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Birth name | Michael Chimereuche Alozie |
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Michael Chimereuche Alozie known professionally as Snazzy the Optimist or simply Snazzy is a Nigerian-South African singer-songwriter and rapper chiefly known for his debut single "Seluna".
Early life and education
Alozie was born in Nigeria but relocated to South Africa at the age of 2 with his parents. He added Rosmead Central Primary School for his primary education and Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck for his secondary education.[1]
Career
Alozie started his music career in 2017 but got mainstream attention in 2021 through the release of his single "Seluna" as a part of his Mars extended play in 2021.[2][3] Alozie has worked with Joeboy, Laycon and Oxlade throughout his career.[3][4]
References
- ↑ Alozie, Michael Chimereuche (12 August 2022). "My mother's dream for me was to study medicine – Snazzy the Optimist" (interview). Vanguard. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ↑ MIX, PULSE (20 October 2021). "Nigerian star on the rise Snazzy The Optimist has released his single off his debut ep titled 'Mars'". Pulse.ng.
- 1 2 "Meet Snazzy the Optimist, musical optimist pushing Afropop beyond". P.M. News. 17 July 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ↑ Obioha, Vanessa (3 February 2023). "Audiomack Announces 1UCID, Asake, Snazzy The Optimist on Trending Songs of the Week". This Day. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
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