Biography
Harrysong: Biography, Education, Career, Marriage, Net Worth, Achievements and Controversy
Biography
Harrysong, real name – Harrison Tare Okiri, is a Nigerian Hip-hop musician, instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, entertainer, and stage performer.
He was famous for his tribute song to Mandela, which bagged him the “Most Downloaded Callertune Award” at 2013 The Headies.
Career
Harrysong started music at 14 when he wrote his first song for his mother, who wanted to build a career as a gospel musician.
Later, he became the choir director of his church.
In 2003, Harrysong signed a contract with the Question Mark record label and released his debut album, Testify.
He left Question Mark after the expiration of his contract and joined Five Star music. After a few years with Five star, Harrysong left to start his label, Alter Plate Music.
In 2013, Harrysong released a single as a tribute to Nelson Mandela. This single shot him to prominence and gave him a place in the Nigerian music industry.
Later in 2017, he released another hit single, Better Pikin, which gained a lot of playtime on radio stations across the country.
Some of his other hit singles are “I’m In Love”, “Taiye & Kehinde”, and “Reggae Blues”.
Marriage
Harrysong is married to Alexer Perez Gopa, and they are blessed with two children – Perez & Tare
Net worth
NewsWireNgr cannot independently verify Harrysong’s net worth
Achievements
Albums
- Testify
- Kingmaker
- Right About Now Ep
Selected singles
- I’m in Love
- I Want You (Gyptian cover)
- Obu Ego (Hustle)
- Taiye & Kehinde
- I’m in Love Remix(featuring Olamide)
- When She Loves
- Better Pikin
- Kolombo
- Ofeshe
- Reggae Blues(featuring Olamide, Iyanya, Kcee, Orezi)
- Baba for the girls(featuring Kcee)
- Arabanko
- Comsa
- Under The Duvet
- Happiness
- Selense
- Tekero
- Report Card
- Chacha (Remix) (featuring Zlatan ibile)
- Kona ft Rudeboy
- Piompiompiom
Awards and nominations
- The Sun Awards
- Ghana Music Awards
- Nigeria Entertainment Awards
- Headies Awards
- The Beatz Awards
Disclaimer
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