| Birth name | Nwachukwu Ozioko Obumneme Ali |
|---|---|
| Alias | Vast & Smash |
| Birth date | MM NaN, YYYY |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Genre | R&B, Afropop |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Label | Bracket Records |
| Associated acts |
Bracket are a Nigerian afropop and R&B music duo composed of Obumneme Ali Listen a.k.a. "Smash" and Nwachukwu Ozioko Listen a.k.a. "Vast".[1] Bracket started as a three-man music group before a member called Bistop dropped out. The duo is currently signed to Bracket Records. It is best known for releasing hit singles like "Happy Day", "Me & U", "Yori Yori", "Ada Owerri", "Mama Africa", and "Panya", which received several positive reviews and airplay.[2] Their albums include Least Expected, Cupid Stories, Alive, and Love Letters.
Background
Vast and Smash grew up in Nsukka town, Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria, where they used to attend campus shows while growing up.[3]
Discography
Studio albums
- Happy Day (2006)
- Least Expected (2009)
- Cupid Stories (2011)
- Alive (2015)[4]
- Love Letters (2022)
Awards and nominations
In 2012, Bracket received an honorary award from the city of Philadelphia at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.[5] Some of their awards include:
| Year | Award ceremony | Award description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Headies | Artiste of the Year | [6] |
| 2013 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Indigenous Artist/Group | |
| 2013 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Collaboration of the Year |
References
- ^ Babatunde Ologe (27 August 2010). "ASUU Strike Saved Us – Bracket". News Nigeria. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "Bracket: The Yori Yori duo". 9jaHob.com. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 29 July 2015.[dead link]
- ^ Mukosolu Nzom (3 November 2012). "Our pain, our gains, our story – Bracket". Vanguard. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ Olumide Adesida (14 July 2015). "Bracket unveils art, track list for new album". The NET. Archived 2015-08-10 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "Nigeria's fast rising duo Bracket to receive honorary award in the U.S". Nigeria Music Network. 9 May 2012. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ Biodun Ogundairo (23 April 2012). "Wande Coal, Bracket, Darey Lead HHWA 2010 Nominations". The NET. Archived 2015-07-31 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 29 July 2015.