Humblesmith

Ekenedirichukwu Ijemba (born May 14, 1991), better known by his stage name Humblesmith, is a Nigerian afropop recording artist who achieved recognition upon the release of his hit single titled "Osinachi" in 2015 which later won a nomination spot at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. He first ventured into the entertainment business as an actor, starring in a number of films including Hypertension with Sam Loco Efe. he made the list of "10 Artists To Watch in 2016" by notJustOk.

Early life Originally from Uruala, a town in Ideato North local government area of Imo State, southeastern Nigeria, Ekene Ijemba was born on May 14, 1991, into a Catholic family in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. While in secondary school, he started dancing and was part of a group called American Boys before he left Ebonyi State for Asaba City, the capital of Delta State, South-Southern Nigeria in order to pursue a career in music.

Career 2014–2017: Beginnings and rise to fame Upon arriving in Asaba City, Humblesmith had to take up menial jobs in order to earn a living. He later ventured into entertainment as an actor and appeared in various films including Hypertension with Sam Loco Efe. In 2012, he left Asaba City for Lagos State where he recorded his debut single "Chairmoo" in 2014. In 2015, he released "Osinachi, a chart-topping single that featured Phyno; and Davido in the remix version. The song earned him a nomination spot in the "Best New Act" category at the 2016 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards and was also nominated in the "Hottest Single" category at the same event. In April 2016, he featured Flavour N'abania in a song titled "Jukwese" which enjoyed rotational airplay around the country. He later announced an Instagram competition tagged the "#JukweseContest" in reference to the song, with a $2,000 prize money for the winner.

2018–present: Release of Osinachi, hiatus, and other singles Following the success of his singles "Osinachi" and Jukwuese", Humblesmith released his debut album Osinachi, which featured guest vocals from Davido, Patoranking, Phyno, Harrysong, Olamide, and Tiwa Savage. In December 2020, after a brief hiatus, he released a new single, Kosi, loosely translated as "God's will", a song of gratitude to God for his achievements.

Artistry Humblesmith cites Bright Chimezie as his music influence. He usually sings the afropop genre of music with a little fusion of highlife.

Endorsement deal In June 2016, Humblesmith signed an endorsement deal with noodles manufacturing company Tummy-Tummy Food Industry.

Selected discography

YearSongAlbum2014"Chairmoo"Non-album singles"Bogati""Shoki"2015"Love Me""Osinachi" (featuring Phyno)2016"Osinachi (Remix)" (featuring Davido)"Jukwese" (featuring Flavour N'abania)"Na U" (featuring Harrysong)2017"Attracta""Focus""Abakaliki to Lasgidi (featuring Olamide)"Sugar" 2019"Uju Mina""Report My Case"2020 "Kosi"2021"Dance"2022"Omalicha""Born Champion""Ogaba"2023"Jidenna""With My Love"2024"Twis & Wain""Mmadu""Sochi"

Awards and nominations