Uger Iorjaan Emmanuel, popularly known as Skipzy, stands as one of Nigeria’s rising musical talents from Benue, making waves in the Afrobeat and R&B genres.
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Skipzy was born on July 12, 1997, into a Tiv family in Benue State, Nigeria. Raised in the vibrant Tiv culture, he completed his secondary education in Benue before starting to pursue his music career.
At the age of 19, he began his musical journey, releasing his first Afrobeat track, “Bianca,” at the age of 20. His talent didn’t go unnoticed, as he gained recognition for his brief music covers shared on social media platforms.
In a twist of fate, Skipzy’s life took a significant turn in the music industry when he released “Escape.” This single caught the attention of many musicians and fans across the globe.
Subsequent releases of many hits that includes life actuality solidified his place, securing his place because the primary fast-rising artist within the Nigerian music industry.
Building on his successes, Skipzy was featured on the eighth edition of “Made in Benue 2023 by “Tor Bem” Od Woods. This helped him gain more recognition in the entertainment industry.