Background
Praiz, a native of Igala in Kogi State was born in Lagos but later relocated to Kaduna in 1992 after his father was transferred there on a missionary work.
Praiz, a native of Igala in Kogi State was born in Lagos but later relocated to Kaduna in 1992 after his father was transferred there on a missionary work.
Praiz"s music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden season of Project Fame West Africa.
He is best known for releasing hit singles like "Rich and Famous", "Sisi" and "I Love You". He also featured in a song by Bez titled "That Stupid Song" which went on to be the first African video to make a world premiere on Black Entertainment Television’s 106 & Park. He is currently signed to X3M Music.
He is the second child out of four children.
He has a National Diploma in Computer Science after graduating from Kaduna Polytechnic. Project Fame West Africa
His performance in the competition increased his fan base making him one of the next rated star in the Nigerian music industry.
2010 - present
Praiz has worked with several artites including Awilo Longomba, Cobhams, Wizkid, Seyi Shay, Bez and Military Intelligence One of his many works is a song he collaborated with fellow Nigerian artiste Bez on the hit single "That Stupid Song" which went on to be the first African video to make a world premiere on Black Entertainment Television’s 106 & Park. On 22 July 2012, he released the hit single titled "Rich and Famous" which got positive reviews and massive airplay thus getting him nominated in several award events.
On 14 December 2014, Praiz released his debut studio album titled Rich & Famous.
Known to be a soul and Rhythm & Blues artiste, Praiz also has a diverse style in making other genres of music, switching up from Rhythm & Blues to afropop with commercially appealing songs like "Oshe" and "Mercy". He cites Barry White, Michael Jackson, Carl Thompson and Boyz II Men as people who influence his type of music Praiz is a brand ambassor for network service giants MTN. He is also involved with some charitable organizations including Safe Motherhood Foundation and Little Big Souls, an organization geared towards helping to reduce premature maternal mortality and assisting women who cannot afford maternal care.
