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.”
Marriage
J. Martins is married to Nnazi
Net worth
J. Martins’s net worth is estimated at $4.5 million. However, NewsWireNgr cannot independently verify this
Achievements
Discography
J. Martins’ Albums
- Get Serious
- Elevated
- Selah
- Authentic
J. Martins’ Selected Singles
- Oyoyo
- GOOD OR BAD (OWAY)
- Iva
- Touchin Body
- Cool Temper
- Jupa – Remix
- Touching Body
- Dance 4 Me
- Dance 4 Me – Remix
- Jupa Original
- Fine Fine Love
- Ring the Bell
- Ada Owerri
- Ife
- U Say Ur Love (Remix)
- Ereke
- Jupa
- Money Good
- Uuuh bebe
- Good or Bad – Remix
- Sote
- Good Or Bad
J. Martins’ Awards and Nominations
- Hip-Hop World Awards
- NEA Awards
- The United Nations Peace Ambassador Award
- City People Awards
- Youth Ambassador and Peace Awards
- African Music Ambassador Award.
- Channel O Award
- NMVA
- Mode Men Awards
- Complete the Fashion Awards.
- Abia State Recognition Awards.
- The South-South Music Awards
- Golden Hearth Foundations’ Humanitarian Awards.
- The People’s Choice Pan African Awards.
- Cameroon Entertainment Awards.
- GIAMA African Music Ambassador.
- Mode Men Awards Artist of the Year.
- Sound City Awards
Disclaimer
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