Idahams

Idahams
Idahams
Birth name	Hart Idawarifagha Ishmael
Origin	Rivers State, Nigeria
Genres	Afrobeats; Afro-pop; Urban Afro-highlife; Afro R'n'b;
Occupations	Singer; producer; songwriter;
Instrument(s)	Vocals, Piano
Years active	2015–present
Labels	Grafton Records; UMGNG;
Website	www.idahams.net

Hart Idawarifagha Ishmael (born May 19), known professionally as Idahams, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.^[1]^[2] He secured a record deal with Grafton Entertainment in 2016^[3] and joined the Universal Music Nigeria roaster in 2019.^[4]^[5] Idahams made his first break in 2018 through the song "God Can Bless Anybody" by Mr 2Kay which he wrote and also featured on, the song topped the ITunes Chart barely a week after release.^[6]^[7]

Early life

Idahams was born and raised in the famous Bonny Island, Rivers State.^[8] He started honing his musical talent at the age of 10^[9] and would later go on to land a deal with Grafton records in 2016.^[10] He released a number of solo records under Grafton records but made his first break in 2018 through his appearance on the song "God Can Bless Anybody" by Nigerian pop artiste, Mr 2Kay.^[11]

Career

In August 2018, Idahams released "No One Else", a song which he revealed was inspired by Davido and his fiancée, Chioma’s relationship during an interview with Pulse News.^[12] In March 2018, Idahams released a remix of "No One Else" with Nigerian pop star, Teni.^[13] In the last quarter of 2019, Idahams released the Amayanabo EP^[14] which documented his journey from the creeks of Port Harcourt to becoming a music royalty.^[15]

In November 2019, Idahams released the song, "Billion Dollar" and announced his new deal with Universal Music group through a joint partnership that was established by Grafton Entertainment.^[16]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award ceremony	Prize	Result
2018	Galaxy Music Awards^[17]^[18]	Best video - No one else	Won
		Music Producer of the year - no one else	Won
	BAE Awards	Lyricist on the roll	Won
		Music Producer of the year	Won
2019	BAE Awards	Song of the year	Won
		Artist of the year	Won

Discography

EPs

Amayanabo (2019)^[19]^[20]
Man On Fire (2021)^[21]
Man On Fire (Deluxe) (2021)^[22]^[23]
Truth, Love & Confessions (TLC)^[24]

Singles

“Anything for you” (2016)
"Toast" (2017)
"Heal the Land" (2018)
"No One Else" (2018)
"Amayanabo" (2019)
"Billion Dollar" (2019)
"Shima" (2020)
"Enter my eye" (2020)
”Shima (remix) featuring Peruzzi and Seyi Shay “ (2020)
“Man on Fire (remix) featuring Falz” (2021)
God Bless Africa (2023)^[25]

References

^ "10 questions for Idahams". Music In Africa. 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
^ "Listen to 'Billion Dollar' by Idahams". Retrieved 2020-01-11.
^ "Grafton Entertainment Unveils New Signee Idahams". onobello.com. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
^ "Idahams Signs Deal With Universal Music Group, Drops "Billion Dollar"". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-11-08. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
^ Abusi (2019-11-08). "Idahams Signs New Deal With Universal Music Group Nigeria (UMGNG)". Novice2STAR. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
^ "'God Can Bless Anybody': Mr 2Kay Top iTunes Charts With New Single". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2018-06-05. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
^ "Idahams Is Scoring Big Points With His Instagram Challenge And Other Artiste Can Learn From It". Nigerian Entertainment Today. September 26, 2018.
^ "Idahams Biography, Discographies & Lifestyle | Okhype Media". Okhype.Media. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
^ Rotimi, Agbana. "Why I Signed On To Universal Music Group- Idahams". Independent Newspapers Nigeria. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
^ "Record label signs new artiste Idahams". Pulse Nigeria. 2016-07-11. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
^ BellaNaija.com (2018-05-30). "New Video: Mr. 2Kay feat. Idahams – God Can Bless Anybody". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
^ "Meet Idahams, an artist out to make an impression". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-12-11. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
^ "Teni Joins Idahams On The Remix Of His Catchy Love Song, 'No One Else'". Konbini - All Pop Everything! (in French). Retrieved 2020-01-11.
^ "Idahams Drops the Amayanabo EP with New Music Video". Nigerian Entertainment Today. July 8, 2019.
^ "Idahams: From the Creeks of Port Harcourt to a Music Royalty (Amayanabo)". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-07-07. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
^ "Idahams Inks Deal with Universal Music, Releases New Single "Billion Dollar" « tooXclusive". tooXclusive. 2019-11-07. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
^ "GMA 2019: See Full List Of Winners At The Galaxy Music Awards". 234hype.com. 2019-12-09. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
^ "Galaxy Music Awards 2019 Nomination List out now!". PHcityPromo. 2019-10-03. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
^ "Idahams Releases 'Amayanabo' EP With New Music Video". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-07-06. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
^ BellaNaija.com (2019-06-28). "New Music: Idahams – Amayanabo". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/07/idahams-recounts-his-life-story-with-man-on-fire-ep/
^ Onabanjo, Adedamola (2021-07-29). "Jimmix And Trappi Enliven Idaham's 'Man On Fire' With Latin Twist". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2023-11-08.
^ Adeniji, Sesan (2021-03-26). "Idahams Releases "Man On Fire (Deluxe) EP"". MyStreetz Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (2022-09-19). "Idahams offers interesting fragments of himself in 'Truth, Love & Confessions'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
^ Odutola, Tayo (2023-09-26). "Idahams shares new single "God Bless Africa"". EARMILK. Retrieved 2023-11-08.

[1] "10 questions for Idahams". Music In Africa. 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2020-01-11.

[2] "Listen to 'Billion Dollar' by Idahams". Retrieved 2020-01-11.

[3] "Grafton Entertainment Unveils New Signee Idahams". onobello.com. Retrieved 2020-01-11.

[4] "Idahams Signs Deal With Universal Music Group, Drops "Billion Dollar"". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-11-08. Retrieved 2020-01-11.

[5] Abusi (2019-11-08). "Idahams Signs New Deal With Universal Music Group Nigeria (UMGNG)". Novice2STAR. Retrieved 2020-01-11.

[6] "'God Can Bless Anybody': Mr 2Kay Top iTunes Charts With New Single". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2018-06-05. Retrieved 2020-01-11.

[7] "Idahams Is Scoring Big Points With His Instagram Challenge And Other Artiste Can Learn From It". Nigerian Entertainment Today. September 26, 2018.

[8] "Idahams Biography, Discographies & Lifestyle | Okhype Media". Okhype.Media. Retrieved 2020-01-11.

[9] Rotimi, Agbana. "Why I Signed On To Universal Music Group- Idahams". Independent Newspapers Nigeria. Retrieved 2020-01-11.

[10] "Record label signs new artiste Idahams". Pulse Nigeria. 2016-07-11. Retrieved 2020-01-11.

[11] BellaNaija.com (2018-05-30). "New Video: Mr. 2Kay feat. Idahams – God Can Bless Anybody". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-01-11.

[12] "Meet Idahams, an artist out to make an impression". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-12-11. Retrieved 2020-01-11.

[13] "Teni Joins Idahams On The Remix Of His Catchy Love Song, 'No One Else'". Konbini - All Pop Everything! (in French). Retrieved 2020-01-11.

[14] "Idahams Drops the Amayanabo EP with New Music Video". Nigerian Entertainment Today. July 8, 2019.

[15] "Idahams: From the Creeks of Port Harcourt to a Music Royalty (Amayanabo)". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-07-07. Retrieved 2020-01-11.

[16] "Idahams Inks Deal with Universal Music, Releases New Single "Billion Dollar" « tooXclusive". tooXclusive. 2019-11-07. Retrieved 2020-01-11.

[17] "GMA 2019: See Full List Of Winners At The Galaxy Music Awards". 234hype.com. 2019-12-09. Retrieved 2020-01-12.

[18] "Galaxy Music Awards 2019 Nomination List out now!". PHcityPromo. 2019-10-03. Retrieved 2020-01-12.

[19] "Idahams Releases 'Amayanabo' EP With New Music Video". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-07-06. Retrieved 2023-11-08.

[20] BellaNaija.com (2019-06-28). "New Music: Idahams – Amayanabo". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-11-08.

[21] ttps://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/07/idahams-recounts-his-life-story-with-man-on-fire-ep/

[22] Onabanjo, Adedamola (2021-07-29). "Jimmix And Trappi Enliven Idaham's 'Man On Fire' With Latin Twist". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2023-11-08.

[23] Adeniji, Sesan (2021-03-26). "Idahams Releases "Man On Fire (Deluxe) EP"". MyStreetz Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-08.

[24] Adebiyi, Adeayo (2022-09-19). "Idahams offers interesting fragments of himself in 'Truth, Love & Confessions'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-08.

[25] Odutola, Tayo (2023-09-26). "Idahams shares new single "God Bless Africa"". EARMILK. Retrieved 2023-11-08.

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Idahams

Early life

Career

Awards and nominations

Discography

EPs

Singles

References

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