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Birth name | Osayaba Andrew Ize-Iyamu |
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Born | Lagos, Nigeria | June 3, 1992
Origin | Edo State-Nigerian |
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Years active | 2016–present |
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Website | www |
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]