Emmy Gee
Nigerian rapper

Emmy Gee

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Introduction

Emmanuel Nwankwo, known by his stage name Emmy Gee, is a Nigerian rapper based in South Africa. His debut single, "Rands and Nairas", peaked at number 7 on South Africa's official music chart. He started recording music at age 16, and started working with producer Shizzi in 2004. He co-founded an entertainment and clothing apparel company known as Teamtalkless.

Early life and breakthrough single

Emmy Gee, born in Nigeria, is the last born of four siblings. He completed his primary and secondary education in Nigeria prior to moving to South Africa. Emmy Gee's debut single "Rands and Nairas" was released in 2013. The song features rap vocals from AB Crazy and DJ Dimplez. In a 2014 interview with ZAlebs, Emmy Gee said that after recording the song, he had a feeling that the song was going to be successful. He also revealed that AB Crazy wrote the song's hook, and said that they recorded the song to showcase the unity between Nigeria and South Africa. The music video for "Rands and Nairas" was shot and directed in South Africa by Nick Roux of Molotov Cocktail Productions.

On July 14, 2014, Emmy Gee released the remix of "Rands and Nairas" featuring Ice Prince, AB Crazy, Anatii, Phyno, Cassper Nyovest and DJ Dimplez.

Notable performances

Emmy Gee was among the few artists selected to perform at MTN's first Mandela Day concert.

Discography

Singles

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
SA
"Rands and Nairas"
(featuring AB Crazy and DJ Dimplez)
2013 7 TBA
"Rands and Nairas (Remix)"
(featuring Ice Prince, AB Crazy, Anatii, Phyno, Cassper Nyovest and DJ Dimplez)
2014
"Champagne Showers"
(featuring King Jay)
2015

Awards and nominations

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Recipient Results Ref
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Music Video of the Year (Artist & Director) "Rands and Nairas" Won
Diaspora Artist of the Year Himself Nominated
Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Newcomer Nominated
Most Gifted Video of the Year "Rands and Nairas" Nominated