Maleke
{{Short description |Nigerian comedian and Musician (born 1978)}}
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| birth_name = Maleke Moye Idowu
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1978|02|14}}
| birth_place = Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
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| education = Oguola School [primary], EdoKpolor Grammar School, Edo State [secondary]
| alma_mater = Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State
| years_active = Since 2007
| occupation = Comedian, musician
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| notable_works = "Mini Mini Wana Wana" [music], Executive Director to Edo State Governor on Entertainment
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Maleke Moye Idowu (born 14 February 1979) is a Nigerian comedian and musician.
In 2017, he served as the [https://thenationonlineng.net/maleke-encourages-artists-to-rap-in-edo-languages/] Executive Director to Edo State Governor on Entertainment and the PMAN (Performing Musician Employers Association of Nigeria) chairman Edo State Chapter.{{cite web |title=Official photos from comedian Maleke's wedding |date=6 November 2014 |url=http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/2014/11/official-photos-from-comedian-malekes.html |publisher=Linda Ikeji |accessdate=1 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220155357/http://www.lindaikeji.blogspot.com/2014/11/official-photos-from-comedian-malekes.html |archive-date=20 December 2014 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}{{cite web |title=Artiste raises N6m for kidney patient |date=23 October 2012 |url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/10/artiste-raises-n6m-for-kidney-patient/ |publisher=Vanguard |accessdate=1 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203084326/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/10/artiste-raises-n6m-for-kidney-patient/ |archive-date=3 February 2015 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}
Early life and education
Maleke Moye Idowu{{cite web |title=Comedian Maleke Savoring Marital Life (Photos) |url=http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/lifestyle/163646/16/official-photos-from-comedian-malekes-wedding.html |publisher=thenigerianvoice |accessdate=1 January 2015}} was born in Benin City, where he attended Oguola primary school. He attended secondary school at EdoKpolor Grammar school, and proceeded to Auchi Polytechnic, where he studied business administration.
Career
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Comedy
Maleke first performed comedy at the Nite of 1,000 Laughs show, organized by Opa Williams. During that show, he worked alongside other comedians, including I Go Dye, Basketmouth, Ali Baba, Igosave, Gandoki, Okey Bakassi, Julius Agwu, Mike Ogbolosinger.
Music
Maleke has recorded numerous songs.{{cite web |title=VIDEO: Maleke – Nko ft HarrySongz |url=http://notjustok.com/2014/11/18/video-maleke-nko-ft-harrysongz/ |publisher=notjustok |accessdate=1 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141125114359/http://notjustok.com/2014/11/18/video-maleke-nko-ft-harrysongz/ |archive-date=25 November 2014 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }} His debut album, Small Small, with seven tracks on it was released in 2007.
Maleke was better known from his music comedy with his hit track, "Mini Mini Wana Wana", which was released in 2007.
"Mini Mini Wana Wana' was a trend of those days.
In early 2015, Maleke released a single, "Cheeta Dance"{{cite web |title=New Music: Maleke Cheeta Dance |url=http://jaguda.com/2015/01/19/new-music-maleke-cheeta-dance/ |publisher=Jaguda |accessdate=1 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402125132/http://jaguda.com/2015/01/19/new-music-maleke-cheeta-dance/ |archive-date=2 April 2015 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}
=Discography=
==Wanted ==
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! style = background:#EEDD82|Miniminiwanawana (2010){{cite web |title=I No Fit Lie – The EP |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/miniminiwanawana/387294018?i=387294044 |publisher=iTunes |access-date=2 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305182919/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/miniminiwanawana/id387294018?i=387294044 |archive-date=5 March 2016 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }} |
| # Situation |
| # Ewole |
| # By Two |
| # Atarodo |
| # Salamaleku |
| # Kolobi |
| # 911 |
==Other singles==
- "Pick It Up'
- "Nahio" ft Jaywon
- "Function" ft 2Baba
- "Pay U"
- "Erujeje" ft Oritse femi
- "No Bother (2011)
- "Wedding Day"
- "Over f. Harrysong"{{cite web |title=Maleke – Over f. Harrysong and By Two |url=http://tooxclusive.com/downloadmp3/maleke-f-harrysong-two/ |publisher=tooxclusive |accessdate=1 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211181109/http://tooxclusive.com/downloadmp3/maleke-f-harrysong-two/ |archive-date=11 February 2015 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}
- "Cheeta Dance"{{cite web |title=Maleke Cheeta Dance |url=http://www.viewngr.com/new-music-maleke-realmaleke-cheeta-dance/ |publisher=Viewngr |accessdate=1 January 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150202023813/http://www.viewngr.com/new-music-maleke-realmaleke-cheeta-dance/ |archive-date=2 February 2015 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}
Awards
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- EAAN AWARDS 2013
- Special Recognition Award 2013
- Award of Excellence 2014
- South South Music Award 2013
- Nigeria Fashion Recognition 2014
- Ehiglad Entertainment Award 2013
- Niger Delta Universities Award 2013
- EEMA Awards 2013
{{Portal |Biography |Comedy |Music |Nigeria}}
References
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External links
- [https://youtube.com/maleketv YouTube]
- [https://instagram.com/malekeidowu Instagram]
- [https://facebook.com/malekeidowu Facebook]
Category:21st-century comedians
Category:21st-century Nigerian male musicians
Category:Auchi Polytechnic alumni
Category:Musicians from Benin City