Chinedu Okoli, better known by his stage name Flavour N’abania or simply Flavour, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and performer. He began his musical career as a drummer for a local church in his hometown of Enugu State. Flavour is popularly known across Africa and the world for his hit song “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)”. He is currently signed to 2nite Entertainment.

NAME: Chinedu Okoli

DATE OF BIRTH: 23 November 1983

PLACE OF BIRTH:  Umunze, Anambra State, Nigeria

OCCUPATION: Singer songwriter dancer actor

CARRIER AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: At the age of 19, Flavour emerged unto Nigeria’s musical scene as a drummer and pianist for a local Enugu band. After learning to play drums professionally, Flavour received an offer to perform at City Centre, Enugu. The massive crowd at City Centre inspired him to gain new grounds and reach great heights. Flavour’s educational background in music enabled him to learn music production from Dekumzy, Isi Charles and Nnachie.

HONOUR AND AWARDS: Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Afro Pop “Ada Ada”
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Indigenous Artist of the Year
Best Album of the Year Blessed Nominated
Best Music Video of the year (Artist & Director) “Oh! Baby (You & I)”
(Chidinma featuring Flavour N’abania)
African Muzik Magazine Awards Best Male West Africa
Best Traditional Artist
Best Video of the Year”Ada Ada”
City People Entertainment Awards Musician Of The Year (Male)
Best Collabo of the Year “Oh! Baby (You & I)”
(Chidinma featuring Flavour N’abania) Nominated
Video of the Year”Ada Ada”
MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 Best Live Act
Ghana Music Awards African Artiste of the Year
2013 The Headies Artiste of the Year
Album of the Year Blessed
Best R&B/Pop Album Nominated
Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) Video of the Year “Ada Ada”
Best High Life Video
Best Indigenous Concept
Best use of costumes
Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Indigenous Artist/Group
Ghana Music Awards African Artiste of the Year Nominated
City People Entertainment Awards Musician of the Year (Male)
Best Collabo of the Year “Give it to Me”
(Kcee featuring Flavour N’abania)
2012 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) Best Highlife “Kwarikwa”
(featuring M-Jay, Wage G.Jay Dey, Elense) Nominated
Channel O Music Video Awards Best R&B Video “Oyi Remix”
(featuring Tiwa Savage)
The Headies Best Collabo “Orobo”
(Sound Sultan featuring Excel and Flavour)
Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Indigenous Artist/Group
2011 Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Afro-Pop Video “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)”
Most Gifted African West Video Nominated
Hip Hop World Awards (The Headies) Best R&B Single “Oyi Remix”
(featuring Tiwa Savage)
Best Collabo “Number One”
(M.I featuring Flavour N’abania)
Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best High Life Video “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)”
2010 Ghana Music Awards African Artiste of the Year