Wizard Chan
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| Birth name | Fuayefika Maxwell |
| Born | Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
Fuayefika Maxwell (born 26, June) known professionally as ‘Wizard Chan’ is a Nigerian reggae and hip-hop singer, songwriter and music producer.[1] He released his first official single titled 'Halo Halo' in 2020. However, he rose to limelight with the hit single ‘Earth Song’ which was released in December 2022. In 2023, he won awards at The Headies and the Galaxy Music Awards.[2]
Early life[edit]
Maxwell was born on 26 June in Okrika, Rivers State, to the family of Chief & Mrs Fuayefika, as the last of five children. He is an indigene of Port Harcourt, and also spent most of his childhood there. He acquired his secondary education from De World International Secondary School, Rivers State. He graduated from Wisconsin International University College in Accra, Ghana where he studied Marketing. He returned to Nigeria after graduation and went to Sokoto for his NYSC.[3]
Music career[edit]
Maxwell started writing songs as a child. He was a member of the choir and recorded his first unofficial song in December 2011 after his secondary education . With time, he started by making covers of various hit songs and posting it on social media platforms.[4]
In 2020, he officially started his music career by debuting his first single titled ‘Halo Halo’.[5] In October 2020, he released another single ‘Truth’. However, he did not gain much recognition until December 2022 when he released the single titled ‘Earth Song’.[6] The song gained him popularity and climbed the charts as one of the Top 20 Songs in Nigeria on Apple Music.[7]
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
- Halo Halo
- Truth
- Y.O.L.O
- Miss You -- Thousand Voices ft Wizard Chan (2022)
- Earth Song
- Highlife
- Moses ft Boma Nime [8]
- Drumline -- 01FRNCH ft Wizard Chan
- Beast of Our nation -- King Perryy ft Wizard Chan & Tuzi [9]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
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| 2023 | The Headies | Best Alternative Song of the year | Earth song | Won | [10] |
| Best Songwriter of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [10] | ||
| Galaxy Music Awards | Best Alternative Song of the year | Earth song | Won | [11][12] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Spotlight Monday – Wizard Chan - The49thStreet". 2023-09-04. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ "Rema, Burna Boy, Wizard Chan Top 2023 Headies Awards: Full Winners List". Billboard. 2023-09-04. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ Jayeoba, Deborah (2023-04-11). "Wizard Chan: The Messenger Of The Creator | African Folder". Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ Animashaun, Damilola (2023-02-03). "uNder: Best New Artists (January 2023)". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ Mgbemena, Chukwuebuka (2023-04-21). "Afro-Reggae Has Come A Long Way. These Are The Leading Faces - Digimillennials". Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ Wemakor, Senanu Damilola (2023-02-15). "Chris Brown, Don Jazzy endorse Wizard Chan's 'Earth Song' - Starr Fm". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ Ihejirika, Uzoma (2023-09-04). "Meet Wizard Chan, the latest Headies 'Best Alternative Son8062g' Winner He is widely known as native doctor". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ "The Best Afrobeats Songs Right Now - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-06-23). "New Music: King Perryy feat. Wizard Chan & Tuzi – Beast of our Nation". Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ a b "Headies Award 2023 nominees list: Asake, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage plus odas wey make di list". BBC News Pidgin. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ "Winners at The 5th Edition Of The Galaxy Music Awards". Galaxy Music Awards.
- ^ "Galaxy Music Awards 2023: Odumodu Blvck, Burna Boy, Omah Lay, Wizard Chan, Flavour dominate nominees' list". Vanguard Newspaper.