Orezi

Esegine "Orezi" Allen was born and raised in Owhelogbo, Isoko, Delta State. He is the first born of five children. Orezi attended the Command Secondary School in Abakaliki. He graduated from the University of Lagos and completed the mandatory one-year NYSC program.{{cite web|title=New Music: Orezi – Zarokome + You Garrit|date=15 November 2013|url=http://www.jaguda.com/2013/11/15/new-music-orezi-zarokome-garrit/|publisher=Jaguda|access-date=15 November 2013}}

Orezi began his music career in early 2009. He has worked with several producers, including Kiddominant, Del B and Dokta Frabz.{{cite web|title=Orezi – Zarokome + You Garrit|date=15 November 2013|url=http://tooxclusive.com/music/orezi-zarokome-you-garrit/|publisher=TooXclusive|access-date=15 November 2013}}{{cite web|title=Orezi Laments Over Losing at the Headies To Waje|date=28 December 2013|url=http://www.informationng.com/2013/12/orezi-laments-over-losing-at-the-headies-to-waje.html|publisher=Information Nigeria|access-date=28 December 2013}} Orezi's debut song "I No Fit Lie" became Radio Continental's theme song. He headlined a show named after the song; the show was organised by the Continental Broadcasting Services (CBS).{{cite web|title=NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Orezi – Booty Bounce |url=http://naijamayor.com/new-music-video-orezi-booty-bounce/|publisher=NaijaMoyor|access-date=20 April 2012}} The music video for "I No Fit Lie" was shot in South Africa. In 2010, Orezi released the single "High B.P". The music video for the song was endorsed by MTV Base.{{cite web|title=VIDEO: Orezi Samples Next Single "Zarokome" on Nigezie TV |url=http://notjustok.com/2013/11/09/video-orezi-samples-next-single-zarokome-on-nigezie-tv/|publisher=NotJustOk|access-date=19 November 2013}} In late 2010, he released the DJ JamJam-assisted track "Jamilaya".{{cite web|title=LEAK: Orezi ft Terry G – Don't Compare Me |url=http://notjustok.com/2010/10/23/leak-orezi-ft-terry-g-dont-compare-me/|publisher=NotJustOk|access-date=23 October 2010}}

In early 2011, Orezi was featured on "Emoti" alongside Danagog, Igho and DJ Debby. The song was played on Trace TV, MTV Base, Soundcity and One Music. He was also featured on Jatt's single "Komije" alongside Sauce Kid, Muna and Igho. Orezi released the music video for the song "Booty Bounce"; it features cameo appearances from Karen Igho, Bovi, Wande Coal, Kay Switch, Sina Rambo, Vina, Danagog, Skuki and General Pype, among others. For several weeks, "Booty Bounce" was one of the top ten African songs on Trace Urban, Channel O and MTV. The music video for "Booty Bounce" was nominated for Most Gifted Reggae Video of the Year at the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards.{{cite web|title=2Face Idibia, Davido, D'Banj, P-Square, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Wizkid & Six More Nigerian Artists Nominated For the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards |date=September 2012|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/09/01/bn-bytes-2face-idibia-davido-dbanj-p-square-tiwa-savage-wande-coal-wizkid-six-more-nigerian-artists-nominated-for-the-2012-channel-o-music-video-awards/|publisher=Bellnaija|access-date=1 September 2012}}

In 2010, Orezi performed during Star Music Trek's visit to Kaduna and Makurdi, and also performed at an event celebrating Nigeria's 50th Independence Day. In early 2011, Orezi performed at DJ Jimmy Jatt's "Jump Off" show held at the Get Arena in Lekki. He has performed in several club tours in Nigeria and South Africa. He was part of the Emoti Tour organized by DJ Debby. Orezi performed at Club Inc in South Africa. In 2012, he performed at the Rhythm Unplugged concert in Ibadan, and toured with Trace Urban and St. Remy.{{cite web|title=My search for Rihana paid off when her look-alike emerged —Orezi |url=http://www.hallmarknews.com/my-search-for-rihana-paid-off-when-her-look-alike-emerged-orezi/|publisher=HallMarkNews|access-date=6 September 2013}}

In March 2014, Orezi released the French version of his single "Shoki".{{cite web|title= Orezi – Shoki French Version |url=http://www.viewngr.com/orezi-iamorezi-shoki-french-version/|publisher=View Nigeria|access-date=7 September 2014}} He released the single "You Garrit" in 2014; the song's music video was released in September 2014.{{Cite web|title = DOWNLOAD:VIDEO: Orezi - You Garrit|url = http://notjustok.com/2014/03/06/video-orezi-you-garrit/|website = notjustOk|access-date = 2015-12-27}} Orezi released his debut album The Ghen Ghen Album in September 2015. It features collaborations with 9ice, Davido, Flavour, Ice Prince, M.I Abaga, Timaya and Wizkid. Pulse Nigeria awarded the album 3 stars out of 5.{{Cite web|title = Pulse Album Review: Orezi's 'The Ghen Ghen' album is all that Nigeria currently wants|url = http://pulse.ng/reviews/pulse-album-review-orezi-s-the-ghen-ghen-album-is-all-that-nigeria-currently-wants-id4232805.html|website = pulse.ng|date = 6 October 2015|access-date = 2015-12-27}} In November 2015, Orezi released the music video for his single "Ogede". In September 2016, he released the controversial single "Call the Police".{{Cite web|url=http://jaguda.com/music-mp3/afro-pop/orezi-call-police/|title=Orezi - Call The Police {{!}} Jaguda.com|website=jaguda.com|date=27 September 2016|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-05}}

• I No Fit Lie (EP) (2010)
• Ghen Ghen (2015)

• "Jamilaya" (featuring DJ Jam-Jam) (2010)
• "Rihanna" (2013)
• "Booty Bounce"
• "What Is the Need"
• "You Garrit"
• "Shoki"{{Cite news |first=Victoria |last=Oluwayemi |date=October 2023|title=Afrobeats lacks something special without my presence - Orezi |work=PM News |url=https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/other/afrobeats-lacks-something-special-without-my-presence-orezi/ar-AA1hOWzw}}
• "Onome" (featuring DJ Akaba){{cite web|title=DJ Akaba – Onome ft. Orezi|url=http://www.viewngr.com/new-music-dj-akaba-onome-ft-orezi/|publisher=View Nigeria|access-date=4 November 2014}}
• "Shuperu"
• "Shuperu (Remix)" (featuring Davido)
• "Yagolono" (2016){{cite web|title=New Music Orezi – 'Yagolono'|url=http://pulse.ng/new_music/new-music-orezi-yagolono-id4610948.html|website=Pulse.ng|date=27 January 2016|publisher=Joey Akan|access-date=27 January 2016}}
• "Sweet Yarinya"{{cite web|title=New Music Orezi - 'Sweet Yarinya'|url=http://pulse.ng/new_music/new-music-orezi-sweet-yarinya-id4679223.html|website=Pulse.ng|date=12 February 2016|publisher=Joey Akan|access-date=12 February 2016}}
• "My Queen" (2019)
• "Your Body" featuring Teni (2020){{Cite web|title=Listen to Orezi & Teni's New Collab, "Your Body"|url=https://notjustok.com/song/song-orezi-ft-teni-your-body-prod-mystro-download-mp3/|date=2020-03-26|website=Notjustok|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-21}}

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Category:1986 births

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