Waconzy

Waconzy who is currently on tour in the US, got to hang with the stars..He is also working on a remix of hit track Ekpoh with Mims..Nice one - misspetite

As the United States of America elections draw closer, Nigerian singer and business mogul, Waconzy, was recently spotted in Silver spring, Maryland with June Trone, wife of US congressional candidate and business mogul, David Trone.

In a video posted online, Waconzy and June urged the people of the 8th district of Maryland to show support for Trone. Trone also tweeted at Waconzy to endorse his support.

Now that the I Celebrate singer has waded into American politics, what does it mean for his music career? Waconzy fans, let us know what you think. - nationalmirror

Waconzy Ekpoh featured on the Tempo music cross caribbean countdown top 10 - tempo music

Nigerian song writer, singer and record producer, Waconzy who is still on his American tour was recentlyspotted with music mogul, P.Diddy. - thenet

Obinna Kelvin Anyanwu (born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria), better known by stage name Waconzy, is a singer, songwriter, record producer and philanthropist with family roots in Umuahia, Abia State. He is the founder of Dv8 Media and the Waconzy foundation. He rose to prominence in 2010 with his song "I Celebrate" which appeared on the I Celebrate album. His second album Money Back Guarantee was released in 2013. He is currently signed to Dv8 Media.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waconzy - Wikipedia

Waconzy is a Nigerian born singer/songwriter who rose to prominence with the release of his single “I Celebrate”. In addition to being a musician, Waconzy is also philanthropist seen in the launch of his foundation, Waconzy Foundation. During the latter part of 2015, Waconzy released his greatest hits album, which featured songs like, “Na God”. Amandah Opoku sat down with Waconzy to talk about his greatest hits release, record label DV8 and what fans can expect this year! Check out the interview below!

Amandah Opoku: For those who are not familiar with you, can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
Waconzy: My name is Kelvin, I am known by stage name Waconzy. I am an Afro beats singer with family roots in the igbo tribe of Nigeria.. I write, sing, produce and perform. I am also a charity worker and a project manager. I am the founder and CEO of Dv8 Media and Waconzy foundation.

AO: What did you decide call yourself Waconzy?
Waconzy: The name waconzy was given to me by my Ghanaian rapper when I was about 16 years old. The name waconzy is a blend of two english words “Wacko” and “Zanny” which both mean eccentric and i feel those words describe my music and personality a great deal as I always dare to be different.

AO: Why did you decide to pursue a career in music?
Waconzy: I started my career in music because music was my only true found love. Music was the only way i could express myself and share my good news to the world. I love music it gives me joy and satisfaction.

AO: Your latest release is “Na God”, whose music video you released in October. Waconzy: What was the inspiration for the song?
My music is my truth; it is the expression of my personal life story. Na God was inspired by a recent life challenge. i recently got myself involved in a lot of issues and i didn’t have any way out but by means of Gods love and grace, i overcame all the temptations unhurt and i also recovered all that i lost. The song also gives back the thanks and glory to God Almighty.

AO: You are an independent artist, currently signed to your own record label DV8 Media. What inspired you to create your own record label?
Waconzy: I believe in the saying that if you want something done, “Do it yourself” . Over the years,i waited for a record deal but soon realized that i could start getting some things done while i wait for the deal. so i decided to study the industry, read books, took a degree in project management and finally i set up my record label Dv8 Media to handle my affairs. I am still open to bigger opportunities / record deals though.

AO: Why did you decide to name your record label, DV8 Media?
Waconzy: The word Dv8 means “Deviate”. more like stand out from the crowd. Be unconventional, Be different .and that what i stand for. Instead of Dv8 records, we chose to call it Dv8 Media as we also have interest in other parts the media business asides the music industry.

AO: Will you be signing any artists to your label?
Waconzy: We recently signed our first artiste CeeCollins. He is a very good highlife Afrobeats singer and we are very proud to welcome him to the Dv8 family.

AO: As an artist, what would you like fans and music listeners alike to take away from your music?
Waconzy: I always want my listeners to always be Inspired when they listen to my music. i want my music to always talk to their soul and give them hope in difficult citations.

AO: The African music scene has changed and developed since your debut in 2008, with the emergence of Afro Beats as a dominating genre. Will this change and shift affect your music?
Waconzy: No it won’t. i am an innovative and versatile artiste.

AO: Following your last release “Na Good”, what can fans expect from you this year?
Waconzy: I just dropped a new single titled “Powerful”. We would be releasing the video for the track “balling like Waconzy” next month April 2016. After which we will drop the remix for same track with Jamaican singer Cecile. After that,we will drop the videos for the songs “Ogbono and Powerful”. Also Expect to hear new tunes from our new artiste CeeCollins.

Before the end of the year, we will also have the third “Waconzy versus malaria campaign”. this campaign is an anti-malaria campaign aimed at eradicating malaria from developing countries and its sponsored by Waconzy foundation. I shall also be touring different parts of the world to spread my message and have a one and one with my fans.

AO: Are there any artists or DJ’s you’d like to collaborate with in the future?
Waconzy: I have worked with couple of great artistes like Truth Hurts, Timaya, Banky W and many more. I have also worked with Dj Tim Westwood, Dj Humility , Dj Xclusive and lots of Great afro beats Djs worldwide

I look forward to working with more artiste. some people i love 2 work with now include Damien Marley, Rhianna, Sean Paul, Kanye west, Wiz Khalifa, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, Drake, Miley Cyrus, Krik Franklin, Nicki Minaj, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Cecile, jayz and Rihanna.

Am also looking forward to working with great djs: David Guetta, Skrillex, dj Khaled, Calvin Harris and Diplo

AO: The music industry is constantly changing which is seen with the emergence of music sites such as TIDAL, and Spotify. What are your thoughts on how music is consumed? Do you prefer users buying on digital sites or streaming?
Waconzy: For me, I rather a fan buy my music than stream it but I have nothing against streaming as it also increases my stream of income.

AO: As we mentioned the African music scene is developing, with the emergence of Afro Beat artists who are taking over the scene. Which artists have you been listening to these days?
Waconzy: I listen to every good artiste, none in particular.

AO: Which songs by these artists would you recommend to our viewers?
Waconzy: Here are Some Afrobeats songs I like people to check out.
CEECOLLINS - SHOLA https://soundcloud.com/iamceecollins/shola
Teckno wash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFVbvQ-rfXY
WACONZY - I CELEBRATE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqh08EVpHhs
DJ Shabsy - Raba ft. Kiss Daniel X Sugarboy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MihRmGPYOk
WIZKID – OJUELEGBA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7QiLceJSLQ

AO: You released your greatest hits album last year, what are your plans for this year? What do you hope to achieve before the end of 2016?
Waconzy: In 2016, we will definitely drop fresh hits and videos to keep the fans entertained plus they should also expect songs from our new artiste Cee Collins. We will also be giving back to the society at large via the Waconzy versus Malaria zero tolerance campaign

AO: Before we end the interview, is there anything you’d like to say to our viewers and your fans?
Waconzy: I want to thank my fans for the support so far and i want to let them know that with God on their side, there will always be light at the end of the tunnel. I advice every Good man out there to fight against evil. like the saying goes, evil things happen when good people do nothing.

Also want my people to know that the present can never be the same with the future. all you need do is have a plan, hope and depend on God, be focused/disciplined and pray. If you fail, Try again and again and again. Success is surely yours! I also advice my female fans to treat their womanhood with respect and strive to be self dependent. God bless all my people.

Let’s talk on:
Instagram.com/Waconzy
https://twitter.com/Waconzy
https://www.facebook.com/nigerianmusiclatests/ https://www.youtube.com/waconzy


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Kelvin Anyanwu, better known as Waconzy, us a Washington DC based singer-songwriter, record producer and philanthropist with family roots in Nigeria.

His is the founder of Dv8 Media and the Waconzy foundation. He rose to prominence in 2010 with his song ‘I Celebrate’ which appeared on the I Celebrate album. Waconzy released his second album Money Back Guarantee in 2013.

When Waconzy arrived on the music scene in 2010 with his ‘I Celebrate’ album, he wasn’t the typical crooner as he had no fear of stepping outside of the box. His great sense of production, conceptualization, lyrics and the quality of producers he surrounds himself with puts him in an optimal position for continued success.

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Waconzy who has received critical acclaim from the likes of MTV and CNN, has worked with artists such as Wizkid, BankyW and has performed alongside R Kelly and Usher.

Not to be outdone by his exploits in the music industry, Waconzy is also accomplished in several other fields including charity. Waconzy has fed over a thousand destitute in one day and kicked off the Waconzy versus Malaria zero tolerance campaign via his Waconzy foundation.

The latest single Powerful is an upbeat dance and inspirational track where Waconzy opens up on his personal life, recent challenges he recently faced which almost lead to his death but God saved him. Written by Waconzy and produced by Emanni, Powerful is now available on all major media providers.

Waconzy - Flavourmag Team

Waconzy gets interviews on Cool FM by Freeze & Kaylah. Waconzy talks about the morale behind naming his album, 'Money Back Guarantee', forthcoming track labelled 'Ekpo' and some other topics. Enjoy. - https://www.netnaija.com

Waconzy, who is passionate about eradicating malaria has taken his 'Waconzy vs Malaria' campaign to Niger-Delta. In 2013, Waconzy’s silver-spoon foundation launched the Waconzy Versus Malaria Zero Tolerance Campaign in Lagos (see pictures here) and since then, so many Nigerians have benefited via his campaign donations.

Waconzy recently partnered with Chief Sobere Diri, chairman of Hamilton Technologies to donate a large number of treated mosquito nets, anti-malaria drugs to residents of riverine areas in Niger delta to help eradicate malaria from that area.


"Malaria is the biggest enemy of the human race. Malaria kills about 3,000 Children daily and about 2 million people yearly. I believe we cannot keep waiting on the government, thats why i took it upon myself to be an agent of change and touch as many lives as possible via my "Waconzy Versus Malaria 2" anti-malaria campaign. Also calling on more Nigerians to join the fight against malaria so together we can save more lives".......Waconzy tweets

For Partnership/Enquires, email: silverspoonfoundation@waconzy.com

See pictures of Waconzy's recent "Waconzy versus Malaria" campaign in Kalaibiama Rivers state, below... - linda ikeji

Waconzy recently concluded his 2014 Hottest Naija Boy Alive sold out European tour.. He toured Germany,Austria and Amsterdam.During one of his performances - misspetite