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	'''Chibuzor Oji''' better known by his stage name '''Faze''' is a Nigerian musician and actor. He is a member of the defunct Nigerian ] group ], along with BlackFace Naija and ] (better known as ]. The group split up in 2004 and each member of the group has gone on to launch successful solo careers.
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			'''Chibuzor Oji''', better known by his stage name '''Faze''', is a Nigerian musician and actor. He was a member of the defunct Nigerian ] group ], along with ] and ]. The group split up in 2004 and each member of the group has gone on to launch solo careers.

			His first album ''Faze Alone'' sold over three million copies, while his second album ''Independent'' has sold over 7 million copies. His third album ''Originality'' went platinum in its first month of release. He is the first Nigerian artist to have three consecutive platinum albums.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Peter \|first=Ola \|date=2021-02-07 \|title=Faze's Amazing Records, Music Career, Wife And Full Bio \|url=https://www.withinnigeria.com/entertainment/2021/02/07/fazes-amazing-records-music-career-wife-and-full-bio/ \|access-date=2023-11-08 \|website=ENTERTAINMENT — WITHIN NIGERIA \|language=en-US}}</ref> His collaborations include a recorded single with ] titled "Proud to Be African".<ref>{{Cite web \|title=BREAKING: Nigerian Singer, Sound Sultan Is Dead {{!}} Sahara Reporters \|url=https://saharareporters.com/2021/07/11/breaking-nigerian-singer-sound-sultan-dead \|access-date=2023-11-08 \|website=saharareporters.com}}</ref>
	Faze is a best-selling Nigerian artist. His first album '']'' sold over three million copies, while his second album '']'' has sold over 7 million copies. His third album '']'' went platinum in its first month
	of release. He is the first Nigerian artist to have three consecutive platinum albums. Faze is known for his ability to sing the highest vocal note out of Nigerian contemporary male musicians . He is the most inspirational and gifted artiste in Africa. Award winning singer and one of the greatest Artist in Africa. He is a crowd puller any day, making him one of the most popular and powerful artist in Africa. His collaborations include a recorded single with ] titled "Proud to Be African".

	In 2011 Faze made his acting debut starring in the lead male role of 'Lovechild' in the critically acclaimed Nigerian movie ''Alero's Symphony''. He also provided the movie's soundtrack for which he won an ] ~~in 2012~~, in the category of ].		In 2011, Faze made his acting debut starring in the lead male role of Lovechild in the critically acclaimed Nigerian movie ''Alero's Symphony''. He also provided the movie's soundtrack for which he won an ] in ], in the category of ].

	==Early life==		==Early life==
	Chibuzor Oji was born in 1977 in Festac Town, Lagos. Oji is the fourth of a large family of nine children. All family members are said to possess good singing vocals perfected by the long time spent singing praises during prayers.		Chibuzor Oji was born in 1977 in Festac Town, ], southwestern Nigeria. Oji is the fourth of a large family of nine children. All family members are said to possess good singing vocals perfected by the long time spent singing praises during prayers.

			Oji made his first attempt to gain publicity when he won the 1994 DBN Karaoke contest. He performed as a rap musician under the name '''Lyrical Orge''' until he joined the ].
			Faze released his first solo effort titled "Faze Alone" in the last quarter of 2004. Hit songs "Faze Alone", "Angel Gabriella", "Miss U" and "Na True" reached top spots on various music charts.
			His brand of music called universal flavor – a fine blend of R&B, Reggae, Pop, Dancehall, Ragga and Soul, all with an African undertone was further popularized by the release of the album.

			In 2006, Faze released his sophomore album "Independent". 2008 saw the release of the third studio album from Faze. The lead single "Originality" doubled as the title of the album. Other hits off the album were "Am In Love" and "Spend My Money".
	Oji made his first attempt to gain publicity when he won the 1994 DBN Karaoke contest. He performed as a rap musician under the name 'Lyrical Orge' until he joined the ].
			In 2012, Faze went further to work on and release a fourth album "REFAZED". The lead single off the album "Am In The Mood" enjoyed high rotation across radio and TV stations.
	Prompted by the necessity of time, the evolution of situations, the urge to mirror and express himself as a solo star in his own capacity, and importantly, the need to satisfy the overly echoed curiosity of his fans in the diaspora, Faze released his first solo effort in the last quarter of 2004. Creatively titled “Faze Alone”, the debut album was immediately heralded as by the listening public as a classic. Hit songs “Faze Alone”, “Angel Gabriella”, “Miss U” and “Na True” reached top spots on various music charts.
	“Faze Alone” hit the streets as the most highly anticipated album for that year, showcasing Faze as a true solo star, giving the world an opportunity to experience his thoroughly diverse creative mind. His brand of music called universal flavor – a fine blend of R&B, Reggae, Pop, Dancehall, Ragga and Soul, all with an African undertone was further popularized by the release of the album. Coupled with utterly electrifying performances, Faze established himself as the future of African music with a western touch.
	In 2006 Faze released his sophomore album “Independent”. The album went on to become one of the most respected music albums of his time spawning hits like “Kolomental”, “Kpo Kpo Di Kpo”, “Tattoo Girls” and “Need Somebody”. The album further positioned Faze as one of the most talented and loved musicians from the African continent. 2008 saw the release of the third studio album from Faze. The lead single “Originality” doubled as the title of the album. Other hits off the album were “Am In Love” and “Spend My Money”. “Originality” expressed the more dexterous and evolved musician in Faze.
	In 2012, Faze went further to work on and release a forth album “REFAZED”. The lead single off the album “Am In The Mood” enjoyed high rotation across radio and TV stations, also enjoying high downloads on the internet.
	In 2013 he added 2 more single hits IFEOMA & LAMBO to his resume which followed with 2 smashing videos to each song simultaneously
	Faze has performed alongside foreign stars with international credibility like Beenie Man, Wyclef Jean with whom he recorded the song “Proud To Be African”, and also Akon. Faze has truly carved out his niche as a musician and is constantly working to expand the reach of his creative tentacles. Based on the power of his talent, Faze has been embraced by some of the most popular international musicians.
	Faze, one of the most outstanding performers of his generation, was spotted in 2004 by Akon who clearly stated the words “……..” Also at the Big Brother house 2011, Busta Rhymes spoke about Faze’s song “Originality” reiterating how much he loved the song as he sang it, telling how could not stop playing it after putting it on his iPad. He went on to mention that he was looking for a way to do the song with Faze in order to give Faze some more recognition on the international stage.

			In 2013, he added 2 more single hits "Ifeoma" and "Lambo" to his resume, the singer followed up the single releases with videos to each song simultaneously. Faze has performed alongside foreign stars with international credibility like ], ], with whom he also recorded the song "Proud To Be African", and also ].
	Faze through his music has supported globally acknowledged and respected business brands like Star on the annual Star Trek Event, Globacom on the National Globacom Campus Storm, Guinness on the Guinness Extra Smooth Discovery Shows, and Sprite on their talent grooming event for youths, Spriteball. Truly the definition of an African star, on the global map the undoubtedly extremely talented musician is working hard to earn his continent the utterly deserved respect internationally.

			Faze through his music has supported globally acknowledged and respected business brands like Star on the annual Star Trek Event, Globacom on the National ] Campus Storm, Guinness on the Guinness Extra Smooth Discovery Shows, and Sprite on their talent grooming event for youths, Spriteball.

	==Plantashun Boyz==		==Plantashun Boyz==
	{{Main\|Plantashun Boyz}}		{{Main\|Plantashun Boyz}}
	Upon joining ] as a trio with BlackFace Naija and ] (2face Idibia), he changed his stage name to ~~'''~~Faze~~'''~~. The band released two albums in the process: ''Body and Soul'' in 2000 and ''Sold Out'' in 2003. The period was marred by a developing beef about "Faze versus 2Face" in the band that led to the eventual break-up of the band in 2004. The band reunited in 2007 just for one more album ''Plan B'		Upon joining ] as a trio with BlackFace Naija and ] (2face Idibia), he changed his stage name to Faze. The band released two albums in the process: ''Body and Soul'' in 2000 and ''Sold Out'' in 2003. The period was marred by a developing beef about "Faze versus 2Face" in the band that led to the eventual break-up of the band in 2004. The band reunited in 2007 just for one more album ''Plan B' managed by Plantashun Entertainment management which was formed by Tuface's former manager Nathaniel Akinwale Owoyemi and his brother and manager Ifeanyi Oji'.
	managed by plantashun entertainment management which was formed by former 2face manager OWOYEMI AKINWALE NATHANIEL and his brother and manager IFEANYI OJI'.

			In 2014, Independent Entertainment partners with Valanchy Records under the new Plantashun Management and they have been in the works.

			==Solo career==
	In 2014 ending, INDEPENDENT ENTERTAINMENT partners with VALANCHY RECORDS under the new PLANTASHUN MANAGEMENT and they have been in the works.
			After the split of the Plantashun Boyz in 2004, Faze signed to Solomon Arueya's Westside Music Label of Lagos, Nigeria, to produce his first solo album titled ''Faze Alone''. The album achieved platinum status with sales of 1.2 million units in its first month. The single "Faze Alone" did enormously well on Nigerian music charts, reaching number 1 on music charts of notable radio stations like Rhythm FM, Cool FM, and Ray Power FM. The singles "Miss U" and "Angel Gabriella" from the ''Faze Alone'' album were also well received. The album introduced Faze's signature vocals including his ability to sing the highest note by a male in the Nigerian music industry. In 2006 he won the Hip-Hop World award for Best Vocalist. He releases his material through the record label he owns, Independent Entertainment.
	FAZE has come back at us with a bigger and better bang!!! Back to back!!! First was the release of the new single YOUR DAUGHTER, released just a couple of weeks ago on the 24th of August which have been enjoying crazy air play across the globe on all medium available then now the premier of the video directed by UNLIMITED L.A. he went further to release another single/song which is the follow up to the previous and shot the video in S.A. which featured the new hot sensational dancehall artist called PATORANKING and it is titled TONITE.
	Faze can definitely be described as your favorite artist’s artist, he is adored by young and upcoming artist, very well respected amongst his pairs, corporate bodies clamor for him and older acts speak well of him, he has proven over the years that he is not just a seasonal artist.
	Evidently, he has been around for about a score and still waxing extra strong. An icon in the real sense of the word, a role model with no scandal whatsoever throughout the years. So amazing!!!!!
	The forth coming album will be titled 2000Nfaze because the year 2015 is his year he says, because the first quarter of this year will witness the release of the ever so anticipated album of his titled 2000NFAZE. So please do watch out for more very lovable and enjoyable FAZE.

			On his second album titled 'Independent', released in 2006 he delivered hits such as Kpo Kpo Di Kpo, Letter to my Brother, Tattoo Girls, Need Somebody and Kolomental. Kolomental would go on to become an anthem in clubs and parties all over Nigeria.

			He went on a creative hiatus for a few years during which he disappeared from the music scene. The reason for this hiatus was, in his own words, " to study the type of sound being made everywhere so I can fix myself in it without deviating from my real self. That's just it."<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2018-08-10\|title=Why I disappeared from the music scene – Faze\|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/why-i-disappeared-from-the-music-scene-faze/\|access-date=2020-07-03\|website=The Sun Nigeria\|language=en-US}}</ref>
	==Solo career==

	After the split of the Plantashun Boyz in 2004, Faze signed to Solomon Arueya's Westside Music Label of Lagos, Nigeria, to produce his first solo album titled '']''. The album achieved platinum status with sales of 1.2 million units in its first month. It featured the single "Faze Alone", a song seen by many as one of the most inspiring and motivating classic Nigerian songs of all-time. The single "Faze Alone" did enormously well on Nigerian music charts, reaching number 1 on music charts of notable radio stations like Rhythm FM, Cool FM, and Ray Power FM. The singles "Miss U" and "Angel Gabriella" from the '']'' album were also well received. The album introduced Faze's signature vocals including his ability to sing the highest note by a male in the Nigerian music industry. In 2006 he won the Hip-Hop World award for Best Vocalist. He releases his material through the record label he owns, Independent Entertainment.
			In August 2014, Faze made a comeback with the release of his single 'Your Daughter' which received massisve air play. He went on to release another song called 'Tonite' with Nigerian dancehall artiste ].
	He is 7 octaves in voice note.
	==Trivia==
	* ] aka the Akpako master was a back-up singer for Faze.
	* In May 2011 ] stated that Faze is his favourite Afro-hiphop artist.
	* Faze is one of Nigeria's marijuana-free artists.

	==Discography==		==Discography==
	]
	{{main\|Faze Discography}}		{{main\|Faze Discography}}

			==Songs==
			;As lead artist
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			!Year
			!Title
			!Album
			\|-
			\|2020
			\|"Lovina"
			\|rowspan="9"{{n/a\|Non-album single}}
			\|}


	===Solo albums===		===Solo albums===
	* '']'' (2004)		* ''Faze Alone'' (2004)
	* '']'' (2006)		* ''Independent'' (2006)
	* '']'' (2008)		* ''Originality'' (2008)
	* ''ReFAZEd'' (2012)		* ''ReFAZEd'' (2012)

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			\|<ref>{{Cite web \|last=BellaNaija.com \|date=2011-04-11 \|title=Amstel Malta Box Office – AMBO 5 winner, Ivie Okujaye makes her big screen debut alongside Faze in "Alero's Symphony" \|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2011/04/amstel-malta-box-office-ambo-5-winner-ivie-okujaye-makes-her-big-screen-debut-alongside-faze-in-%e2%80%9calero%e2%80%99s-symphony%e2%80%9d/ \|access-date=2023-11-08 \|website=BellaNaija \|language=en-US}}</ref>
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	==~~Faze~~ ~~awards &~~ nominations==		==Awards and nominations==

	===Nominations in ~~Music~~===		===Nominations in music===
	*MOBO Awards- Best African Act- Independent (2008)		*MOBO Awards- Best African Act- Independent (2008)
	*Channel O Awards – Best Newcomer Video – Kolomental (2007)		*Channel O Awards – Best Newcomer Video – Kolomental (2007)
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	===Won===		===Won===
	*AMAA Awards – ] (2012)		*AMAA Awards – ] (2012)
	*SoundCity Awards- Best ~~Chereography~~ Video- Kpo Kpo Di Kpo (2008)		*SoundCity Awards- Best Choreography Video- Kpo Kpo Di Kpo (2008)
	*Hip-Hop World Awards- Best Vocalist of the year (2006)		*Hip-Hop World Awards- Best Vocalist of the year (2006)
	*Criteria Magazine Awards- Youth motivator(2009)		*Criteria Magazine Awards- Youth motivator(2009)
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	===Won===		===Won===
	] (AMAA) – ] (''Alero's Symphony'') (2012)		] (AMAA) – ] (''Alero's Symphony'') (2012)

			== See also ==
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	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist\|1}}		{{reflist}}

			{{authority control}}
	*Faze- Originality album "Stepping up the game", Vanguard News. Retrieved 28 September 2008.
	*Lolade Sowoolu'Faze Premiere's Originality', Vanguard News. Retrieved 12 September 2008.
	*Faze- King of R&B tops charts again with Originality, Vanguard News. Retrieved 13 December 2008.
	*Interview with Faze, Sun newspapers. Retrieved 31 December 2003
	*Faze Biography, Retrieved in May 2005

	==External links==
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Nigerian musician and actor

Faze
Birth name	Chibuzor Oji
Origin	Delta State, Nigeria
Genres	R&B reggae Nigerian hip hop
Occupations	Singer songwriter record producer actor
Years active	1995–present
Labels	Westside Records (2004–2006 Independent Entertainment (2006–present)

Musical artist

Chibuzor Oji, better known by his stage name Faze, is a Nigerian musician and actor. He was a member of the defunct Nigerian hip hop group Plantashun Boiz, along with BlackFace Naija and 2face Idibia. The group split up in 2004 and each member of the group has gone on to launch solo careers.

His first album Faze Alone sold over three million copies, while his second album Independent has sold over 7 million copies. His third album Originality went platinum in its first month of release. He is the first Nigerian artist to have three consecutive platinum albums. His collaborations include a recorded single with Wyclef Jean titled "Proud to Be African".

In 2011, Faze made his acting debut starring in the lead male role of Lovechild in the critically acclaimed Nigerian movie Alero's Symphony. He also provided the movie's soundtrack for which he won an Africa Movie Academy Award in 2012, in the category of Achievement in Soundtrack.

Early life

Chibuzor Oji was born in 1977 in Festac Town, Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria. Oji is the fourth of a large family of nine children. All family members are said to possess good singing vocals perfected by the long time spent singing praises during prayers.

Oji made his first attempt to gain publicity when he won the 1994 DBN Karaoke contest. He performed as a rap musician under the name Lyrical Orge until he joined the Plantashun Boiz. Faze released his first solo effort titled "Faze Alone" in the last quarter of 2004. Hit songs "Faze Alone", "Angel Gabriella", "Miss U" and "Na True" reached top spots on various music charts. His brand of music called universal flavor – a fine blend of R&B, Reggae, Pop, Dancehall, Ragga and Soul, all with an African undertone was further popularized by the release of the album.

In 2006, Faze released his sophomore album "Independent". 2008 saw the release of the third studio album from Faze. The lead single "Originality" doubled as the title of the album. Other hits off the album were "Am In Love" and "Spend My Money". In 2012, Faze went further to work on and release a fourth album "REFAZED". The lead single off the album "Am In The Mood" enjoyed high rotation across radio and TV stations.

In 2013, he added 2 more single hits "Ifeoma" and "Lambo" to his resume, the singer followed up the single releases with videos to each song simultaneously. Faze has performed alongside foreign stars with international credibility like Beenie Man, Wyclef Jean, with whom he also recorded the song "Proud To Be African", and also Akon.

Faze through his music has supported globally acknowledged and respected business brands like Star on the annual Star Trek Event, Globacom on the National Globacom Campus Storm, Guinness on the Guinness Extra Smooth Discovery Shows, and Sprite on their talent grooming event for youths, Spriteball.

Plantashun Boyz

Main article: Plantashun Boyz

Upon joining Plantashun Boyz as a trio with BlackFace Naija and Tuface (2face Idibia), he changed his stage name to Faze. The band released two albums in the process: Body and Soul in 2000 and Sold Out in 2003. The period was marred by a developing beef about "Faze versus 2Face" in the band that led to the eventual break-up of the band in 2004. The band reunited in 2007 just for one more album Plan B' managed by Plantashun Entertainment management which was formed by Tuface's former manager Nathaniel Akinwale Owoyemi and his brother and manager Ifeanyi Oji'.

In 2014, Independent Entertainment partners with Valanchy Records under the new Plantashun Management and they have been in the works.

Solo career

After the split of the Plantashun Boyz in 2004, Faze signed to Solomon Arueya's Westside Music Label of Lagos, Nigeria, to produce his first solo album titled Faze Alone. The album achieved platinum status with sales of 1.2 million units in its first month. The single "Faze Alone" did enormously well on Nigerian music charts, reaching number 1 on music charts of notable radio stations like Rhythm FM, Cool FM, and Ray Power FM. The singles "Miss U" and "Angel Gabriella" from the Faze Alone album were also well received. The album introduced Faze's signature vocals including his ability to sing the highest note by a male in the Nigerian music industry. In 2006 he won the Hip-Hop World award for Best Vocalist. He releases his material through the record label he owns, Independent Entertainment.

On his second album titled 'Independent', released in 2006 he delivered hits such as Kpo Kpo Di Kpo, Letter to my Brother, Tattoo Girls, Need Somebody and Kolomental. Kolomental would go on to become an anthem in clubs and parties all over Nigeria.

He went on a creative hiatus for a few years during which he disappeared from the music scene. The reason for this hiatus was, in his own words, " to study the type of sound being made everywhere so I can fix myself in it without deviating from my real self. That's just it."

In August 2014, Faze made a comeback with the release of his single 'Your Daughter' which received massisve air play. He went on to release another song called 'Tonite' with Nigerian dancehall artiste Patoranking.

Discography

Main article: Faze Discography

Songs

As lead artist

Year	Title	Album
2020	"Lovina"	Non-album single

Solo albums

Faze Alone (2004)
Independent (2006)
Originality (2008)
ReFAZEd (2012)

With Plantashun Boyz

Body and Soul (2000)
Body and soul Volume II
Sold Out (2003)
Plan B (2007)

Compilation

Bad Sharp Guys with various artists Vol.1 (2008)
Bad Sharp Guys with various artists Vol.2 (2010)

Other albums

Untitled with Ruggedman (2004) (Shelved)

Filmography

Film
Year	Film & Television	Role	Notes	Ref
2011	Alero's Symphony	Lovechild	Debut

Awards and nominations

Nominations in music

MOBO Awards- Best African Act- Independent (2008)
Channel O Awards – Best Newcomer Video – Kolomental (2007)
Channel O Awards- Best West African Video- Loving you Everyday (2008)
Hip-Hop World Awards- Best R&B/Pop Album of the Year- Independent (2008)
Hip-Hop World Awards- Best Song of the Year- Kolomental (2008)
Hip-Hop World Awards- Best Album of the Year- Independent (2008)
Hip-Hop World Awards- Recording of the Year- Need Somebody (2008)
Hip-Hop World Awards- Best Vocal Performance- Someone like me (2008)
Nigeria Music Video Awards- I'm in love (2009)
AMEN Awards- Most Popular Song- Kolomental (2007)
AMEN Awards- Best Male Vocalist (2007)
AMEN Awards- Best R&B Male Vocal Performance (2007)
AMEN Awards- Best R&B Album- Independent (2007)
AMEN Awards- Best Song of the Year- Kolomental (2007)
AMEN Awards- Best Album of the Year- Independent (2007)
AMEN Awards- Best Act of the Year (2007)
Soundcity Awards- Best Male Video of the Year-Kolomental (2008)
Soundcity Awards- Best Direction Video of the Year- Kolomental (2008)
Soundcity Awards- Best Video of the Year- Tattoo Girls (2008)
Soundcity Awards- Best Choreography of the Year -Kpo Kpo Di Kpo (2008)
Soundcity Awards- Best R&B Video of the Year- Need Somebody (2008)
Nigeria Entertainment Awards- Best male vocalist (2006)
Nigeria Entertainment Awards- Best R&B Album of the Year (2007)
Futures Awards- Best Artistes of the year (2008)
8 Fame Music Awards- Best Male Act (2006)

Won

AMAA Awards – Achievement in Soundtrack (2012)
SoundCity Awards- Best Choreography Video- Kpo Kpo Di Kpo (2008)
Hip-Hop World Awards- Best Vocalist of the year (2006)
Criteria Magazine Awards- Youth motivator(2009)

Nominations in film

Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) – Achievement in Soundtrack (Alero's Symphony) (2012)

Won