Kingsmart
Mukhtar Ibrahim (born 20 August 1996), professionally known as Kingsmart[1][2][3][4][5], is a Nigerian singer, professional basketball player, and a business manager born in Kano. He is the founder, director, and CEO of Kingsmart Kvngz Brand Ventures, a music and basketball-inspired lifestyle brand known for its ready-to-wear clothing and accessories. He started the brand with seven branded accessories of his first studio extended play merch 'Where Are We Heading Tonight- The Ep'.
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Early life
Kingsmart was born in 1996 in Kano,Nigeria. He grew up in kano , Audu utai street where he was raised by his mother. Kingsmart attended Al-Mahmoud nursery and primary school for his primary level, Kuntau science academy for his secondary level, and Ahmadu Bello University Zaria for his University.
Music
Kingsmart started music in his teenage years, which led to his mother building and furnishing a musical studio for him. Despite having all the tools at his disposal, he had not recorded any singles until 2021, when he released his first single titled “Standard”. Standard enjoyed a mind-blowing reception from his friends and colleagues in the Kano music industry. He has performed a number of his songs at notable parties and shows. In the year 2021, after releasing “Standard”, he went ahead to release two other singles: “Antidote, which he released in June of the same year, and “Emotionally” in July. Kingsmart is one of the promising artists in the ancient city of Kano.
The multi-talented artist and producer released his EP in 2022 titled "Where Are We Heading Tonight".
Discography
Album
| Album Title | Album Details |
|---|---|
| Where Are We Heading Tonight: The EP [6] [7] |
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| Album Title | Album Details |
| New Sound Age |
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| Song Title | Year | Genre | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tems | 2022 | Afrobeats | Where Are We Heading Tonight |
| Thief In The Night | 2022 | Dance hall | Where Are We Heading Tonight |
| Savage | 2022 | Grime | Where Are We Heading Tonight |
| Money Matters | 2022 | Afrobeats | Where Are We Heading Tonight |
| Balling | 2022 | Afroswing | Where Are We Heading Tonight |
| Standard | 2021 | Afrobeats | Single |
| Antidote | 2021 | R&b | Single |
| Emotionally | 2021 | R&b | Single |
| Money Matters | 2022 | Afrobeats | Single |
| New Sound Age | 2024 | Afrobeats | New Sound Age |
| Love & Affection | 2024 | Afrobeats | New Sound Age |
| Wonder | 2024 | Afrobeats | New Sound Age |
| Kvngz X Tems | 2024 | Afrobeats | New Sound Age |
| Clout | 2024 | Afrobeats | New Sound Age |
Awards and nominations
He has a total of 2 nominations:
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Cisco Youth Leadership Award | World's Most Inspiring Youth Leader | [8] | |
| 2021 | Naijatraffic Awards | Best Afro Pop Single | [9] |
External links
References
- ↑ https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/kingsmart
- ↑ https://www.xyz.ng/en/people/kingsmarts-biography-net-worth-fact-career-awards-and-life-story-1467960/amp
- ↑ https://about.me/kingsmart
- ↑ https://wiki.cgy.org/ne/people/kingsmarts-biography-net-worth-fact-career-awards-and-life-story-1467960/amp
- ↑ https://guardian.ng/life/maths-or-music-dilemma-of-a-kano-born-rising-star/
- ↑ https://www.loadedtunetv.com.ng/2022/07/drops-soon-kingsmart-shoots-shot-at_12.html
- ↑ https://www.ikoroduloaded.com.ng/2022/07/drops-soon-kingsmart-shoots-shot-at.html?m=1
- ↑ "WORLD'S MOST INSPIRING YOUTH LEADER". 20 January 2023. https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/prize/youth-leadership/. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ↑ "NAIJATRAFFIC NOMINEES". 18 December 2021. https://guardian.ng/arts-2/naijatraffic-awards-unveils-2021-nominees-list/. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
