Praiz

Praiz
Praiz in 2015
Background information
Birth namePraise Ugbede Adejo
Also known asMr. Rich & Famous
Born (1985-03-08) 8 March 1985 (age 39)[1]
OriginKogi State, Nigeria
GenresR&B
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active2007–present
LabelsCICADA Music, X3M Music

Praise Ugbede Adejo listen (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.

  1. ^ Dayo Showemimo (8 March 2015). "Praiz celebrates 31st birthday with throw-back picture". The Net. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  2. ^ "SURULERE: IYANYA, PRAIZ BACK IN PROJECT FAME 2008!". E247Mag. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  3. ^ "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.