Maleke Moye Idowu (born 14 February 1979) is a Nigerian comedian and musician.
Maleke Moye Idowu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maleke Moye Idowu 14 February 1978 |
| Education | Oguola School [primary], EdoKpolor Grammar School, Edo State [secondary] |
| Alma mater | Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, musician |
| Years active | Since 2007 |
| Notable work | "Mini Mini Wana Wana" [music], Executive Director to Edo State Governor on Entertainment |
In 2017, he served as the [1] Executive Director to Edo State Governor on Entertainment and the PMAN (Performing Musician Employers Association of Nigeria) chairman Edo State Chapter[1].[2]
Early life and education
editMaleke Moye Idowu[3] was born in Benin City, where he attended Oguola primary school. He attended secondary school at EdoKpolor Grammar school, and proceeded to Auchi Polytechnic, where he studied business administration.
Career
editComedy
editMaleke first performed comedy at the Nite of 1,000 Laughs show, organized by Opa Williams. During that show, he worked alongside other comedians, including I Go Dye, Basketmouth, Ali Baba, Igosave, Gandoki, Okey Bakassi, Julius Agwu, Mike Ogbolosinger.
Music
editMaleke has recorded numerous songs.[4] His debut album, Small Small, with seven tracks on it was released in 2007.
Maleke was better known from his music comedy with his hit track, "Mini Mini Wana Wana", which was released in 2007. "Mini Mini Wana Wana' was a trend of those days.
In early 2015, Maleke released a single, "Cheeta Dance"[5]
Discography
editWanted
edit| Miniminiwanawana (2010)[6] |
|---|
| # Situation |
| # Ewole |
| # By Two |
| # Atarodo |
| # Salamaleku |
| # Kolobi |
| # 911 |
Other singles
editAwards
edit- EAAN AWARDS 2013
- Special Recognition Award 2013
- Award of Excellence 2014
- South South Music Award 2013
- Nigeria Fashion Recognition 2014
- Ehiglad Entertainment Award 2013
- Niger Delta Universities Award 2013
- EEMA Awards 2013
References
edit- ^ "Official photos from comedian Maleke's wedding". Linda Ikeji. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "Artiste raises N6m for kidney patient". Vanguard. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "Comedian Maleke Savoring Marital Life (Photos)". thenigerianvoice. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "VIDEO: Maleke – Nko ft HarrySongz". notjustok. Archived from the original on 25 November 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "New Music: Maleke Cheeta Dance". Jaguda. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "I No Fit Lie – The EP". iTunes. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ^ "Maleke – Over f. Harrysong and By Two". tooxclusive. Archived from the original on 11 February 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "Maleke Cheeta Dance". Viewngr. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.