Africa China

African China (real name Chinagorom Onuoha) is a veteran Nigerian reggae and dancehall artist born on July 8, 1978. Raised in the Orile ghetto of Lagos, Nigeria, he became famous in the early 2000s for his socio-political commentary and signature “Pidgin Reggae” sound.

African China was born in Orile, a ghetto side of Lagos, Nigeria. His educational backgrounds were in Metropolitan Primary School and Iganmu High School. He is from Imo state and is the last child of his mother.

African China started his music career in 1985 at the age of seven, and became thoroughly invested in music at the age of 18 in 1996, having completing secondary school. He received his first award at the Nigerian International Song Festival before releasing his debut album “Crisis “.

This album later went on to win many more awards, including but not limited to Best Reggae/ Reggae dancehall at the Fanta Fame musical award, 2003 merit award, Unification Peace Award from the OPC, and the 1st Nigerian Entertainment award.