Anthony Chukwuma Onwubuariri (born 12 September) professionally known as Scooby Nero is a Nigerian songwriter, actor, and musician.[1] He is the founder of “Stormy Jet Life”.[2] He is best known for the single “Washkalakunda” which was first released in 2016.[3]

Scooby Nero
Birth nameAnthony Chukwuma Onwubuariri
Born12 September
Warri, Nigeria
OriginAmaigbo, Imo State
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Actor
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012—present
LabelsTSN Records
SpouseDa Publicist (m 2019)

Biography

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Anthony Chukwuka Onwubuariri was born on 12 September, in Warri, Delta State to Mr and Mrs Onwubuariri, as the only child, but originally hails from Amaigbo, Imo State. He acquired his primary education in Warri, Delta State where he also spent some of his childhood. In 1994, he relocated to Lagos with his family due to the conflict in the region. He finished his secondary education from Febilak International Secondary School, Lagos.

Music career

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Formerly known by the stage name "Tony Tonero", he debuted the entertainment scene as a choreographer for RuggedMan, American singer LL Cool J and Akon in the 2006 Star Mega Jam held in Lagos, Nigeria.[4] He attended Imagneto Dance Academy, where he trained as a professional dancer. However, he stopped dancing professionally in 2010 and relocated to South Africa to pursue his career in music.[4]

In 2012, Anthony started his music career in Johannesburg where he trained for several years in music. But, he officially started his career as a recording artiste in 2015 with the debut of his first single "Washkalakunda" featuring Gigi Lamayne. That same year, he released "Indomie Boy" featuring Kwesta and two others. In October 2017, he debuted his first album "Scooby Sauce Vol 1" comprising 16 tracks including "Dey Know Me", "Don't Stop" and "Jah Man Juice". His second album "Scooby Sauce Vol 2" was released in 2019.

In 2017, he released "Washkalakunda" and later the remix in March 2017, featuring Gigi Lamayne", "Maraza", "AB Crazy" & "Mizdee". In 2023, Scooby Nero launched his podcast “Stormy Jet life”.[2]

Discography

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Albums and EPs

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Year Title Details
2017 Scooby Sauce Vol 1
  • No of tracks: 16
  • Format: Streaming, digital download
2019 Scooby Sauce Vol 2
  • No of tracks: 20
  • Format: Streaming, digital download
2021 Chasing Green Lights
  • No of tracks: 12
  • Format: Streaming, digital download
2024 ScoobyPiano[5]
  • No of tracks: 7
  • Format: Streaming, digital download

Singles

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Television

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Personal life

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In January 2019, Anthony married South African artiste, Simthandile Onwubuariri, who is known by the stage name "Da Publicist".[10]

References

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  1. ^ "I went into full-time music the moment I found myself dancing for Ruggedman, Akon, others – Scooby Nero". Vanguard Newspaper.
  2. ^ a b Adebayo, Segun (2024-04-18). "Scooby Nero launch Stormy Jet Life'". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  3. ^ Digital, Drum. "Gigi Lamayne and Scoobynero drop a hit record". Drum. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  4. ^ a b "Scooby Nero". Afternoon Express South Africa. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  5. ^ "Scooby Nero releases latest EP featuring 7 tracks". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  6. ^ johnson, ayodele (2016-08-24). "Scoobynero release new single, Nobody Ft. DJ Dimplez". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  7. ^ "Le'Afrinique | Scooby Nero Drops A New Single Titled #OnlyFanAccount". Le'Afrinique. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  8. ^ Reports, I. D. M. (2020-03-02). "Scooby Nero drops new track Only Fan Account". Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  9. ^ "Da Publicist teams up with Scooby Nero in 'Qe Bele Bele'". Vanguard Newspaper.
  10. ^ "Da Publicist reveals her relationship with Scooby Nero — Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2024-03-23. Retrieved 2024-04-30.