Ajebo Hustlers
Nigerian music duo From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ajebo Hustlers is a Nigerian Afrobeats and Highlife music duo composed of Piego (Isaiah Precious) and Knowledge (George Dandeson), a rapper.[1] They were nominated for the 2022 Headies Awards for Songwriter of the Year and won the Best Duo at the Soundcity MVP Awards in 2023.[2][3][4]
Career
Piego and Knowledge met while working at a restaurant in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. They officially formed the group in 2015 following the release of their single "Bole and Fish Remix."[5]
In 2020, they gained recognition after the release of their single "Barawo" produced by 1da Banton, and the remix featuring Davido. Their 2021 single "Pronto," featuring Omah Lay debuted on the TurnTable Top 50 charts.[6][7]
In early 2021, Apple Music selected Ajebo Hustlers as part of Nigeria's local 'Up Next' program, which spotlights rising artists. Their debut studio album, Kpos Lifestyle, Vol. 1 was released the same year.[8][9][10]
Discography
Albums
- Kpos Lifestyle, Vol. 1 (2021) [11]
Extended plays
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Barawo" | Kpos Lifestlye, Vol. 1 |
| "Symbiosis" | ||
| 2021 | "Pronto" | |
| "Yafun Yafun" | ||
| "Loyalty" | Bad Boys Etiquette 101 | |
| 2022 | "In Love" (with Fave) | |
| 2023 | "No Wam" | Bad Boy Etiquette 102: Continuous Assessment |
| 2024 | Celine Dion (with Odumodublvck) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Headies | Songwriter of the Year | Ajebo Hustlers | Nominated | [3] |
| Best Afrobeats Album | "Kpos Lifestyle, Vol. 1" | Nominated | [3] | ||
| 2023 | Soundcity MVP Awards | Best Duo | Ajebo Hustlers | Won | [4] |
References
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