Gasket Entertainment has officially signed fast-rising Nigerian artiste, Chiemerie Udochukwu Motivation, marking a new chapter in the 23-year-old musician’s burgeoning career.
The signing is expected to provide Chiemerie with a wider platform to showcase his talent and further establish himself in the Nigerian music industry.
Born and raised in Anambra State, Chiemerie attended Austin John Primary and Secondary School in Onitsha-Ogkpoko, where his passion for music began to develop.
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He started his music journey in 2016, driven by a passion for creativity and a desire to build a career as a recording artist.
In 2022, one of his uncles took him to Lagos to pursue music professionally and expose his talent to a wider audience.
While living in Ajah, Lagos State, Chiemerie continued to hone his craft through freestyle performances and recordings.
His breakthrough came when a fellow artist and friend, Spider Rider, recorded one of his freestyle performances and posted it on TikTok.
The performance reportedly caught the attention of Gasket Entertainment, which discovered Chiemerie through the social media platform.
Impressed by his talent, energy and potential, the label subsequently reached out to him and offered him an opportunity to join its roster.
With his official signing, Chiemerie is set to begin a new phase of his career, with Gasket Entertainment expected to support his artistic development, musical projects and wider exposure.
The emerging artiste is also expected to draw from his experiences and Anambra roots as he works towards establishing himself as a distinctive voice in the Nigerian music scene.
His journey from freestyle performances in Lagos to securing a record deal highlights the growing influence of social media platforms such as TikTok in providing emerging Nigerian artistes with opportunities to attract industry attention.
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