# Waconzy

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**Obinna Kelvin Anyanwu**Listen (born in [Port Harcourt](/source/Port_Harcourt), [Rivers State](/source/Rivers_State), south-south [Nigeria](/source/Nigeria)), better known by stage name **Waconzy**, is a singer, songwriter, record producer and philanthropist with family roots in [Umuahia](/source/Umuahia), the capital city of [Abia State](/source/Abia_State), southeastern Nigeria. He is the founder of Dv8 Media and the Waconzy Foundation. He rose to prominence in 2010 with his song "I Celebrate" which appeared on the *I Celebrate* album. His second album *Money Back Guarantee* was released in 2013. He is currently signed to Dv8 Media.

## Early life

Waconzy was born on 10 August 1983 in [Port Harcourt](/source/Port_Harcourt) the capital city of [Rivers State](/source/Rivers_State) and completed his primary and secondary education there. In 1998, he recorded his first song while he was still in high school.[2] In 2000, Waconzy gained admission into the [Federal University of Technology Owerri](/source/Federal_University_of_Technology_Owerri) and graduated in 2005 with a [Bachelor of Technology](/source/Bachelor_of_Technology) degree in [project management](/source/Project_management). After completing his [NYSC](/source/National_Youth_Service_Corps) program in 2006, Waconzy joined the [Project Management Institute](/source/Project_Management_Institute) in the United States where he was certified a [Project Management Professional](/source/Project_Management_Professional) (PMP) and, in 2008, he set up his company Dv8 Media.[3][4]

## Career

In 2008, Waconzy released the single "I Celebrate". The song's music video was shot by [Clarence Peters](/source/Clarence_Peters) of CAPital Dream Pictures in [Lagos](/source/Lagos), Nigeria. In 2011, Waconzy collaborated with [Duncan Mighty](/source/Duncan_Mighty) for the remix of "I Celebrate".

He released his debut album *I Celebrate* in 2010. The album included the singles "I Celebrate", "Too Much Money", "Wedding Day" and "Chuku Chuku".[5]

Following his debut album, Waconzy released his album *Money Back Guarantee* in 2013 which featured the songs "Amosu", "Club on Fire" and "Sweet like Tombo". In 2015, he released the *Waconzy Greatest Hits* compilation album which featured the songs "Na God", "Balling like Waconzy (Ekpoh)" and "Ogbono".

Waconzy has made charitable contributions in Nigeria.[6] He helped feed over a thousand poor people[6] and kicked off the *Waconzy versus Malaria* Z*ero Tolerance* campaign to fight malaria in Africa.

Waconzy has collaborated with [Banky W.](/source/Banky_W.) ("Jangolova"), [Faze](/source/Faze_(musician)) ("Champion"), [Duncan Mighty](/source/Duncan_Mighty) ("I Celebrate" remix), [Naeto C](/source/Naeto_C) ("Hallelujah" remix) and [Truth Hurts](/source/Truth_Hurts_(singer)) ("Club on Fire" remix).

## World tours and notable performances

### World Tours

Hottest Naija Boy Alive Tour (Europe Tour) in 2014[7] where he was spotted with [Sean Combs](/source/Sean_Combs).[8]

### Notable performances

- MTN on the Power of Ten Concert (2011)[9]
- [Calabar Carnival](/source/Calabar_Carnival) (2013)[10]
- Caribbean African American Awards (2013)[11][12]
- MTN Loud in Naija Tour (2013)[13][14]
- Hennessey Artistry Tour (2013)[14][15]

## Discography

### Singles

- "Ikebe super"
- "I Celebrate"
- "Hallelujah"
- "Jangolova" (featuring [Banky W.](/source/Banky_W.))
- "Fine Fine Girl"
- "Jogodo"
- "Club on Fire"
- "Oh No (I CRY)"
- "Amosu"
- "Sweet Like Tombo" (featuring Chimaga)
- "Club on Fire (Remix)" (featuring [Truth Hurts](/source/Truth_Hurts_(singer)))
- "My Money Dey Talk" (featuring Chimaga)
- "Champion" (featuring [Faze](/source/Faze_(musician)))
- "Ekpoh"
- "Ogbono"
- "Na God"
- "Am Sorry"
- "Amosu (Remix)" (featuring Rhage, Heyden Adama & Shadow Boxxer)
- "Pitakwa"
- "Nothing Last Forever"
- "Let Me Love you"
- "Apple Of My Eyes"

### Albums

- *I Celebrate* (2010)
- *Money Back Guarantee* (2013)
- *Waconzy: Greatest Hits* (2015)

## Awards and nominations

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results 2009 Glitz Awards Song of The Year (Ikebe Super) 2010 Odudu Awards[16] Artist of The Year (Himself) Song of the year (I celebrate) Naija Urban (Male) Best Collaboration ('ft. Ibz, Drill, Big mouth – Too Much Money') 2011 NigerDelta Advancement Awards Video of the Year (I Celebrate) 2012 City People Entertainment Awards Best Raggae/Dancehall artiste (I Celebrate Remix) 2013 Blue print Awards Best indigenous Artist of the year (Amosu) F.A.C.E Awards International Artist of the year {Himself} 2014 New Media Awards Best use of Social Media NGO (Waconzy's Silver spoon foundation) [17] 2015 NIGER DELTA ADVANCEMENT AWARDS[18] BEST MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR (MEXfor Amosu) Pending VIDEO OF THE YEAR(Amosu) Pending NIGER DELTA ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (Himself) Pending

### Awarded

At the 2013 6th Annual World Music and Independent Film Festival in [Hollywood](/source/Hollywood,_Los_Angeles), Waconzy was honoured with a humanitarian award for his contribution to the fight against malaria in Africa through his 'Waconzy Versus Malaria Zero Tolerance' campaign.[19][20]

## See also

- [List of Nigerian musicians](/source/List_of_Nigerian_musicians)
- [List of people from Port Harcourt](/source/List_of_people_from_Port_Harcourt)

## References

1. ["Biography of Waconzy"](https://web.archive.org/web/20231125235254/https://waconzy.com/biography/). Waconzy. Archived from [the original](http://waconzy.com/biography/) on 2023-11-25.

1. ["Early life Story of Waconzy"](http://www.jango.com/music/Waconzy/_full_bio). Jango.

1. ["Early life Story of Waconzy"](https://web.archive.org/web/20231125235254/https://waconzy.com/biography/). Waconzy. Archived from [the original](http://waconzy.com/biography/) on 2023-11-25.

1. ["Waconzy 'buys over Dv8 media with $100,000"](https://thenet.ng/waconzy-buys-over-dv8-media-with-100000/). *[The NET](/source/The_Netng)*

1. ["Waconzy Biography"](http://songzfactory.com/artists/waconzy/). SongzFactory.

1. ["Touching! Singer Waconzy Feeds 1000 Lagos Beggars & Less Privileged On His Birthday"](http://pulse.ng/gist/touching-singer-waconzy-feeds-1000-lagos-beggars-less-privileged-on-his-birthday-id2516405.html). Joey Akan. 10 August 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013.

1. ["Waconzy kicks off his Hottest Naija Boy Alive Europe Tour"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151117014622/http://www.tatafonaija.com/2014/03/photos-waconzy-kicks-off-his-hottest-naija-boy-alive-europe-tour/). Tatafo Naija. Archived from [the original](http://www.tatafonaija.com/2014/03/photos-waconzy-kicks-off-his-hottest-naija-boy-alive-europe-tour/) on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2014.

1. ["Waconzy Pictured With P. Diddy On His American Tour, View Photo"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150411192015/http://onobello.com/waconzy-pictured-p-diddy-american-tour-view-photo/). Ono Bello. Archived from [the original](http://onobello.com/waconzy-pictured-p-diddy-american-tour-view-photo/) on 11 April 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2014.

1. ["MTN POWER OF 10 CONCERT"](https://web.archive.org/web/20111201160104/http://www.jaguda.com/2011/09/17/mtn-power-of-10-concert-dr-sid-naeto-c-9ice-others-thrill-fans-in-makurdi-enugu/). Jaguda. Archived from [the original](http://jaguda.com/2011/09/17/mtn-power-of-10-concert-dr-sid-naeto-c-9ice-others-thrill-fans-in-makurdi-enugu/) on 1 December 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2011.

1. ["Calabar Festival 2013"](https://web.archive.org/web/20201025015000/https://calabarblog.com/calabar-festival-2013-full-festiva/). TheVoice. 6 December 2013. Archived from [the original](http://www.calabarblog.com/calabar-festival-2013-full-festiva/) on 25 October 2020.

1. ["Waconzy's Performance At The Caribbean African American 2013"](https://web.archive.org/web/20231126012646/https://waconzy.com/caanawards2013/). Waconzy. Archived from [the original](http://waconzy.com/caanawards2013/) on 2023-11-26.

1. ["Waconzy's Performance At The Caribbean African American 2013"](http://spellsmusic.net/video-waconzys-performance-at-the-caribbean-african-american-nations-caan-music-awards-2013/). Spells Music.

1. ["Waconzy Kills The Show at The MTN Loud in Naija Tour Ibadan"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160305165339/http://citynews.ng/waconzy-kills-the-show-at-the-mtn-loud-in-naija-tour-ibadan/). City News. Archived from [the original](http://citynews.ng/waconzy-kills-the-show-at-the-mtn-loud-in-naija-tour-ibadan/) on 2016-03-05.

1. ["Ibadan Youths Laud MTN For A Great Show As Loud in Naija Concert Begins"](https://www.naij.com/51937.html). Naija. 13 November 2013.

1. ["Hennessy Artistry Supporting Acts"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080616/http://www.thefastbabe.com/2013/08/video-hennessy-artistry-supporting-acts.html). The Fast Babe. Archived from [the original](http://www.thefastbabe.com/2013/08/video-hennessy-artistry-supporting-acts.html) on 2016-03-04.

1. ["Winners & Nominee's of Odudu (PH Music) Awards.."](http://phcitymusic.com/blog/2010/12/02/winners-nominees-of-odudu-ph-music-awards/). PHCityMusic. Retrieved 2 December 2010.

1. ["Full Winners List at 2014 New Media Broad Awards"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140314014710/http://www.jaguda.com/2014/03/13/full-winners-list-2014-new-media-broad-awards/). Bob Alash. Archived from [the original](http://jaguda.com/2014/03/13/full-winners-list-2014-new-media-broad-awards/) on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2014.

1. ["LIST OF NOMINEES FOR 6TH NIGER DELTA ADVANCEMENT AWARDS (NDAA) 2015 RELEASED"](http://www.juvenis.bunox.net/list-of-nominees-for-6th-niger-delta-advancement-awards-ndaa-2015/). Juvenis.

1. ["Waconzy wins Humanitarian Award in Hollywood"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151117031220/http://www.recordafrica.com/waconzy-award-malaria/). Record Africa. Archived from [the original](http://www.recordafrica.com/waconzy-award-malaria/) on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2015.

1. ["Waconzy Receives Humanitarian Award at WMI Film Festival in Hollywood (Photos)"](http://www.tori.ng/news/7608/waconzy-receives-humanitarian-award-at-wmi-film-fe.html). Odinaka.

## External links

- [Waconzy](https://www.instagram.com/Waconzy) on Instagram

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