Eva Alordiah facts for kids
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Eva Alordiah
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Alordiah in 2013
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| Birth name | Elohor Eva Alordiah |
| Born | 13 August 1989 Abuja, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
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Elohor Eva Alordiah, known as Eva Alordiah or simply Eva, is a talented Nigerian rapper, make-up artist, and business owner. She was born on August 13, 1989. Eva has made important contributions to the music scene in Nigeria. She has won several awards for her music, including a Nigeria Entertainment Award.
Eva's first music collection, called Gigo (Garbage in Garbage Out), was released for free online in 2011. She also helped start Kobocourse.com, a website that teaches new ideas to people in Africa. Later, she released another music collection called Eva in 2014. Her first full album, 1960, was released in 2016.
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Eva's Journey in Music
Early Life and Music Start
Eva Alordiah was born in Abuja, Nigeria. Her mother introduced her to music by playing songs from the 1970s and 1980s. Eva has said that artists like Michael Jackson and Bob Marley inspired her music.
Growing up, Eva loved art, drawing, and reading. She joined the drama club at her school and sang in her church choir. When she was 10, she wrote a short story and dreamed of becoming an author. After learning about the rapper Eminem, she started writing her own rap verses. This inspired her to become a professional rapper.
Balancing School and Business
At 16, Eva balanced her schoolwork with starting her own businesses. She wanted to earn money and be independent. She tried out for acting and modeling jobs. Eva also sold used clothes at school. She began her career as a photography model.
Eva earned a degree in computer science from Bowen University. Her very first song recorded in a studio was "I Dey Play," released in 2009. It featured a rap part by Tha Suspect.
First Music Collection and Record Deals
Eva began working on her first music collection, Gigo (Garbage in Garbage Out), as an independent artist. This collection had 9 songs and was released on November 20, 2011. It included popular songs like "I Done Did It" and "High."
In 2012, Eva released the song "High." Its music video came out in May 2012. When the video first appeared on MTV Base, some people misunderstood the song's meaning. Eva explained that "High" is about overcoming life's challenges and difficulties.
In May 2012, news spread that Eva had signed with Trybe Records. This record label was owned by eLDee. However, in November 2013, it was reported that Eva had left Trybe Records. The label stated that Eva's ideas did not match their plans. Eva later said that she was never officially signed to Trybe Records. After this situation, she took a break from music to think about her craft.
In February 2013, Eva released the song "Mercy." She also released a promotional song called "Lights Out" in July 2013. Eva said she recorded "Lights Out" to show how versatile she is as an artist. In August 2013, Nokia Nigeria chose her as a judge for their "Don't Break Da Beat" competition.
Albums and New Projects
In 2012, Eva started working on her first studio album, 1960. The first song from the album, "Deaf," was released in January 2014. Eva also created a rap competition just for girls to promote the song. She enjoys creating visual content and has helped direct all her music videos.
Eva was part of BBC Radio 1xtra's Live Lounge in Lagos. She performed alongside famous artists like M.I and Wizkid. Eva also worked with Burna Boy and Sarkodie on a song for the TV show Shuga.
In August 2014, Eva became an ambassador for Guinness Nigeria's "Made of Black" campaign. She performed at the launch event and appeared in their TV commercial. In September 2014, "War Coming" was released as the second song from her 1960 album.
On November 6, 2014, Eva announced that her album 1960 would be released in January 2015. The album features collaborations with artists like Femi Kuti and Yemi Alade. On November 20, 2014, Eva released her second music collection, Eva, for free online. The music video for "War Coming" premiered in March 2015.
Eva's first mixtape, Because You Been Waiting, was released on March 1, 2016. It included a sample from a song by DMX. After taking a break from music, Eva released the song "Friend or Foe" in January 2020. She also helped direct its music video.
Music Releases
Studio Albums
- 1960 (2016)
- Evarything Good (2022)
Music Collections (EPs)
- Gigo (Garbage in Garbage Out) (2011)
- Eva (2014)
Mixtapes
- Because You Been Waiting (2016)
Awards and Recognition
Eva Alordiah has received several awards and nominations for her work in music.
- The Headies: She was nominated for awards like "Best Rap Single" for "Deaf" in 2014 and "Next Rated" in 2012.
- Nigeria Entertainment Awards: In 2012, she won "Most Promising Act to Watch." She was also nominated for "Best Rap Act of the Year" multiple times.
- Eloy Awards: In 2011, she won "Female Rap Artiste of the Year."
- YEM Awards: In 2012, her song "I Don Did It" won "Best Rap Single (Female)."
Images for kids
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Eva performing in 2012
