I have to be more mature with my music, lyrics and instrumentation wise. I worked with tons of producers and the whole production process made sense.”

Thankful (2014)

Thankful was released in December 2014. The album consists of 22 tracks and runs for one hour seventeen minutes. Receiving generally positive reviews from critics, Thankful sold thousands of copies and features hit tracks such as the love ballad “Ololufe” featuring Chidinma and the fast-tempo Afro-Pop song “Wake Up” feat. Wande Coal.

Ijele the traveller (2017)

Ijele The Traveller is the latest album released in 2017. It contains 17 tracks – including a track featuring a blind Liberian fan.

 Flavour Awards and Nominations

  • 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Afro Pop “Ada Ada” Nominated
  • 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Indigenous Artist of the Year Nominated
  • Best Album of the Year Blessed Nominated
  • He also won Best Traditional Artist
  • Best Video of the Year “Ada Ada” – Won
  • City People Entertainment Awards Musician Of The Year (Male) Nominated
  • Best Collabo of the Year “Oh! Baby (You &I)”(Chidinma featuring Flavour N’abania) Nominated
  • Video of the Year “Ada Ada” Won
  • MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 Best Live Act Won
  • Ghana Music Awards African Artiste of the Year Nominated
  • 2013The Headies Artiste of the Year Nominated
  • Album of the Year Blessed Nominated
  • Best R&B/Pop Album Nominated
  • Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA)Video of the Year “Ada Ada” Won
  • Best High Life Video Won
  • He won Best Indigenous Concept
  • Best use of costumes Won
  • Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Indigenous Artist/Group Nominated Ghana
  • Music Awards African Artiste of the Year Nominated
  • City People Entertainment Awards Musician of the Year (Male) Nominated
  • Best Collabo of the Year “Give it to Me”(Kcee featuring Flavour N’abania) Won
  • 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards Best R&B Video” Oyi Remix ” (featuring Tiwa Savage) Won
  • The Headies Best Collabo “Orobo” (Sound Sultan featuring Excel and Flavour) Won
  • Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Indigenous Artist/Group Won
  • 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Afro-Pop Video ” Nwa Baby (Ashawo
  • Remix) “Nominated
  • Most Gifted West African Video Nominated

Flavour  Wedding

Although the secret wedding between Flavour first baby mama and singer never took place, a year ago they were seen together at the same event. The musician performed there and Sandra Okagbue supported him

Flavour N’abania Music Videos

 

Flavour  Instagram

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