Neon Adejo
Birth nameNeon Adejo Yunisa
Born24 October
Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2014–present

Neon Adejo Yunisa, better known by the stage name Neon Adejo[1] (born October 24) is a Nigerian gospel songwriter, singer and worship leader well known for the hit song "Eze Ebube".[2][3]

Biography

Neon Adejo was born on 24 October in Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria. He is the first of six children in a Muslim family.[4] He grew up as a Muslim but later on converted to Christianity[5][6]

In 2013, He attained a Bachelor's Degree in History and International Relations from the Kogi State University, Nigeria[7]

Music career

Adejo started singing at the age of 13 but officially started his music career in 2014.[8] He released his first album titled Tell The World in 2020 comprising 10 tracks.

A year after, in March 2021, Adejo released his second album and first EP titled Songs of Gratitude comprising five tracks with Eze Ebube and Breathe Upon Me inclusive.[9][10]

In September 2022, he announced the release of his third album Nothing But The Gospel.[11][12]

Discography

Albums

Title Date Released Details
Nothing but the gospel September 2022
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming, CD
  • Number of Tracks: 7[13]
Songs of Gratitude (EP) March 2021
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming, CD
  • Number of Tracks: 5[14]
Tell the world April 2020
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming, CD
  • Number of Tracks: 10

Singles

  • Take It Away (2018) [15]
  • Chinecherem (2019) [12]
  • Onyenemema (2020)
  • Amen (2021)[16]
  • Eze Ebube (2021) [2]
  • Eze Ebube II (2022)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref
2023 Kingdom Achievers' Award Songwriter of the Year Won [17][18]
The Headies Best Inspirational Single Won [19][20]
GX Awards Best Male Artiste of the Year Nominated [21]
2023 Praise Achievement Awards, Ghana Best Song of the Year Africa Won
2023 Kingdom Achievers Award Spotlight Artist of the Year Won
2023 Kingdom Achievers award Song of the Year Won

Tours

References

  1. 1 2 "Neon Adejo: Reintroducing the gospel through songs in the United Kingdom". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  2. 1 2 "Neon Adejo Returns with New Hit Single, "Eze Ebube"". NotjustOk. 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  3. ↑ "How Eze Ebube was birthed, by artiste Neon Adejo". The Nation Online.
  4. ↑ "Neon Adejo And The Birth Of Afroworship". The Independent Newspaper.
  5. ↑ Simi, Jumoke (2019-03-25). ""I owe my very existence to you" -Gospel Singer, Neon Adejo Reminisces On His Mom's Sacrifices". Motherhood In-Style Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  6. ↑ Aanu, Damilare (2019-03-25). "Neon Adejo shares emotional post as he celebrates his mother on her birthday". WITHIN NIGERIA. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  7. ↑ "Neon Adejo Biography and songs". revelationmusik.net. 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  8. ↑ "Neon Adejo Take it Away". EeZee Conceptz. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  9. ↑ Songs of Gratitude - EP by Neon Adejo, 2021-03-26, retrieved 2023-04-01
  10. ↑ Ibe, Olaedo (2023-03-24). "REINTRODUCING: 'Breathe Upon Me' by Neon Adejo will bless your day". Step FWD UK Christian Chart. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  11. ↑ "Neon Adejo Speaks About His Recent Album, Nothing But The Gospel, THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  12. 1 2 "Neon Adejo Interprets The Message Behind "Chinecherem" Music Video - Praiseworld Radio". Praiseworld Radio | Africa's #1 Online Gospel Radio Station | Nigeria. 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  13. ↑ "Neon Adejo's Latest Inspiring Album, "Nothing But the Gospel," Reveals What the Gospel Really Is - Afrocritik". 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  14. ↑ "Neon Adejo Discography". Spotify. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  15. ↑ ekpenyong, Ebenezer (2018-11-17). "Neon Adejo Drops New Song "Take It Away" ( @NeonAdejo )". Premium9ja. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  16. ↑ "Neon Adejo unveils the audio and visuals for new single, AMEN". NotjustOk. 2021-02-28. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  17. ↑ Olusanya, Funmilayo (2023-01-11). "Gospel Singer, Neon Adejo, Mike Abdul, Others Win Big At Kingdom Achievers Awards". Biztellers. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  18. ↑ "Neon Adejo, Mike Abdul, Naomi, Ariyo win at Kingdom Achievers Award". The Nation Online.
  19. ↑ "The 16th Headies Nominations: See The Full List Here". Channels Television.
  20. ↑ Skete, Philip (2023-06-12). "neon Adejo – Songs Of Gratitude". Worshipbaze. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  21. ↑ "VOTING | GX Awards 2021". The GXAwards 2023 - 6th Annual Awards. Retrieved 2023-07-12.

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