Sunkanmi

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Sunkanmi
Born
Olasunkanmi Rehanat Alonge

(1987-06-02) 2 June 1987 (age 36)
Lagos State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma materOlabisi Onabanjo University
Occupation(s)singer-songwriter, vocalist
Years active2013–present
Musical career
GenresPop, Afro pop, Afro hip hop

Olasunkanmi Rehanat Alonge (born 2 June 1987), better known by her stage name Sunkanmi, is a Nigerian songwriter and singer;[1] Sunkanmi rose to recognition in 2015 when she released "For Body", a song which had her enlisting the collaborative effort of a popular Nigerian musician by name Olamide.[2] She is currently signed to Hit The Ground Records under which she has released numerous singles.[3]

Early life and education[edit]

Sunkanmi is an alumna of Olabisi Onabanjo University, where she studied Geophysics.[4]

Musical career[edit]

While in her second year in school, Sunkanmi had her first recording; in mid-2015, through the help of her producer, she got to meet Olamide. The meeting lead to the creation of a song titled For Body.[2][5] Sunkanmi signed on with Hit The Ground Running Entertainment.[6]

In 2015, Sunkanmi was nominated for the "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2015 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards,[7][8] and in 2016, she received 3 nominations from Scream All-Youth Awards in the "Best New Act" category,[9] The Lagos Fashion Award in the "Fashionable Revelation Artist of the Year" category[10] and Eloy Awards in the "Upcoming female Music Artiste" category, alongside the likes of Niniola, Falana and Aramide.[11]

Discography[edit]

Singles[edit]

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name

Year Title Album
2013 "Fabulous" Non-album single
2014 "Owo"
2014 "Cassanova"
2014 "Tenumo"
2015 "Singale"[12]
2015 "For Body"
2015 "Marry Jonna"
2016 "Follow You Go"
2017 "Everywhere"
2017 "You"
2018 "Zobo"
2019 "Never Finish"
2019 "Baby Wa"
2019 "Hold Me"
2020 "Yur Luv"

Music videos[edit]

List of music videos as lead artist, showing date released and directors

Title Video release date Director(s) Ref
Cassanova March 2014 Patrick Elis [13]
Owo November 2014 Toyin Lawani [14]
Singale January 2015 Aje Films [15]
For Body

(featuring Olamide)

July 2015 Unlimited L.A [16]
Marry Joanna October 2015 Micheal Williams [17]
Everywhere May 2017 Matt Maxx [18]
You October 2017 Vasco Gee [19]
Zobo July 2018 Prat Hanna [20]
Hold Me December 2019 UjProFilms [21]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award ceremony Prize Result
2015 City People Magazine Award Most Promising Act to Watch Nominated
2015 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to Watch Nominated[22]
2016 Scream All-Youth Awards 2016 Best New Female Act Won[23]
2016 Lagos Fashion Awards 2016 Best New Female Act Won[24]
2016 Eloy Awards 2016 Upcoming music artist of the year Won[25]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Spotlight Act: TY MIX, ID CABASA ENDORSES SUNKANMI". Yes International. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  2. ^ a b Ajose, Kehinde. "I learnt a lot while working with Olamide – Sunkanmi". Vanguard. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Fast rising singer Sunkanmi releases beautiful new promo photos". Linda Ikeji's Blog. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  4. ^ Ige, Rotimi (27 April 2018). "Sunkanmi drops 'Zobo'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  5. ^ aL Yhusuff. "Sunkanmi – "For Body" ft. Olamide (Prod. By Young John)". TooXclusive. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  6. ^ Arogundade, Funsho (7 February 2014). "Sunkanmi Gets Top Producers' Endorsement – PM NEWS Nigeria". PM NEWS Nigeria. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  7. ^ Lalaboiy. "The 10th NEA Awards 2015". notJustOk. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  8. ^ "You will never see me wear bra and pant in a music video —Sunkanmi". Vanguard News. 22 August 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  9. ^ "D'banj, Uti, Dremo top Scream All Youth Awards 2016 nominees list". Linda Ikeji's Blog. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  10. ^ Olarewaju, Olamide. "Lagos Fashion Award 2016: Peep nominee list for "Fashion slayer- The Elite Edition" tagged edition". Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  11. ^ "The Nominees List for the 2016 ELOY Awards Is Out". The September Standard. 10 October 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  12. ^ "Nigeria: Olasunkanmi Returns With Singale". Daily Independent (Lagos). 10 January 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  13. ^ "VIDEO: Sunkanmi – Cassanova | 360Nobs.com". www.360nobs.com. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  14. ^ "VIDEO: Sunkanmi – Owo – Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video". Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  15. ^ "VIDEO: Sunkanmi – Singale (Prod. by Young John) – TooXclusive". TooXclusive. 6 January 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  16. ^ "DOWNLOAD VIDEO: Sunkanmi – For Body Ft Olamide". Mp3bullet. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  17. ^ "VIDEO: Sunkanmi ft. CDQ – Marry Joanna – Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video". Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video. 9 October 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  18. ^ Yhusuff (17 October 2017). "WATCH: Sunkanmi – You (Official Video)". vibe.ng. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  19. ^ "WATCH VIDEO: Sunkanmi – You | Mp3Switch". mp3switch.com. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  20. ^ "VIDEO: Sunkanmi – Zobo | 360Nobs.com". www.Naijaloaded.com.ng. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  21. ^ "VIDEO: Sunkanmi - Hold Me | Naijaloaded.com.ng". www.Notjustok.com. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
  22. ^ DANIELLE ONEILL. "The Nigeria Entertainment Awards Announce 2015 Nominees". Okay Africa. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  23. ^ Chidera Zinno. "D'banj, Linda Ikeji, Don Jazzy grab Scream All Youth Awards 2016 nomination". The Netng. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  24. ^ "Lilian Esoro, Seyi Shay, Swanky Jerry & D'banj Emerge Winners at the Lagos Fashion Awards 2016!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
  25. ^ "See full list of winners at the ELOY Awards 2016 held on the 27th November in Lagos..." Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
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