Tonye Garrick
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| Birth name | Tamunotonye Nneka Nkiruka Ibiyemi Garrick |
| Born | 27 August 1983 (age 42) England |
| Origin | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Genres | Template:Flat list |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, fashion and interior designer |
| Instrument(s) | Template:Flat list |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Made Men |
| Associated acts | Template:Flat list |
| Website | [iamtonye.com iamtonye.com] |
Tonye Garrick (born 27 August 1982), simply known as Tonye is a British-born Nigerian singer and songwriter.[1] Her a cappella song titled "What About Us?" was used at the Nigerian Youth Presidential debate in 2011.[2] Born in England, Tonye was raised in France, Nigeria and the United States of America where she dropped her job as a business consultant to pursue a career in music in 2013.[3] In 2015, she released a marriage-themed single title "Ari Belema" which got her nominated in the "Most Promising Act" category at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[4] She is signed to Made Men Music Group since April 2016.[5]
Growing up
Tonye is a native of Benin City in Edo State, South-South Nigeria. Her name "Tamunotonye" was given to her by her grandmother who is a native of Kalabari, Rivers State.[6] She grew up listening to songs by Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Celine Dion and Brenda Fassie before she developed her interest in music at the age of 7.[7]
Early life and education
Born in England into the family of an Edo State father who was a diplomat and an Anambra State mother, Tonye had most of her early life in Nigeria, Paris and the United States of America.[8] She attended Vivian Fowler Memorial College and Queen's College, Lagos where she completed her secondary school education.[9] She holds a bachelor's degree in International Business & Fashion Merchandising after graduating from Marymount University.[10]
Career
Prior to picking music as a profession, Tonye had previously worked for UBS Financial and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited as a business analyst. She dropped her corporate job for a career in music in 2013 and went on to release her first official single titled "Were Niyen" which was received to critical acclaim.[11] On 2 October 2014, she released another song produced by Password titled "Criminal" which did well to gain grounds. In 2015, her song titled "Abi Belema" became popular and thus winning her a nomination at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[12] She cites Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Brandy and Aaliyah as her musical influences.[11] In an interview granted to Thisday Live on 21 June 2014, she said she is working on her debut studio album.[13]
Discography
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGA | GHA | RSA | US | US R&B |
AUS | UK | |||||||
| "What About Us" | 2010 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||||
| "Were Niyen" | 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "Wait For Me" | 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "Criminal" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| "Criminal (Remix)" (featuring Timaya) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| "Ari Belema" | 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "Written in The Stars" | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Act | Nominated | [14] |
| ELOY Awards | Music Artist of The Year | Nominated | [15] |
See also
References
- ↑ Tonye Garrick: the singer getting Nigeria dancing. 8 October 2015
- ↑ Badu, AmaAfrobeats Artist Tonye Releases New Promo Photos. 7 January 2015
- ↑ Ajose, KehindeI left my plum bank job for love of music – Tonye Garrick. Vanguard. 29 August 2015
- ↑ The 10th NEA Awards 2015– Nominees List. 11 June 2015
- ↑ 18 April 2016Iyanya Singer's record label Made Men Music Group signs new singer Tonye
- ↑ Filani, SolaI would like to date Don Jazzy because… – Tonye Garrick on love and music. 21 March 2015
- ↑ Falode, ToluStatistic With Tonye Garrick. 25 September 2015
- ↑ Okon-Ekong, NseobongA CHILDHOOD DREAM COMES TRUE Live. This Day. 30 August 2015
- ↑ Deeva of the Week – TONYE GARRICK. Naija D.E.E.V.A.S. 19 December 2012
- ↑ I understand my body – Tonye Garrick. The Punch. 14 April 2013
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Odukoya, LanreI Started Singing By Accident Live. This Day. 9 March 2013
- ↑ Obioha, VanessaChanging the Face of Music Live. This Day. 1 March 2015
- ↑ Showemimo, AdedayoMy Father is Not Happy with My Music Career, But... Live. This Day. 21 June 2014
- ↑ Segun, OlenijuNigeria Entertainment Awards 2015 Full Nominations. 11 June 2015
- ↑ Aina, IdrisYemi Alade, Seyi Shay, Di'ja & More Battle For Glory at the ELOY Awards 2015. 5 October 2015
External links
- 1983 births
- Living people
- Singers from London
- Musicians from Edo State
- 21st-century Nigerian women singers
- Nigerian women singer-songwriters
- 21st-century Nigerian singer-songwriters
- Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls alumni
- Queen's College, Lagos alumni
- Marymount University alumni
- 21st-century Black British women singers
- 21st-century British women singers