Draft:Ikivose
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Ikivose
| birth_name = Daniel Macaulay Omoniyi
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|03|07}}
| birth_place = Lagos, Nigeria
| genre = Alté, Indie music
| occupation = Musician, Singer-songwriter
| years_active = 2018–present
| website = {{URL|https://ikivose.com}}
}}
Daniel Macaulay Omoniyi (born March 7, 1998), known professionally as Ikivose is a Nigerian indie music artist known for his contributions to the Alté music scene. His work blends Nigerian cultural elements, including the Edo language (Atte), Yoruba, Pidgin English, and English, creating a distinctive fusion sound. Ikivose has built a growing presence across platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Early life
Ikivose was born in Lagos and grew up in Bariga, Shomolu Lagos, Nigeria where he developed an early interest in music influenced by family, local culture, Afrobeats, Trap Music. His heritage from the Edo people of Nigeria plays a significant role in shaping his musical identity.
Music career
Ikivose emerged in the indie music scene with his SHADOWS 2 SUNLIGHT EP released in April 7, 2024, with notable tracks like "Pepe" and "No Caller ID". His style, rooted in the Alté genre—a Nigerian subculture blending alternative music with Afrobeat and other influences—stands out for its multilingual approach. Incorporating Atte (his native Edo language), Yoruba Language, Nigerian Pidgin, and English Language, his music reflects a fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds.
His discography is available on major streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud, and YouTube, with a dedicated website (https://ikivose.com) serving as a hub for his work.
Artistry
Ikivose’s music is characterized by layered melodies, rhythmic percussion, and introspective lyrics and it's Yoruba, Edo and English fusion highlights his commitment to celebrating the Nigerian culture while appealing to a broad audience.
Discography
- "Gbege" (2019){{Cite web |date=2025-03-17 |title=Gbege |url=https://open.spotify.com/track/76grHeVKWCpLY9u85Fhp4P?si=df728506999c43f9/ |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=Spotify |language=en-GB}}
- "Wild" (2021){{Cite web |date=2025-03-17 |title=Gbege |url=https://open.spotify.com/track/5GqDa2V79dJkZe2Nkvi79J?si=b2ca36c2f47c4a44 |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=Spotify |language=en-GB}}
- "DIFFERENT" (2023){{Cite web |date=2025-03-17 |title=DIFFERENT |url=https://open.spotify.com/track/61eNPtcNpwS52ZyXW6C1KH |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=Spotify |language=en-GB}}
- "Pepe" (2024){{Cite web |date=2025-03-17 |title=Pepe |url=https://audiomack.com/Ikivose/song/ikivose-pepe |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=Audiomac |language=en-GB}}
- "No Caller ID" (2024){{Cite web |date=2025-03-17 |title=No Caller ID |url=https://audiomack.com/Ikivose/song/ikivose-no-caller-id |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=Audiomac |language=en-GB}}
External links
- {{Official website|https://ikivose.com}}
- Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/30JgWJHdUuSj4X5WfOUDFk Ikivose]
- Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/ng/artist/ikivose/1450120795 Ikivose]
- Sound Cloud [https://soundcloud.com/ikivose Ikivose]
- Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@ikivose Ikivose]
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