Fave
Profession: Musician
Born: March 13, 2000
Age: 25 years old
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Anambra State, Nigeria
Known for: Baby Riddim (single)
Biography
Fave is a Nigerian singer with catalogues of songs and awards to compliment. She is an afrobeat sensation known for her song “Baby Ridim”. She is also into other music genres like afro pop, dancehall and R&B.
She was born in Anambra state, Nigeria, into a family of 5, as the only daughter of her parents. She was discovered after dropping a verse on Jinmi Abdul’s produced free beat. She posted her own version on twitter and it went viral on the Internet.
Fave came through with her first official Single titled “N.B.U” which means “Nobody But U”, on April 17, 2020.
She eventually signed a record deal with Mr Eazi’s emPawa Africa in Nivember 2021, and came to the limelight with the release of the song “Baby Riddim”.
She released her debut EP under her new imprint titled “Riddim 5”, in January 2022. The EP comprises of five tracks which include; Mr. Man, Obsessed, Kilotufe, and S.M.k. She followed up with the release of two songs, Wait and Pon Pon, featuring Olamide ob both tracks.
She released another Extended Play titled “Dutty Love” in November 2024. The EP is a body of work with fusion of various music genres such as Afrobeats, amapiano, and R&B.
She has collaborated with several Nigerian top music artistes such as Davido on “Kante”, T.I Blaze on “Play”, Simi on “Loyal”, Ajebo Hustlers, Llona, and so on. She has also worked with the award winning cinematographer Clarence Peters.
Fave has also been recognized for her talent in the music industry. She won the Rookie of the Year and Songwriter of the Year at The Headies Awards in 2023. She also got nominations such as Best New Artist at the Sound city MVP Awards in 2022, and Most Promising Artist at All African Music Awards.
Career Timeline
- 2020 – N.B.U (Single)
- 2021 – Baby Riddim (Single)
- 2021 – Beautifully (Single)
- 2022 – Riddim 5 (Extended Play)
- 2023 – Pop Sermon (Single)
- 2023 – One Sided (Single)
- 2024 – Dutty Love (Extended Play)
- 2024 – Controlla (Single)
- 2025 – Cold War (Single)
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Chidozie Godsfavour Ugochinyere
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr and Mrs Chidozie
- Height: 5 feet 4 approx.
- Official Wesbite: https://www.instagram.com/faveszn/?hl=en
Trivia
- Fave real name is Chidozie Godsfavour Ugochinyere
- Her stage name Fave is coined from her name Favour.
- She originally hails from Anambra state, South eastern part of Nigeria.
- She is Igbo by tribe.
- Fave earns her income from music sales and shows but her net worth has not been estimated.
- She does not have a child as of 2205.
- She graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University with Bachelor’s of Law degree.
- She was with Tumblar before signing with emPawa Africa.
