Cruel Santino

Cruel Santino
Birth nameOsayaba Andrew Ize-Iyamu
Also known as
  • Ozzy B
  • Santi
Born (1992-06-03) June 3, 1992 (age 32)
Lagos, Nigeria
OriginEdo State-Nigerian
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • rapper
  • director
Years active2016–present
Labels
Websitewww.cruelsantino.com

Osayaba Andrew Ize-Iyamu, better known by his stage name Cruel Santino, is a Nigerian alternative[1] singer-songwriter, rapper and director. He is a member of Monster Boys collective, with music producers Genio Bambino, and GMK.[2] He is signed to Interscope Records, in partnership with Monster Boy,[3] Love Renaissance[4] and Warner Chappell Music. Santino's debut into the music scene was met with critical acclaim when he released his studio album Mandy & The Jungle, introducing the alté fashion, and music, into the mainstream, notably with his track "Rapid Fire".[5]

  1. ^ Kaunda, Mayuyuka. "How Santi & the Alté Movement Are Pushing Nigerian Music Forward". DJBooth. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  2. ^ "The Monster Home For Monster Boys". MoreBranches. 4 November 2017. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Cruel Santino". interscope.com. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Welcome to Cruel Santino's Subaru World". The NATIVE. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  5. ^ Onabanjo, Adedamola (26 November 2018). "Santi goes crazy in the Rapid Fire with Shane Eagle and Amaarae". The Culture Custodian.