Snazzy the Optimist
Background information
Birth nameMichael Chimeruche Alozie
Also known as
  • Snazzy
  • Lil Snazzy
BornImo State, Nigeria
OriginCape Town
Genres

Michael Chimeruche Alozie known professionally as Snazzy the Optimist or simply Snazzy is a Nigerian-South African singer-songwriter and rapper chiefly known for his single "Seluna".

Early life and education

Alozie was born in Imo State, Nigeria but relocated to South Africa at the age of 2 with his parents. According to him, his mother's dream for him was to study Medicine and has described his father as his biggest musical influence. He stated that he attended Rosmead Central Primary School for his primary education and Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck for his secondary education.[1]

Career

Alozie received mainstream attention in 2021 following the release of his single "Seluna" as part of his Mars extended play in 2021.[2][3] It gained traction on streaming platform Audiomack after it was co-signed by Oxlade whom he has worked with as a songwriter. On 3 February 2023 he was shortlisted by the platform as one of the most streamed artistes for Nigeria of that week.[3][4]

In 2023, he was listed by P.M. News as one of the "musicians to look out for".[5]

References

  1. ↑ Alozie, Michael Chimereuche (12 August 2022). "My mother's dream for me was to study medicine – Snazzy the Optimist" (interview). Vanguard. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  2. ↑ MIX, PULSE (20 October 2021). "Nigerian star on the rise Snazzy The Optimist has released his single off his debut ep titled 'Mars'". Pulse.ng.
  3. 1 2 "Meet Snazzy the Optimist, musical optimist pushing Afropop beyond". P.M. News. 17 July 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  4. ↑ Obioha, Vanessa (3 February 2023). "Audiomack Announces 1UCID, Asake, Snazzy The Optimist on Trending Songs of the Week". This Day. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  5. ↑ Okanlawon, Taiwo (27 January 2023). "23 Nigerian musicians to look out for in 2023". P. M. News. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
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