Blaqbonez is well-known for his distinct rap style and inventiveness. In 2019, The New York Times profiled him as one of the new guards of Nigerian music.
He is well-known for his self-proclaimed contentious title of “Best Rapper in Africa” (abbreviated as “BRIA”), which became the most talked-about topic in the Nigerian hip-hop scene between July and September 2019.
He released his debut album, “Sex Over Love,” to an eager public after establishing one of rap’s most devoted fan bases. His unconventional approach and humorous personality struck a chord with the younger generation, earning him endorsements from Wizkid and Burna Boy.
Blaqbonez Biography
| Real name | Emeka Akumefule |
| Date of birth | 29 January 1996 |
| Country of Origin | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| Source of Wealth | Music |
| Net Worth | $300,000 |
Early Life
Emeka Akumefule, aka Blaqbonez (born January 29, 1996, 30 years old), was born into an Igbo family and grew up exposed to the Yoruba and Urhobo cultures in Nigeria. He is a Nigerian rapper signed to Chocolate City.
Blaqbonez hails from Imo state, a south-eastern Nigerian state dominated by the Igbo tribe. He grew up with his mother, a pastor, in a Yoruba and Urhobo mixed environment.
Education
He had his tertiary education at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), where he studied Computer Engineering.
Career
He was 13 years old when he discovered he could rap, and his journey into music resulted from happenstance. He self-discovered his talent while listening to the radio with his cousin when the song of a 12-year-old rapper was played.
His cousin liked the song and challenged Blaqbonez to develop his lyrics since he wanted to criticize rappers. A few minutes later, he had enough bars for a verse, and that was where it all began.
His parents did not support his newfound hobby, so he secretly pursued his passion. While in school, he dropped his first project, Hip-Hop in Blaq, and participated in competitions. In 2011, Blaqbonez started participating in underground rap battles.
He eventually won Terry Tha Rapman’s Zombie Competition in 2012, beating 3000 rappers in the challenge.
The same year, he appeared on Terry’s 2012 “World Domination” mixtape alongside top Nigerian musicians, including Olamide, Vector, Mode 9, and Spellz.
Five years later, Blaqbonez featured Terry on one of his projects. He emerged as the first runner-up in Vector’s King Kong competition, won the Rhythm FM Freestyle Fury, and became Rhythm FM artiste of the month.
He also became the Hennessy Vs class captain, part of the Soundcity blast cypher, and also released his much-talked-about mixtape CTAT, “Cssette Tapes and Tvs,” grossing over 60,000 engagements in streams and downloads. This is his third mixtape, following hip-hop in Blaq and the “unfinished EP.”
On Apr 30 2021, Blaqbonez dropped his album Sex Over Love. The 14-track album houses previously released songs like “Bling” featuring Amaarae and Buju, “BBC (Remix)” featuring Tiwa Savage, and “Haba”.
Other artists featured on the album include Nasty C on “Heartbreaker”, Joeboy on “Fendi”, Bad Boy Timz and 1Da Banton on “Faaji”, Laycon, Psycho YP, and AQ on “Zombie”, and Superboy Cheque on “Best Friend”.
On September 17, 2021, Blaqbonez dropped “1000 Years.” On the song, disk jockey DJ Yankee employed the rap flows of Chocolate City rapper Blaqbonez, alongside Penthauze Music act Cheque, who enhanced the song with his rap flows, lyrics, and melody.
Discography
Studio Album
- Sex over love (2021)
- YOUNG PREACHER (2022)
EPs
- Bad Boy Blaq (2018)
- Bad Boy Blaq Re-Up (2019)
- Mr Boombastic (2019)
Singles
- Mamiwota feat. [Oxlade] (2019)
- Shut Up (2019)
- Haba (2020)
- BBC (2020)
- BBC Remix feat. Tiwa Savage (2021)
- 1000 years (2021)
- Commander (2022)
- Go Home (2022)
- Back in Uni feat. Jae 5 (2022)
Personal Life
It is said that Blaqbonez is dating Gbemmy Daniels. In one of his Instagram posts, he showed her off.
Best Rapper Debate
Blaqbonez has always considered himself the best rapper in Africa. This didn’t sit well with his fellow rappers, Vector, Vader, and even MI Abaga, a frontline Chocolate City member.
It started a debate about who the best rapper in Africa was. Blaqbonez, Vector, and Davole all made diss tracks at each other, which caused a social buzz that lasted for a long time.
Cars
Emeka Akumefule celebrated the success of his album “Sex Over Love” and single “Bling” by purchasing a brand new car.
He purchased a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. However, don’t be misled into thinking this is his only vehicle.
Other vehicles are in this rapper’s possession. They are as follows:
Blaqbonez revealed in a social media post how he went from crowdfunding for his first Benz to owning two. So, in addition to Blaqbonez’s Benz, which he purchased following the success of his album, he also has an extra Benz, making this rapper the owner of two Mercedes-Benzes.
Black Lexus ES 350
House
Emeka Akumefule is a Nigerian artist living in Lagos’s high-rise area—Lagos Island. In a recent post, he took his fans on a tour of the places he’s stayed over the years, leading up to his new home in Lekki, Lagos.
Social Media
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Net Worth
Blaqbonez is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter with a net worth of approximately $300,000. He has contributed immensely to the Nigerian music industry, and his success has made him a role model for aspiring artists.
People Also Ask for FAQs
What is Blaqbonez’s real name?
Emeka Akumefule, known professionally as Blaqbonez.
Which state is Blaqbonez from?
Blaqbonez hails from Imo state, a south-eastern Nigerian state dominated by the Igbo tribe.
