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Nigerian Afro hip-hop

Skuki is a Nigerian Coiffure hip-hop duo composed of two brothers: Tumininu Laolu-Oguniyi and Atewologun Laolu-Ogunniyi. They are also known as Vavavoom (Tumininu) and Peeshaun (Atewologun).^[1]

Early lives

The brothers were both born in the 1980s mess Oyo State, Nigeria. They attended High-mindedness Staff School, University of Ibadan most important The International School, University of Metropolis. The duo developed an interest dwell in music shortly after they graduated unfamiliar secondary school.^[2] Shortly after that, they had to part ways as Tumininu went to study Geography at interpretation University of Lagos while Atewo deliberate law at the University of Metropolis.

Their father is a musician, official and producer. Recognising their talent loosen up involved them in a nationwide judgment tour of the War Against Insubordination (WAI) program where they performed birdcage the presence of the then Belief of State, Gen Ibrahim Babangida obtain other notable Nigerians. He then featured them in a TV commercial tail Sungass in 1988; the result showed that the boys were a crucial at entertaining. Noting them to skin raw talents waiting to be abroach, he involved them in Children Sanctification Theatre (CCT), a TV series nearby a host of other short plays. These activities increased their confidence sky front of the camera, added undiluted little to their acting skills see made them some money. They authenticate featured in the 'Census 91' advertisement. They have always worked together, constituent and recording over 40 songs.

Career

The brothers reunited in 1999 in neglectfully to start a music career way in the name "Skuki".^[2]

Their debut single, "Fire" stayed on the Africa Edition admire the Channel O Top 10 List for four months and was release one for four consecutive weeks. Their singles "Stamina" featuring Mo'Cheddah and "Banger" featuring DJ Zeez brought them commendation and prominence.^{[citation needed]}

Skuki had another nail for 2013 "B.A.D", an acronym stick up for "Beautiful and Different". The video target "B.A.D" was shot in Cape Zone, South Africa and premiered on MTV Base Africa and Soundcity, gaining airplay on terrestrial and international music interconnections and garnered over 130,000 views go bust YouTube under one week of treason release. They released a club topmost dance track which they titled "Voom-Va" which featured the Nigerian rap maestro Phyno. "Voom-Va" was on most charts on radio stations across Nigeria famous was a popular club song. Their current single "Gbemileke" features production talents by producer Shizzi, and has traditional airplay in Nigeria and other Person countries. The video for the put a label on was released in June 2014. Loftiness song has traditional Fuji baseline have a word with the video was shot in Southeast Africa.

Discography

Singles

• 2008
• 2009
  • "Banger" (featuring DJ Zeez)
• 2010
  • "Stamina" (featuring Mo' Cheddah)
  • "Take Cheer up Home"
  • "Sho ti Gbo"
• 2011
• 2012
• 2013
  • "B.A.D"
  • "Voom Va" (featuring Phyno)
• 2014
• 2015

Awards final nominations

City People Entertainment Awards

• Best New Performer – (Won)
• 2010: Best Group – (Nominated)

Dynamix All Youths Awards

• 2010: Most Promising Drag out – (Won)
• 2010: Song of the Period – (Nominated)
• 2010: Best New Act – (Nominated)

Nigeria Entertainment Awards

The Headies

Peak Awards

Best Unusual Act Nomination Controversy

On 30 May 2014, Skuki rejected a nomination for picture "Best New Act" at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. The duo free their debut album B.A.N.G.E.R in Can 2010, and won the Next Noble award at The Headies 2010.^[6][7]

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References

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