Chidinma

Chidinma
Background information
Birth nameChidinma Ekile
Born (1991-05-02) 2 May 1991 (age 33)
Ketu, Kosofe, Lagos State
OriginIkorodu, Lagos State
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
Years active2011–present
LabelsCapital Hill (former)[1]

Chidinma Ekile (born 2 May 1991), known mononymously as Chidinma, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress.[2][3] A native of Imo State, Chidinma was born in Ketu, Kosofe, Lagos State. In 2010, she gained prominence after winning the third season of Project Fame West Africa.[4] Following the release of the music video for her "Emi Ni Baller" single, she became the first female musician to peak at number 1 on the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 chart.[5] In 2011, she released the Sound Sultan-assisted single "Jankoliko".[6] Her eponymous debut album Chidinma, released via the music platform Spinlet, was supported by the singles "Jankoliko", "Carry You Go", "Kedike" and "Run Dia Mouth".[7] Chidinma won Best Female West African Act at the 2012 Kora Awards and performed "Kedike" at the ceremony.[8]

In May 2021, Chidinma revealed on Instagram that she made a transition to gospel music and is now engaged in Christian ministry. She released the gospel single "Jehovah Overdo" that same month. On 20 August 2021, Chidinma released her debut extended play New Season. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, the EP was produced entirely by Eezee Tee and comprises seven tracks. Chidinma's second studio album Psalm 16, which was released on 14 October 2022, features collaborations with KS Bloom, Indira, and Buchi.

  1. ^ "Would Chidinma Dump Capital Hill Records?". Global Excellence. 29 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  2. ^ Akinloye, Dimeji (26 July 2012). "Close Up on Stars – Chidinma". Hip Hop World Magazine. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Chidinma Wins Best West African (Female) Category at the 2012 KORA Awards". Bella Naija. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  4. ^ "Music: Chidinma, the girl next door". Afric Visions. Archived from the original on 18 October 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  5. ^ Njoku, Benjamin (7 September 2013). "Chidinma becomes first female act to make MTV's Naija top 10". Vanguard. Archived from the original on 20 February 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  6. ^ "Project Fame's Chidinma set for debut album". Weekly Trust. 4 June 2011. Archived from the original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  7. ^ "Chidinma – Chidinma". Spinlet. 2012. Archived from the original on 21 October 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  8. ^ "Davido and Chidinma win big at KORA Awards 2012". Channels Television. 2 January 2013. Archived from the original on 6 January 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2014.