Jeff Akoh

Jeff Ufedo Akoh listen^ⓘ (born October 27, 1996) is a Nigerian singer. He rose to prominence after winning the eighth season of Project Fame West Africa in 2015.^[1] He won the competition at the age of 18, making him the youngest winner so far.^[2]

Jeff Akoh
Birth name	Jeffrey Ufedo Akoh
Born	(1996-10-27) October 27, 1996 (age 28) Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Genres	Pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, performer
Instrument	vocals
Years active	2015–present
Labels	Temple Music Limited, Ultima Productions, 960 Music Group

Early life and education

Jeff was born and raised in the Abuja. He attended Shining Star Nursery and Primary School, Abuja and later, Federal Government Boys College, Garki, Abuja. Jeff has two siblings, a brother and sister who are both musically inclined. ^[2]

Career

In 2010, Jeff and his brother, Fred Akoh contested as a duo on Glo Naija Sings when he was 13 where they finished off at the Top 10of the company.^[3] He thereafter went to SAE Institute, Cape Town, South Africa where he graduated as a Sound Engineer before winning Project Fame.^[4]

In 2025, Jeff won the eighth season of Project Fame West Africa, ^[1] Shortly after, he was offered a management deal with 960 Music Group and Ultima Productions. Jeff is currently signed to Temple Music, under the umbrella of Temple Management company.^[5][6]

In 2017, he released a 16 track album titled "Lokoja".^[7][8] In 2018 he followed up with an EP titled "I Do", the lead single I Do was produced by Don Jazzy and Password, it’s official video amassed over 4 million views on YouTube.^[9]

In June 2020, Jeff Akoh dropped "Better Things"^[10] on 30th December in same year, he released the remix of the Better Things featuring Peruzzi.^[11]