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Erigga
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| Birth name | Erhiga Agarivbie |
| Also known as | PaperBoi, 2 seconds, Eribaba, New Money |
| Born | 30 March 1987 Warri, Delta, Nigeria |
| Genres | Hip hop|Folk Rap |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Area to the World Emirate Empire |
Erhiga Agarivbie, known by his stage name Erigga, is a popular Nigerian rapper and singer. He was born on March 30, 1987, and grew up in Delta State, Nigeria.
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Erigga's Early Life and School Days
Erhiga Agarivbie was born in Warri, Delta State, on March 30, 1987. He grew up there with his family. Erigga is the oldest of five children. He went to Standard International School for both his primary and secondary education.
Erigga's Music Career
Erigga started his music journey in early 2010. He has worked with many talented music producers. Some of these include Mr Nolimit, C Major, and Beatsbymellow.
First Songs and Videos
Erigga's first song was called "Mo Street Gan". The music video for this song was filmed in Nigeria. It was directed by AKIN Alabi. "Mo Street Gan" even became the theme song for Radio Continental.
In 2013, Erigga released another song titled "Coupé Décalé". It featured Shuun Bebe. Many TV stations in Nigeria supported the music video for this song. In early 2014, he released "Love No Be Garri," which featured Jimoh Waxiu.
Albums and Big Hits
On July 17, 2017, Erigga released his album A Trip To The South. This album featured other famous artists like Orezi, Skales, and Duncan Mighty.
In 2018, Erigga released a very popular song called "Motivation". It featured Victor AD. This song became a huge hit. It has been watched over a million times on YouTube.
In 2019, Erigga released his much-awaited album, "The Erigma 2". This album has 18 songs. It includes guest appearances from artists like Victor AD, Zlatan, MI Abaga, Ice Prince, and Vector. Many producers worked on "The Erigma 2". These include Mr Nolimit, C Major, and KO Beat. Mr Nolimit also mixed and mastered the album.
In 2025, Erigga won the Best Rap Album award at The Headies. This award was for his album "Family Time".
Erigga's Awards and Nominations
Erigga has been recognized for his music with several awards and nominations.
| Year | Event | Prize | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2025 | The Headies | Best Rap Album | "Family Time" by Erigga | Won |
| 2019 | The Headies | Best Street Hop Artiste | Erigga for "Motivation" (feat. Victor AD) | Nominated |
| 2012 | Erigga for "Mo Street Gan" | Nominated | ||
| Lyricist on the Roll | Nominated |
Erigga's Music Albums
Here is a list of Erigga's studio albums and their release details.
| Title | Details |
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| The Erigma |
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| Okorowanta |
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| A Trip to The South |
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| The Erigma II |
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| Before The Chaos EP |
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| Family Time |
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