Ebele Ezeamakam, known as Ebele the flutist, the first Nigerian professional female flutist.[1]

Ebele the Flutist
Birth nameEbele Ezeamakam
OriginAnambra State, Nigeria
GenresGospel
Occupation(s)Songwriter, composer
InstrumentFlute
Years active2009 – present

Career

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Ezeamakam's passion for the flute started at 14 years old.[2] She has released an official single co-written by Cobhams Asuquo titled, "Dreams Come True".[3]

Discography

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Selected singles

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  • "Jawa Chineke" (2009)
  • "If You Don't Know" (2011)
  • "Oghama"(2014)
  • "Dream Come True" (2015)

Awards and nominations

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Award Category Result Ref
Inspirational Women's Award Best Use of Instruments Won [4]
Classic African Merit Awards First Female Flutist in Nigeria Won [5]
Crystal Awards Best Use of Instruments Nominated [6]
Nigerian Gospel Music Video Awards Best Jazz Music Video Nominated [7]
Nigerian Gospel Music Video Awards Best Use of Instrument Nominated [7]

References

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  1. ^ "Ebele, the flutist: 'I have broken traditional norm to raise the bar'". 19 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Ebele, the flutist: 'I have broken traditional norm to raise the bar'". Vanguard. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
  3. ^ Smart, Ayodele (12 December 2014). "Ebele The Flutist – Dream Come True". Notjustok. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
  4. ^ "Female Flutist Ebele Bags Fresh Award". Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  5. ^ Amos, Alex (11 August 2014). "Dream Come True!!! Ebele The Flutist Honoured With Classic African Merit Award". SelahAfrik. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
  6. ^ "Crystal Awards 2015 Nominees Unveiled". Retrieved 8 March 2017.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ a b "Ebele the Flutist Gets Two Nominations at NGMVA". Yes International! Magazine. 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
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