The full name of Faze is Chibuzor Oji. He is a renowned Nigerian singer and actor. He made his acting debut in the critically acclaimed Nigerian film Alero’s Symphony in 2011, playing the lead male role of Lovechild. In addition, he composed the soundtrack for the film, for which he was recognized in 2012 with an Africa Movie Academy Award for Achievement in Soundtrack.

Faze Biography

Full Name	Chibuzor Oji
Nickname	Faze
Date of Birth	March 7, 1977
Place of Birth	Lagos State, Nigeria
Occupation	Singer | Actor
Net Worth	$5 million
Social Media Handle	Instagram: @fazealone

Early Life & Education

Faze was born on the 7th of March, 1977, in Festac Town, Lagos, into a family of nine children. Faze is the fourth child in a big household. Everyone in the family is claimed to have good singing voices that have been honed by the extended time spent singing praises during prayers. He had most of his educational background in Lagos, which falls in the southwestern part of Nigeria.

Career

After winning the 1994 DBN Karaoke competition, Faze launched his first publicity campaign. Before joining the Plantashun Boiz, he performed as a rapper under the name Lyrical Orge. In the final three months of 2004, Faze released his debut solo album, titled “Faze Alone.” Top positions on several music rankings were attained by the hit singles “Faze Alone,” “Angel Gabriella,” “Miss U,” and “Na True.” The album’s debut helped to further establish his distinctive style of music, known as “universal flavor,” which combines R&B, Reggae, Pop, Dancehall, Ragga, and Soul with an African undercurrent.

“Independent,” Faze’s sophomore album, was released in 2006. In 2008, Faze’s third studio album was made available. The album’s first track, “Originality,” also serves as the album’s title. The singles “Am In Love” and “Spend My Money” also became hits. The fourth album, “REFAZED,” was completed and released by Faze in 2012. Am In The Mood, the album’s lead single, had a lot of airplay on radio and television.

He added two additional songs to his discography in 2013 with “Ifeoma” and “Lambo,” and the singer simultaneously released music videos for each song in response to the single releases. Along with Wyclef Jean, with whom he also co-wrote the song “Proud To Be African,” Faze has shared the stage with foreign performers who have gained international recognition.

With the use of his music prowess, Faze has backed well-known and reputable company names including Star on the yearly Star Trek Event, Globacom on the National Globacom Campus Storm, Guinness on the Guinness Extra Smooth Discovery Shows, and Sprite on their talent development competition for kids, Spriteball.

Record Label

The Nigerian record company Westside Records had already signed Faze in 2004. In 2006 he launched Independent Entertainment, his own record label, and uses it to release all of his music.

Discography

Solo albums

• 2012: ReFAZEd 
• 2008: Originality 
• 2006: Independent 
• 2004: Faze Alone 

With Plantashun Boyz

• 2007: Plan B 
• 2003: Sold Out 
• 2000: Body and soul Volume II
• 2000: Body and Soul 

Compilation

• 2010: Bad Sharp Guys with various artists Vol.2 
• 2008: Bad Sharp Guys with various artists Vol.1 
• 2004: Untitled with Ruggedman (Shelved)

Filmography

• 2011: Alero’s Symphony

Awards and nominations

Won

• 2012: AMAA Awards – Achievement in Soundtrack 
• 2012: Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) – Achievement in Soundtrack (Alero’s Symphony) 
• 2009: Criteria Magazine Awards- Youth motivator
• 2008: SoundCity Awards- Best Choreography Video- Kpo Kpo Di Kpo 
• 2006: Hip-Hop World Awards- Best Vocalist of the year 

Nominations

• 2012: Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) – Achievement in Soundtrack (Alero’s Symphony)
• 2009: Nigeria Music Video Awards- I’m in love 
• 2008: Soundcity Awards- Best Video of the Year- Tattoo Girls 
• 2008: Soundcity Awards- Best R&B Video of the Year- Need Somebody 
• 2008: Soundcity Awards- Best Male Video of the Year-Kolomental
• 2008: Soundcity Awards- Best Direction Video of the Year- Kolomental 
• 2008: Soundcity Awards- Best Choreography of the Year -Kpo Kpo Di Kpo 
• 2008: MOBO Awards- Best African Act- Independent 
• 2008: Hip-Hop World Awards- Recording of the Year- Need Somebody 
• 2008: Hip-Hop World Awards- Best Vocal Performance- Someone like me 
• 2008: Hip-Hop World Awards- Best Song of the Year- Kolomental 
• 2008: Hip-Hop World Awards- Best R&B/Pop Album of the Year- Independent 
• 2008: Hip-Hop World Awards- Best Album of the Year- Independent 
• 2008: Futures Awards- Best Artistes of the year 
• 2008: Channel O Awards- Best West African Video- Loving you Everyday 
• 2007: Nigeria Entertainment Awards- Best R&B Album of the Year 
• 2007: Channel O Awards – Best Newcomer Video – Kolomental 
• 2007: AMEN Awards- Most Popular Song- Kolomental 
• 2007: AMEN Awards- Best Song of the Year- Kolomental 
• 2007: AMEN Awards- Best R&B Male Vocal Performance 
• 2007: AMEN Awards- Best R&B Album- Independent 
• 2007: AMEN Awards- Best Male Vocalist 
• 2007: AMEN Awards- Best Album of the Year- Independent 
• 2007: AMEN Awards- Best Act of the Year 
• 2006: Nigeria Entertainment Awards- Best male vocalist 
• 2006: 8 Fame Music Awards- Best Male Act 

Endorsements

Faze has worked for major international corporations including Star, Guinness, Sprite, Globacom, and many more. 

Net Worth

Different online sources have published different net worths of Faze. Based on estimation, his net worth is around $5 million. It is thought that he gained some of his wealth via endorsement deals and his experience in the music industry.

Social Media Handles

Faze is very active on social media, most especially on Instagram where he has a verified account with over 161,000 followers. You can follow him on Instagram through the following handle.

Instagram: @fazealone

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