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|birth_name = Naetochukwu Chikwe
|birth_name = Naetochukwu Chikwe
|alias = The 'P', Super C
|alias = The 'P', Super C
|birth_date = {{birth date |1982|12|17|df=y}}
|birth_date =
|origin = [[Imo State]], [[Nigeria]]
|origin = [[Imo State]], Nigeria
|genre = [[Rap music|Rap]], [[African hip hop]]
|genre = Rap, [[African hip hop]]
|occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]], [[Rapper]]
|occupation = Singer-songwriter, [[rapper]]
|years_active = 2006–present
|years_active = 2006–present
|label = [[Storm 360]], [[Cerious Music]]
|label = Storm 360, Cerious Music
|associated_acts = [[Ikechukwu]], [[D'banj]], [[Don Jazzy]], [[Wande Coal]], [[Davido]], [[Storm all Stars]], [[Flavour N'abania]], Lynxxx, GospelOnDeBeatz
|associated_acts = Ikechukwu, [[D'banj]], [[Don Jazzy]], [[Wande Coal]], [[Davido]], Storm all Stars, [[Flavour N'abania]], [[Lynxxx]], GospelOnDeBeatz
website = [http://www.worldfamousakademy.com/naeto.php Official website]
|Almunus = [[George Washington University]]
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[[University of Dundee]]
}}
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'''Naetochukwu Chikwe''' (born 17 December 1982), stage name '''Naeto C''', is a [[Nigeria]]n [[rapper]], [[Afrobeat]] [[artist]] and [[record producer]]. He was born in [[Houston, Texas]] and is of [[Nigeria]]n origin.<ref>http://www.mtvbase.com/music/artists/naeto-c/</ref>
'''Naetochukwu Chikwe''', stage name '''Naeto C''', is a Nigerian [[rapper]], [[Afrobeat]] artist and record producer.


==Early life==
== Early life ==
He was born in [[Houston]], Texas and is of Nigerian origin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtvbase.com/music/artists/naeto-c/ |title=Naeto C&#124; Artist Biography, Music Videos, News, Photos &#124; MTV Base |access-date=September 22, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928161155/http://www.mtvbase.com/music/artists/naeto-c/ |archivedate=September 28, 2013 }}</ref>
Naeto C is from Owerri in Imo state of Nigeria ; Born to former Nigerian Ambassador to Ireland, Doctor Mrs. Kema Chikwe and Chief Herbert Chikwe. He spent his early years in that city, in a household very influenced by music. His fondness for music grew fast and was articulated into other creative art forms, most specifically poetry, which took him to various competitions and earned him accolades as a young poet.
The Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha appointed Naeto C, as his Special Assistant on Lagos Liaison.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://dailypost.ng/2019/06/21/imo-gov-ihedioha-names-kema-chikwes-son-naeto-c-special-assistant/|title= Imo: Gov. Ihedioha names Kema Chikwe's son, Naeto C special assistant|publisher=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]|access-date=June 21, 2019}}</ref>


==Education==
==University education==
After finishing his secondary education in Lagos, he moved to the United States for higher education both in [[SUNY Old Westbury]] and a year later, [[George Washington University]]. It was at this time that he met Uzikwendu and Ikechukwu, who was then an aspiring hip-hop artist out of Washington Heights, New York. The trio went on to form the [[World Famous Akademy]], a brotherhood of musicians. They planned to grow into an independent record label but could not get their hands on the proper funds. Naeto C graduated in 2004 from the [[George Washington University]] with a BSc. in Biology, intending to go study further and become a medical doctor. After some deep self-searching he changed his mind and decided to pursue his dream and develop his talent as a musician.
After finishing his secondary education in Lagos, he moved to the United States for higher education both in [[SUNY Old Westbury]] and a year later, [[George Washington University]]. It was at this time that he met Uzikwendu and Ikechukwu, who was then an aspiring hip-hop artist out of Washington Heights, New York. The trio went on to form the World Famous Academy, a brotherhood of musicians. They planned to grow into an independent record label but could not get their hands on the proper funds. Naeto C graduated in 2004 from the [[George Washington University]] with a BSc. in [[Biology]], intending to go study further and become a medical doctor. After some deep self-searching he changed his mind and decided to pursue his dream and develop his talent as a musician.


In 2010 Naeto pursued a MSc in Energy Studies at the [[University of Dundee]] in [[Scotland]]. <ref>[http://www.thecourier.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainment/music/dundee-university-student-naeto-c-a-nigerian-hip-hop-star-1.47830 Dundee University student Naeto C a Nigerian hip-hop star] - The Courier, 7 June 2010</ref>
In 2010 Naeto pursued an MSc in Energy Studies at the [[University of Dundee]] in Scotland.<ref>[http://www.thecourier.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainment/music/dundee-university-student-naeto-c-a-nigerian-hip-hop-star-1.47830 Dundee University student Naeto C a Nigerian hip-hop star] – The Courier, June 7, 2010</ref>


It was reported in the Summer of 2013 by his mother that he was attending the [[University of Oxford]] in England studying "a course in Energy Economics" however there was no further elaboration on this course.<ref>[http://www.whispernigeria.net/2013/09/naeto-c-returns-to-school-again.html Naeto C Returns to school again.] - WhisperNigeria.net 16 October 2013</ref>
It was reported in the Summer of 2013 by his mother that he was attending the [[University of Oxford]] in England studying "a course in Energy Economics" however there was no further elaboration on this course.<ref>[http://www.whispernigeria.net/2013/09/naeto-c-returns-to-school-again.html Naeto C Returns to school again.] – WhisperNigeria.net October 16, 2013</ref>


On November 17, 2020, Naeto C graduated with a Master's of Science in Energy Economics from the University Of Dundee, Scotland.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Naeto C Bags His Masters Degree|url=https://www.nigeriafilms.com/music-news/78-musical-news/8758-naeto-c-bags-his-masters-degree|access-date=2020-09-30|website=Nigeria Films|language=en-gb}}</ref>
==Music career==
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Storm Records, (a record company based in Lagos, Nigeria) had been trying to sign the [[World Famous Akademy]] for some time, and since Naeto had decided to pursue his career as a musician he agreed along with the rest of the WFA. But they did not return to Nigeria until early 2006, when Ikechukwu released his debut album, ''[[Son Of the Soil]]''. That album laid the grounds for Naeto C and the WFA. Working as an in-house producer with his newly discovered production team “ET-Quake” (consisting of TY Mix and VC Perez), Naeto was able to display his production skills working with Storm artists like Sasha, Dare Art-Alade, GT the Guitarman, Disconnect, Saro-Wiwa and Nkiru. Within a year of working with the aforementioned artists, Naeto had successfully recorded over 60 songs including his most recent album material (a bulk of which he co-produced with ET-Quake).


==Career==
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A notable production achievement is the "I Believe" song Naeto wrote and co-produced with VC Perez (member of ET-Quake), which features himself, an up-and-coming R&B/Gospel artist, Sheun and [[Hugh Masekela]] from South Africa. Within the same year Naeto garnered a lot of experience performing, from Ikechukwu’s album launch to Chanel O awards to the I Believe Tour to Always promo tour with Sasha and many more gigs, in preparation for the phenomenal MTN Homecoming Concert, headlined by a popular friend, Nigerian pop sensation, D’banj. {{citation needed|date=December 2012}}
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Storm Records, (a record company based in Lagos, Nigeria) had been trying to sign the World Famous Akademy for some time, and since Naeto had decided to pursue his career as a musician he agreed along with the rest of the WFA. But they did not return to Nigeria until early 2006, when Ikechukwu released his debut album, ''Son Of the Soil''. That album laid the grounds for Naeto C and the WFA. Working as an in-house producer with his newly discovered production team "ET-Quake" (consisting of TY Mix and VC Perez), Naeto was able to display his production skills working with Storm artists like Sasha, Dare Art-Alade, GT the Guitarman, Disconnect, Saro-Wiwa and Nkiru. Within a year of working with the aforementioned artists, Naeto had successfully recorded over 60 songs including his sophomore album material (a bulk of which he co-produced with ET-Quake).
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"Naeto C" has recorded over 50 songs for his debut with production that transcends today’s hip hop sound MO HIT RECORD, May 2008 From the Fela inspired “Lagos City Hustla” the most articulate reflection of Hip-Hop/Afro-beat till date to the down-south-melody-stricken first single “Sitting on Top”, Naeto C has broken all boundaries and surpassed more limits than any up and coming artist, lyrically and production wise according to MO HIT RECORD.

His debut album ''[[You Know My "P"]]'' was released in May 2008.
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A notable production achievement is the "I Believe" song Naeto wrote and co-produced with VC Perez (member of ET-Quake), which features himself, an up-and-coming R&B/Gospel artist, Sheun and [[Hugh Masekela]] from South Africa. Within the same year Naeto garnered a lot of experience performing, from Ikechukwu's album launch to Channel O awards to the I Believe Tour to Always promo tour with Sasha and many more gigs, in preparation for the phenomenal MTN Homecoming Concert, headlined by a popular friend, Nigerian pop sensation, D’banj. {{citation needed|date=December 2012}}
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"Naeto C" recorded over 50 songs for his debut with production that transcended the hip hop sound of that time. From the Fela inspired "Lagos City Hustla" the most articulate reflection of Hip-Hop/Afro-beat till date to the down-south-melody-stricken first single "Sitting on Top", Naeto C has broken all boundaries and surpassed more limits than any up and coming artist, lyrically and production wise according to MO HIT RECORD.
His debut album ''You Know My "P"'' was released in May 2008. As of 2018, Naeto C's net worth was estimated to be $7.5&nbsp;million{{citation needed|date=November 2018}} and he was ranked among the richest and most influential artists in Nigeria.

== Personal life ==
Naeto C is married to Nicole Chikwe and they have three children.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-17|title=Naeto C is perfect husband, stardom not in his head, says Wife|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/09/naeto-c-is-perfect-husband-stardom-not-in-his-head-says-wife/|access-date=2020-09-30|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref> His wife described him as a 'perfect husband' despite his celebrity lifestyle and that has sustained the family and marriage. She said this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-17|title=Naeto C is perfect husband, stardom not in his head, says Wife|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/09/naeto-c-is-perfect-husband-stardom-not-in-his-head-says-wife/|access-date=2021-02-27|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
*2008: ''[[U Know My "P"]]''
*2008: ''[[U Know My "P"]]''
*2009: Stay
*2011: ''[[Super C Season]]''
*2011: ''[[Super C Season]]''
*2014: All You Want
*2015: ''Day 1'' <ref>{{cite web|title=Naeto C Drops Surprise Album Titled ‘Day 1’|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/08/14/naeto-c-drops-surprise-album-titled-day-1-see-the-tracklist/ |publisher=Bella Naija |accessdate=17 September 2015}}</ref>
*2015: ''Day 1''<ref>{{cite web|title=Naeto C Drops Surprise Album Titled 'Day 1'|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/08/14/naeto-c-drops-surprise-album-titled-day-1-see-the-tracklist/ |publisher=Bella Naija |access-date=September 17, 2015}}</ref>
*2015: Never Forget This
*2015: Festival
*2015: Shake yeah
*2015: Langbe Jina
*2015: Kere
*2015: Ati de
*2015: Complete
*2016: Facetime
*2016: Se Ti Gbo
*2017: Remember
*2021: My Baby, My 5&6


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==


===Won===
===Won===
*[[MTV Africa Music Awards 2008]] – Best New Musician<ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2008-11-23 |title=MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2008: Winners & Photos |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2008/11/mtv-africa-music-awards-mamas-winners-photos/ |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[MTV Africa Music Awards 2008]] - Best New Musician
*2009 [[Channel O Music Video Awards]] – Video of the Year<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-11-05 |title=Catch all the 2009 Channel O Music Video Awards action |url=https://www.mediaupdate.co.za/media/20172/catch-all-the-2009-channel-o-music-video-awards-action |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=Media Update |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-10-31 |title=2009 Channel O Music Video Award winners |url=https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2009/10/2009-channel-o-music-video-award.html.html |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=Linda Ikeji's Blog |language=en}}</ref>
*2009 [[Channel O Music Video Awards]] - Video Of The Year
*[[MTV Africa Music Awards 2009]] – Best New Artist<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coetzer |first=Diane |date=2008-11-24 |title=Nigerian Acts Win Big At MTV Africa Music Awards |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/nigerian-acts-win-big-at-mtv-africa-music-awards-1301118/ |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[MTV Africa Music Awards 2009]] - Best New Artist


===Nominated===
===Nominated===
*[[The Headies 2012|2012]] [[The Headies]] - [[The Headies Award for Artiste of the Year|Artiste of the Year]]
*2012 [[The Headies]] – [[The Headies Award for Artiste of the Year|Artiste of the Year]]
* 2012 The Headies - [[The Headies Award for Album of the Year|Album of the Year]] (''[[Super C Season]]'')
* 2012 The Headies – [[The Headies Award for Album of the Year|Album of the Year]] (''[[Super C Season]]'')


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.naetoc.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.naetoc.com/ Official Website]
* [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=290462800 Naeto C Supporters] MySpace
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081114180429/http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile Naeto C Supporters] MySpace
* [http://www.stormnigeria.com/music/newsdetail.php?id=5 Storm 360 - The Entertainment Company]
* [http://www.stormnigeria.com/music/newsdetail.php?id=5 Storm 360 – The Entertainment Company]


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Latest revision as of 22:13, 13 December 2024

Naeto C
Background information
Birth nameNaetochukwu Chikwe
Also known asThe 'P', Super C
OriginImo State, Nigeria
GenresRap, African hip hop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, rapper
Years active2006–present
LabelsStorm 360, Cerious Music

Naetochukwu Chikwe, stage name Naeto C, is a Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer.

Early life

[edit]

He was born in Houston, Texas and is of Nigerian origin.[1] The Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha appointed Naeto C, as his Special Assistant on Lagos Liaison.[2]

Education

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After finishing his secondary education in Lagos, he moved to the United States for higher education both in SUNY Old Westbury and a year later, George Washington University. It was at this time that he met Uzikwendu and Ikechukwu, who was then an aspiring hip-hop artist out of Washington Heights, New York. The trio went on to form the World Famous Academy, a brotherhood of musicians. They planned to grow into an independent record label but could not get their hands on the proper funds. Naeto C graduated in 2004 from the George Washington University with a BSc. in Biology, intending to go study further and become a medical doctor. After some deep self-searching he changed his mind and decided to pursue his dream and develop his talent as a musician.

In 2010 Naeto pursued an MSc in Energy Studies at the University of Dundee in Scotland.[3]

It was reported in the Summer of 2013 by his mother that he was attending the University of Oxford in England studying "a course in Energy Economics" however there was no further elaboration on this course.[4]

On November 17, 2020, Naeto C graduated with a Master's of Science in Energy Economics from the University Of Dundee, Scotland.[5]

Career

[edit]

Storm Records, (a record company based in Lagos, Nigeria) had been trying to sign the World Famous Akademy for some time, and since Naeto had decided to pursue his career as a musician he agreed along with the rest of the WFA. But they did not return to Nigeria until early 2006, when Ikechukwu released his debut album, Son Of the Soil. That album laid the grounds for Naeto C and the WFA. Working as an in-house producer with his newly discovered production team "ET-Quake" (consisting of TY Mix and VC Perez), Naeto was able to display his production skills working with Storm artists like Sasha, Dare Art-Alade, GT the Guitarman, Disconnect, Saro-Wiwa and Nkiru. Within a year of working with the aforementioned artists, Naeto had successfully recorded over 60 songs including his sophomore album material (a bulk of which he co-produced with ET-Quake).

A notable production achievement is the "I Believe" song Naeto wrote and co-produced with VC Perez (member of ET-Quake), which features himself, an up-and-coming R&B/Gospel artist, Sheun and Hugh Masekela from South Africa. Within the same year Naeto garnered a lot of experience performing, from Ikechukwu's album launch to Channel O awards to the I Believe Tour to Always promo tour with Sasha and many more gigs, in preparation for the phenomenal MTN Homecoming Concert, headlined by a popular friend, Nigerian pop sensation, D’banj. [citation needed] "Naeto C" recorded over 50 songs for his debut with production that transcended the hip hop sound of that time. From the Fela inspired "Lagos City Hustla" the most articulate reflection of Hip-Hop/Afro-beat till date to the down-south-melody-stricken first single "Sitting on Top", Naeto C has broken all boundaries and surpassed more limits than any up and coming artist, lyrically and production wise according to MO HIT RECORD. His debut album You Know My "P" was released in May 2008. As of 2018, Naeto C's net worth was estimated to be $7.5 million[citation needed] and he was ranked among the richest and most influential artists in Nigeria.

Personal life

[edit]

Naeto C is married to Nicole Chikwe and they have three children.[6] His wife described him as a 'perfect husband' despite his celebrity lifestyle and that has sustained the family and marriage. She said this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in 2019.[7]

Discography

[edit]
  • 2008: U Know My "P"
  • 2009: Stay
  • 2011: Super C Season
  • 2014: All You Want
  • 2015: Day 1[8]
  • 2015: Never Forget This
  • 2015: Festival
  • 2015: Shake yeah
  • 2015: Langbe Jina
  • 2015: Kere
  • 2015: Ati de
  • 2015: Complete
  • 2016: Facetime
  • 2016: Se Ti Gbo
  • 2017: Remember
  • 2021: My Baby, My 5&6

Awards and nominations

[edit]

Won

[edit]

Nominated

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "Naeto C| Artist Biography, Music Videos, News, Photos | MTV Base". Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved September 22, 2013.
  2. ^ "Imo: Gov. Ihedioha names Kema Chikwe's son, Naeto C special assistant". Daily Post. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  3. ^ Dundee University student Naeto C a Nigerian hip-hop star – The Courier, June 7, 2010
  4. ^ Naeto C Returns to school again. – WhisperNigeria.net October 16, 2013
  5. ^ "Naeto C Bags His Masters Degree". Nigeria Films. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  6. ^ "Naeto C is perfect husband, stardom not in his head, says Wife". Vanguard News. September 17, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  7. ^ "Naeto C is perfect husband, stardom not in his head, says Wife". Vanguard News. September 17, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  8. ^ "Naeto C Drops Surprise Album Titled 'Day 1'". Bella Naija. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  9. ^ BellaNaija.com (November 23, 2008). "MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2008: Winners & Photos". BellaNaija. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  10. ^ "Catch all the 2009 Channel O Music Video Awards action". Media Update. November 5, 2009. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  11. ^ "2009 Channel O Music Video Award winners". Linda Ikeji's Blog. October 31, 2009. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  12. ^ Coetzer, Diane (November 24, 2008). "Nigerian Acts Win Big At MTV Africa Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
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