Fecko
Fecko | |
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| File:Portrait of Ifeanyi Ibegbunam otherwise known as Fecko.jpg | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Fecko the Emcee |
| Born | Ifeanyi Chukwuebuka Ibegbunam Anambra, Nigeria |
| Education | Birmingham City University |
| Genres | Hip Hop, Afrobeats |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 2006-present |
Ifeanyi Chukwuebuka Ibegbunam known professionally as Fecko (formerly Fecko the Emcee), is a Nigerian hip hop artist. He is the winner of The Mic Africa Season 1 and the first Nigerian rapper to perform in the metaverse.[1][2][3][4][5] The stage name "Fecko" is an acronym for the phrase "Formidable Emcees Can Knockout Obstacles".[6]
On 13 September 2023, South African magazine, The Hype magazine profiled Fecko as one of the 5 African rappers you should know in the continent of Africa.[7]
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Born in Anambra, Nigeria and grew up in the suburbs of Lagos, Mushin.[8] Fecko is a graduate of Environmental Biology from Yaba College of Education and an alumnus of Birmingham City University in the United Kingdom where he obtained an MA in Design management.[9][10]
Career
[edit | edit source]Fecko started his musical career professionally in 2006 when he recorded his debut album which was not officially released on streaming platforms. He has worked with M.I Abaga, The Lady Of Rage, Doug E Fresh, Mode 9, and Khaligraph Jones. His Extended play, "Afrobeat, Rhythm and Truth" was soundtracked on Afrocity show, a limited web series by Ndani TV.[11] Fecko is the host of Surviving Eko, a podcast that elucidate about Lagos through the lens of Lagosians living in the city and in the diaspora.[12]
Critical reception
[edit | edit source]OkayAfrica called "Flow Global" by Fecko a Fela Kuti inspired production.[13]
Discography
[edit | edit source]Albums
[edit | edit source]- Afrobeat, Rhythm & Truth (2016)
Singles
[edit | edit source]| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Nollywood" (with Terry Tha Rapman) | 2009 | Non-album singles |
| "The Future" (with Boogey, Peter Clarke and Pryse) | 2012 | |
| "Raplogic" | ||
| "Kalabash" | ||
| "Real African Poetry" (with Khaligraph Jones, Dominant One, The Holstar and Raiza Biza) | 2013 | |
| "Hustle Over Feelings" | 2014 | |
| "Ladugbomi" (with Tupengo) | 2015 | Afrobeat, Rhythm & Truth |
| "Fela Must Rise" (produced by Teck-Zilla) | ||
| "I No Want Fake" (with Mode 9, Maka and Villy) | 2016 | Non-album singles |
| "Jofunmi" | 2017 | |
| "Ifeanyichukwu" | 2018 | |
| "Finally" | 2019 | |
| "Moment Of Victory" | 2021 | |
| "Work Chop" (with Villy and Yung Pabi) | 2022 |
As featured artist
[edit | edit source]| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Trappin"
(Fimzy featuring Fecko, Blaqbonez) |
2019 | Non-album singles |
| "Bipolar"
(Neky featuring Fecko) |
2022 | Nghota |
| "Come My Way"
(DJ Equaliza featuring Fecko) |
Non-album singles | |
| "Do Me Wrong"
(RXTHERAPPER featuring Fecko) |
References
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External links
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