Praiz, whose real name is Praise Ugbede Adejo, is a highly skilled R&B artist from Nigeria.
He rose to prominence after finishing in third place on the inaugural season of Project Fame West Africa.
Praiz has achieved great success with his hit singles like “Rich and Famous”, “Sisi”, and “I Love You”. He has also collaborated with Bez on the popular track “That Stupid Song”.
Praiz is currently under contract with Cicada Music and remains a prominent figure in the music industry, constantly making an impact with his talent.
REAL FACTS ABOUT PRAIZ
FULL NAME: Praise Ugbede Adejo
DATE OF BIRTH: March 8, 1985
PLACE OF BIRTH: Lagos, Nigeria
STATE OF ORIGIN: Kogi, Nigera
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
OCCUPATIONs: Singer, Songwriter, Actor
LABELs: CICADA Music X3M Music
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Originally from Igala in Kogi State, Praiz was born in Lagos but relocated to Kaduna in 1992 due to his father’s missionary work transfer.
He is the second of five siblings and holds a National Diploma in Computer Science from Kaduna Polytechnic.
CAREER
Praiz’s music career took a significant turn after he secured the second runner-up position in the first season of Project Fame West Africa, following in the footsteps of Iyanya, the winner of the show.
This accomplishment thrust him into the spotlight, expanding his fan base and propelling him to emerging stardom in the vibrant Nigerian music scene.
Since then, Praiz has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Awilo Longomba, Cobhams, Wizkid, Seyi Shay, Bez, and MI.
One notable collaboration was with Bez on the popular track “That Stupid Song,” which made history as the first African music video to premiere worldwide on BET’s 106 & Park.
Praiz gained significant attention and success with the release of his popular single “Rich and Famous” in July 2012, receiving praise and nominations at various award shows.
In December 2014, Praiz further demonstrated his musical talent by releasing a double studio album titled “Rich & Famous [Rich]” and “Rich & Famous [Famous].”
These albums showcased his versatility and solidified his position as a prominent personality in the music industry.
PERSONAL LIFE
Praiz is also recognized as a brand ambassador for MTN and is deeply committed to supporting important causes such as the Safe Motherhood Foundation and Little Big Souls.
His goal is to reduce maternal mortality rates and provide essential maternal care to women in need.
Despite his success, Praiz prefers to keep his personal life private, and as a result, little is known about his current relationship status, marital status, or whether he has children.
