Praiz | |
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 Praiz in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Praise Ugbede Adejo |
| Also known as | Mr. Rich & Famous |
| Born | 8 March 1985[1] |
| Origin | Kogi State, Nigeria |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | CICADA Music, X3M Music |
Praise Ugbede Adejo (born 8 March 1985), better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian multi award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden season of Project Fame West Africa.[2] He is best known for releasing hit singles like "Rich and Famous", "Sisi" and "I Love You". He contributed guest vocals to Bez's 2011 single "That Stupid Song"; the music video for the song mentioned was the first African video to make a world premiere on BET’s 106 & Park.[3] He is currently signed to Cicada Music.
- ^ Dayo Showemimo (8 March 2015). "Praiz celebrates 31st birthday with throw-back picture". The Net. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ "SURULERE: IYANYA, PRAIZ BACK IN PROJECT FAME 2008!". E247Mag. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ "BN Bytes: Bez to debut video for "That Stupid Song" on BET's 106 & Park – First-Ever African Video to World Premiere on the Show". BellaNaija. 30 January 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2015.