Biography

J. Martins: Biography, Education, Career, Marriage, Net Worth, Achievements and More

Published

1 year ago

2022/12/12

Balogun Kamilu Lekan

Biography

Martins Okechukwu Justice, famously known as J. Martins, is a Nigerian musician, singer, songwriter and record producer.

He was born on September 29, 1977, in Onitsha, Anambra State.

J. Martins creates African-inspired Urban High-Life music with a distinctive sound that transcends the African continent.

The multiple award-winning musician is United Nations Ambassador for Peace.

Education

J. Martins attended the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu, where he obtained a National Diploma (OND) in Mass Communication.

Later, he proceeded to Enugu State University of Science and Technology to bag a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

Career

J. Martins got his start in music as a young child by participating in the church choir. He started to learn how to play the keyboard, guitar, saxophone, and other instruments around that time. J Martins’ first studio album, “Get Serious,” was released in 2008.

He used to own Glorious Praise, a production company that at the time produced music primarily for gospel artists when he was still in school.

J. Martin’s path to fame began when he agreed to work as a producer for Patty Obasi (of the Nwa Mammy Water Fame), one of the most well-known gospel artists in the Eastern part of the country at the time, while still a student.

In his capacity as a producer, he collaborated with Waje and Nigga Raw, but P-“Busy Square’s Body” and “Busy Body Remix” gave him his big break. Although he had plans to leave to pursue other interests, he made do as a producer.

His second and third studio albums, “Elevated” and “Selah,” were then made available in 2009. J Martins has been a featured artist in songs by top Nigerian musicians including Phyno, YCEE, Olamide, Niga Raw, Flavour, Timaya, and the well-known P-Square song “E No Easy.”