Faze (musician)
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Chibuzor Oji, better known by his stage name Faze, is a Nigerian musician and actor. He was a member of the defunct Nigerian hip hop group Plantashun Boiz, along with BlackFace Naija and 2face Idibia. The group split up in 2004 and each member of the group has gone on to launch solo careers.
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Birth name | Chibuzor Oji |
Origin | Delta State, Nigeria |
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Years active | 1995–present |
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His first album Faze Alone sold over three million copies, while his second album Independent has sold over 7 million copies. His third album Originality went platinum in its first month of release. He is the first Nigerian artist to have three consecutive platinum albums.[1] His collaborations include a recorded single with Wyclef Jean titled "Proud to Be African".[2]
In 2011, Faze made his acting debut starring in the lead male role of Lovechild in the critically acclaimed Nigerian movie Alero's Symphony. He also provided the movie's soundtrack for which he won an Africa Movie Academy Award in 2012, in the category of Achievement in Soundtrack.