Sasha P

Sasha P (born Anthonia Yetunde Alabi on 21 May 1983), She began her musical career as a child in Ibadan. She attended the International School Ibadan and the University of Lagos earning a bachelor's degree in Law.

Music career

Sasha P gained success at a time when there were very few Nigerian women in Hip Hop music. Subsequently, her success helped pave the way for other female rappers and musicians in Nigerian hip hop. She began musical collaborations and was signed on to eLDee's Trybe records. Sasha P has remained one of the most prominent female artists in Nigeria since 2001, especially after the successful release of her debut album First Lady under her record label STORM. She has been nominated for various awards in Nigeria and abroad. She won the 2009 "Best Female Artist" award in the UK at the Women in Entertainment Awards for her first single titled "Adara". She was also nominated in dual categories (Best Female Video and Best Cinematography) by the SoundCity Video Music Awards for her second single Only One in 2009.

She was the first ever Nigerian female artist to perform at the 20th anniversary of the World Music Awards in October 2008. She was also the first Nigerian female artiste to win the Best Female Award at MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA). Besides Adara, She released Gidi Babe on her birthday in 2009.

In 2013, Sasha P revealed that she was taking a break from the music scene to focus on her fashion business.

Endorsements Sasha P was endorsed as a brand ambassador for Etisalat. She is also a cultural ambassador for her home state, Ekiti.

Humanitarian work In regard to community service, Sasha P said, "I believe as an individual, I have a social responsibility to make a difference any way I can", and this she has done consistently over the years. She was part of the "Save a street child" campaign in Lagos (January 2009) and the "Maternal Mortality" project (May 2009) which aims to educate and help cater to the needs of young mothers who seek adequate medical care. She is also a motivational speaker and has worked with a campaign to end violence against women. In 2012, Sasha P was the Olympic torch bearer for Nigeria.

Discography First Lady (2006) Gidi Babe (2009)

Singles Oya (2002) Work it (2002) Emi Le Gan (2003) Adara (2008) Only One (2009) Bad Girl P (2012) Falling in Love (2014)

Awards and nominations

Amen Awards Ref 2004 Sasha for "Emi Le Gan" Best Upcoming Artiste Women in Entertainment Video Awards Ref 2009 Sasha for "Adara" Best Female Artiste

Kora Awards Ref 2010 Herself Best Hip Hop Act in Africa Best Cinematography