Greatman Ademola Takit, professionally known as Greatman Takit (born 11 March 1992), is a Nigerian songwriter, singer and artiste.[1][2] He released his first single "Ain't Nobody" in 2011 but gained popularity with his debut EP “Wildfire” in 2016.
Greatman Takit | |
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| Birth name | Greatman Ademola Takit |
| Born | 11 March 1992 Surulere, Lagos State |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
Early life and education
editGreatman Takit was born on 11 March 1992 in Surelere, Lagos State but originally hails from Kwara State. He studied at Government Science Secondary School, Pyakasa, Abuja and the Federal University of Technology, Minna.[3]
Career
editGreatman started singing at an early age but officially debuted the music scene with his first single in 2011 titled "Ain't Nobody". His second official single “IJO” was released in 2013 and his third single titled “Farewemi” was released in 2014. His first EP "Wildfire" was released in October 2016 and comprised 9 tracks including "Jungle Up Here" and "Run" .[4]
Greatman was a member of "The Gratitude", a Nigerian gospel music group but later left the group to continue his independent music career in 2020.[5] He released another single "Sound of Rain" on 15 August 2019.[6] His second EP "Energy" was released in 2021 and comprised 7 tracks.[7]
In July 2023, the remix of the hit song "Daddy Wey Dey Pamper" was released by Moses Bliss featuring Greatman Takit and Prinx Emmanuel.[8]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year Released | Title | Details |
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| 2016 | Wildfire[9] | Number of Tracks: 9
Format: Streaming, digital download |
| 2021 | Energy[10] | Number of Tracks: 7
Format: Streaming, digital download |
| 2022 | Commando | Number of Tracks: 5
Format: Streaming, digital download |
Selected Singles
editAs lead artist
edit- Correct (2023)
- In Your Arms (2023)
- Melody with Folabi Nuel and Limoblaze (2023)
- Look What You've Done (2022)
- Commando with Ko'rale (2022)[11]
- Leave Am (2022)
- We Prevail Ft Nosa (2021)
- Bulie Ft Limoblaze (2021)
- Sound of Rain (2020)[12]
As featured artist
edit- Daddy Wey Dey Pamper (Gbedu Version ) by Moses Bliss ft Greatman Takit and Prinx Emmanuel
- Heaven Has Come by TY Bello ft Greatman Takit
- Blessing and Favour by DJ Shunz ft Greatman Takit[13]
- Fire Fire (TY Bello ft Greatman Takit, Folabi Nuel, 121 Selah)[14]
- Follow Follow (Tim Godfrey ft Greatman Takit)
References
edit- ^ "Chidinma, GreatMan Takit, Simeon Douglas others storm Calabar". Vanguard Newspaper.
- ^ "Ayo Vincent to release 'Supernatural' EP featuring Greatman Takit". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Marv, Tomide (2023-06-02). "Nigerian Gospel Artists That Should Be On Your Radar". Zikoko!. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "Aramanda lights up Landmark with praise featuring IB Quake, Greatman Takit, Angeloh". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-04-09. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Afrobeats and the world: How Nigerian Artists have put music on the map". Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ Adenusi, Olusola (2020-09-28). "Nigerian Rap Artist Greatman Takit Makes Comeback 'Sound of Rain'". Rapzilla. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "'Energy' by Greatman Takit is the antidote for a bad day – AfroGospel Music". Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Opeoluwa, Desalu (2023-07-18). "Moses Bliss | Daddy Wey Dey Pamper (Gbedu Version) | Feat. Prinx Emmanuel & Greatman Takit". Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ WildFire by Greatman Takit, 2016-10-28, retrieved 2023-10-17
- ^ Soundcity (2021-07-08). "Greatman Takit Brings the Energy". Soundcity. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "10 Afro-Gospel Songs You Should Know - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ^ "Greatman Takit Releases "Sound of Rain": Listen! | GMusicPlus.com". 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ Dennis, O'Neil (2023-05-22). "DJ Shunz releases new single 'Blessing and Favour' ft. Greatman Takit". Step FWD UK Christian Chart. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ "TY Bello Drops New Album Heaven Has Come featuring Greatman Takit". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-11.