Buchi Atuonwu, popularly known as Buchi, is a Nigerian song-writer, author, poet spoken words and reggae gospel artist. He started as a disc jockey in night clubs.[1]
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| Birth name | Buchi Atuonwu |
| Born | June 24, 1964 Kaduna, Nigeria |
| Origin | Ikwuano, Abia State, Nigeria |
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| Spouse | Jane Atuonwu |
Buchi is part of Christ Embassy's LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry.[1]
Early life and education
editBuchi is a native of Abia state south-east Nigeria, but was born in Kaduna on June 24, 1964.[2]
Education
He attended Methodist College Uzuakoli and Federal Government College, Enugu both in south-east Nigeria. Upon completion of his secondary school, Buchi gained admission to the University of Lagos in 1983 where he obtained a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literary Studies in three years. By 1988, he obtained a second degree and took up an appointment to lecture at the same institution while studying for his Ph.D.
Buchi continued in the University of Lagos as a lecturer until 1994 when he began actively writing literature, poetry and music. [3]
Black Activism
During his stay at the university, Buchi's developed interest in black activism via a reggae club, and it progressively increased through the years. This evolution was prompted by his exposure to ideologies during a presentation by Oliver Thambo and representatives of the African National Congress (ANC) from South Africa during the club's enlightening exhibition centered on the theme of "Apartheid in South Africa". This contributed to his exploration of literature authored by prominent black activists such as Dennis Bruts, Wole Soyinka and Muta Baruka, and it contributed to Buchi's connection with reggae music. This connection was rooted in the perception of reggae as a medium to articulate opposition against oppression. This led him to join one of the campus confraternities, which, during that period, positioned themselves as proponents of anti-oppression initiatives.[4]
Music
edit1999 was his breakout year.[5] Buchi began his musical career as a Disc Jockey at an 80s popular Night Club called Floating Bukka, which was in a docked vessel at the Marina, Lagos Island. He was invited to join the gig by Ras Kimono. [6]
Personal life
editHe has lived most of his life in Lagos. He is married to Jane Atuonwu. [7] He has four children all of which have featured on his musical project at various times. He released a song 'Normally' on his 8th Album titled, 'Normally' which featured all his children. Buchi's past has helped to set his present in motion.[8] He was a lecturer in UNILAG during the day and was a DJ at night. He is still pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Semantics and Social Linguistics at Unilag.[9] buchi became a Christian in 1992 he use to be a smoker but the last time he smoked was 30th December 1992 after he gave his life to Christ.[10]
Albums
editBuchi has released 8 Studio albums and two books. The audio albums are as follows:
- 1999 - These Days
- 2002 - So Beatutiful
- 2005 - What A Life
- 2008 - Sounds Of Life
- 2011 - Judah
- 2014 - I See
- 2017 - Red, Gold & Green
- 2020 - 11:59
Books
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Man, The New. "Biography of Minister Buchi Atuonwu Bwai". The New Man. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ a b Modernghana. ""I Live on My Seeds"— Buchi Atuonwu, top Nigeria Reggae Gospel Artiste". modernghana.com. Modernghana. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ^ Man, The New (2023-08-18). "Biography of Minister Buchi Atuonwu Bwai". The New Man. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ Bazeet (2023-03-30). "Buchi Biography, Career, Achievements and Songs". Tobivibes. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ Rapheal (2022-12-17). "When I met Jesus, I stopped running from gangs, police and". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ Oladipo, Bimpe (2018-07-18). "ANTUONWU, Buchi". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ Oladipo, Bimpe (2018-07-18). "ANTUONWU, Buchi". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ Rapheal (2022-12-17). "When I met Jesus, I stopped running from gangs, police and". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "when i met Jesus , i stopped running from gangs , police and bullets - Buchi gospel singer". The Sun. December 18, 2022.
- ^ Egole, Anozie (June 29, 2023). "i feel naked without a cap - Buchi". Vanguard.
- ^ Anozie, Egole. "I feel naked without a cap – Buchi". vanguardngr.com. Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ^ Egole, Anozie (June 29, 2013). "i feel naked without a cap - Buchi". Vanguard.
- ^ "My Weed And I Book By Buchi Atuonwu, ('tp') | Indigo". www.indigo.ca. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
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