Career
Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike was born and raised in Enugu State, though he is a native of Anambra State. His stage name Phyno, which is derived from the word 'phenomenal', was the nickname given to him by one of his high school friends named Emeka. Phyno developed an interest for music production during his secondary school days. He initially wanted to become a pilot, but was told that he could be a doctor. Throughout high school, he learned to play the drums and piano. He also learned to create his own rendition of every recording he heard. He studied Public Administration at the Institute of Management and Technology in Enugu, and started profiting from music during his second year at IMT. Phyno told Ifeoma Onoye that Mr. Raw is one of the few people he looks up to.Phyno started rapping in 2010 and relocated to Lagos to continue his music career.
Artistry and sound
Phyno is widely known as the ambassador of rap music in the Igbo Language. He told the Nigerian Tribune that he raps in Igbo because he respects his culture and loves being himself. Although he primarily raps in Igbo, he combines a bit of Nigerian Pidgin and English in his music. Phyno believes that the elements of music makes it borderless.
Background information
Birth name- Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike
Born- 9 October 1986 (age 31)
from - Enugu State, Nigeria
Genres - Igbo rap, hip hop
Occupation - Rapper singer songwriter record producer
Years active- 2003–present
Labels - , Penthauze Music
Associated acts - llbliss Olamide Flavour N'abania Clarence Peters Chidinma MrRaw
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