Bracket | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nwachukwu Ozioko Obumneme Ali |
| Also known as | Vast & Smash |
| Genres | R&B, Afropop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Ape Planet |
Bracket are a Nigerian afropop and R&B music duo composed of Obumneme Ali a.k.a. "Smash" and Nwachukwu Ozioko a.k.a. "Vast". [1] Bracket started as a three-man music group before a member called Bistop dropped out. The duo are currently signed to Ape Planet and are best known for releasing hit singles like "Happy Day", "Me & U", "Yori-Yori" and "Ada Owerri" which received several positive reviews and airplay. [2]
Background
Vast and Smash grew up in Nsukka town, Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria, where they used to attend campus shows while growing up. [3] Vast has a diploma and a degree in Mass Communication from the Institute of Management Technology, Enugu and the University of Nigeria respectively while Smash has a diploma in Social Works and a degree in Psychology after graduating from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). [4] [5]
The history of how the group began has been mixed in several stories and allegations. Bistop, a former member of the group claims to be the pioneer of the group after meeting Vast in a barbing salon back in 1999. They performed and attended several shows under a name called "Furious BV". In a press release, he said he left the group as a result of a collaborative effort of a former associate producer together with Vast and Smash. He also went on to claim that Smash was not a member of the group until 2003 after he met Smash through a friend. [6]
Discography
Studio albums
- Happy Day (2006)
- Least Expected (2009)
- Cupid Stories (2011)
- Alive (2015) [7]
- Love Letters (2022)
Awards and nominations
In 2012, Bracket received an honorary award from the city of Philadelphia at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. [8] Some of their awards include:
| Year | Award ceremony | Award description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Headies | Artiste of the Year | Won [9] |
| 2013 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Indigenous Artist/Group | Nominated |
| 2013 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Collaboration of the Year | Nominated |
References
- ^ Babatunde Ologe (27 August 2010). "ASUU Strike Saved Us – Bracket". News Nigeria. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "Bracket: The Yori Yori duo". 9jaHob.com. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 29 July 2015.[ permanent dead link]
- ^ Mukosolu Nzom (3 November 2012). "Our pain, our gains, our story – Bracket". Vanguard. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "Yori Yori Attracted Many Attentions – Bracket, Nigerian music Duo". GistMania. 24 April 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "WE DIDN'T KNOW YORI YORI WOULD GET SO BIG – BRACKET". Nigeria Films. Archived from the original on 23 December 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ Jaguda (2 April 2010). "The Real Story Behind The Group Bracket". Jaguda.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ Olumide Adesida (14 July 2015). "Bracket unveils art, track list for new album". The Net. Archived from the original on 10 August 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "Nigeria's fast rising duo Bracket to receive honorary award in the U.S". Nigeria Music Network. 9 May 2012. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ Biodun Ogundairo (23 April 2012). "Wande Coal, Bracket, Darey Lead HHWA 2010 Nominations". The Net. Archived from the original on 31 July 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Artists | |
Bracket | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nwachukwu Ozioko Obumneme Ali |
| Also known as | Vast & Smash |
| Genres | R&B, Afropop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Ape Planet |
Bracket are a Nigerian afropop and R&B music duo composed of Obumneme Ali a.k.a. "Smash" and Nwachukwu Ozioko a.k.a. "Vast". [1] Bracket started as a three-man music group before a member called Bistop dropped out. The duo are currently signed to Ape Planet and are best known for releasing hit singles like "Happy Day", "Me & U", "Yori-Yori" and "Ada Owerri" which received several positive reviews and airplay. [2]
Background
Vast and Smash grew up in Nsukka town, Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria, where they used to attend campus shows while growing up. [3] Vast has a diploma and a degree in Mass Communication from the Institute of Management Technology, Enugu and the University of Nigeria respectively while Smash has a diploma in Social Works and a degree in Psychology after graduating from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). [4] [5]
The history of how the group began has been mixed in several stories and allegations. Bistop, a former member of the group claims to be the pioneer of the group after meeting Vast in a barbing salon back in 1999. They performed and attended several shows under a name called "Furious BV". In a press release, he said he left the group as a result of a collaborative effort of a former associate producer together with Vast and Smash. He also went on to claim that Smash was not a member of the group until 2003 after he met Smash through a friend. [6]
Discography
Studio albums
- Happy Day (2006)
- Least Expected (2009)
- Cupid Stories (2011)
- Alive (2015) [7]
- Love Letters (2022)
Awards and nominations
In 2012, Bracket received an honorary award from the city of Philadelphia at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. [8] Some of their awards include:
| Year | Award ceremony | Award description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Headies | Artiste of the Year | Won [9] |
| 2013 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Indigenous Artist/Group | Nominated |
| 2013 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Collaboration of the Year | Nominated |
References
- ^ Babatunde Ologe (27 August 2010). "ASUU Strike Saved Us – Bracket". News Nigeria. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "Bracket: The Yori Yori duo". 9jaHob.com. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 29 July 2015.[ permanent dead link]
- ^ Mukosolu Nzom (3 November 2012). "Our pain, our gains, our story – Bracket". Vanguard. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "Yori Yori Attracted Many Attentions – Bracket, Nigerian music Duo". GistMania. 24 April 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "WE DIDN'T KNOW YORI YORI WOULD GET SO BIG – BRACKET". Nigeria Films. Archived from the original on 23 December 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ Jaguda (2 April 2010). "The Real Story Behind The Group Bracket". Jaguda.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ Olumide Adesida (14 July 2015). "Bracket unveils art, track list for new album". The Net. Archived from the original on 10 August 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "Nigeria's fast rising duo Bracket to receive honorary award in the U.S". Nigeria Music Network. 9 May 2012. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ Biodun Ogundairo (23 April 2012). "Wande Coal, Bracket, Darey Lead HHWA 2010 Nominations". The Net. Archived from the original on 31 July 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
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| National | |
| Artists | |