Sasha P facts for kids

Sasha P (born Anthonia Yetunde Alabi on 21 May 1983) is a famous Nigerian rapper and musician. People also know her as the "First Lady of Nigerian Hip Hop." She is also a businesswoman, a lawyer, and a speaker who inspires others.

Her Early Life and School

Sasha P was the youngest of eight children. Her mother, who was a teacher, raised her after her father passed away. Sasha P lovingly called her mother Sisi Fadekemi.

She started her music journey as a child in Ibadan, Nigeria. She went to the International School Ibadan. Later, she studied Law at the University of Lagos.

Her Music Journey

Sasha P became successful when very few Nigerian women were in Hip Hop music. Her success helped open doors for other female rappers and singers in Nigeria. She started working with other artists and signed with eLDee's Trybe records.

Since 2001, Sasha P has been one of the most important female artists in Nigeria. This was especially true after she released her first album, First Lady. She released it under her own record label, STORM. She has been nominated for many awards both in Nigeria and other countries.

In 2009, she won the "Best Female Artist" award in the UK. This was at the Women in Entertainment Awards for her song "Adara." She was also nominated for two awards by the SoundCity Video Music Awards in 2009. These were for "Best Female Video" and "Best Cinematography" for her song Only One.

Sasha P was the first Nigerian female artist to perform at the World Music Awards. This was at their 20th anniversary in October 2008. She was also the first Nigerian female artist to win the Best Female Award at the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA). Besides "Adara," she released "Gidi Babe" on her birthday in 2009. In 2012, she released another song called "Bad Girl P."

In 2013, Sasha P shared that she was taking a break from music. She wanted to focus on her fashion business instead.

Beyond Music: Fashion and Helping Others

Sasha P has also worked as a fashion designer since 2004. She created Nigerian street fashion in December 2011. In August 2012, she launched her own clothing brand called Eclectic by Sasha. She designed all the clothes herself.

She has also worked as a brand ambassador for Etisalat. This means she helped promote their products. She is also a cultural ambassador for her home state, Ekiti. This means she represents her state's culture.

Sasha P believes in helping her community. She said, "I believe as an individual, I have a social responsibility to make a difference any way I can." She has shown this belief over the years. She joined the "Save a street child" project in Lagos in January 2009. She also worked on the "Maternal Mortality" project in May 2009. This project helps educate young mothers and provides them with medical care. She also inspires people with her speeches. She has worked with a campaign to stop violence against women.

In 2012, Sasha P was chosen to carry the Olympic torch for Nigeria. This was a great honor.

Her Music Albums and Songs

Here are some of the music albums and songs Sasha P has released:

Albums

• First Lady (2006)
• Gidi Babe (2009)

Singles

• Oya (2002)
• Work it (2002)
• Emi Le Gan (2003)
• Adara (2008)
• Only One (2009)
• Bad Girl P (2012)
• Falling in Love (2014)

Awards and Recognitions

Sasha P has received many awards and nominations for her work in music.

Amen Awards

Women in Entertainment Video Awards

Channel O Music Video Awards

Kora Awards

MTV Africa Music Awards

Sound City Music Video Awards