GROOVY MONO BIOGRAPHY
Henry Olisaemeka Orakwe (born 1995) is a model, fashion entrepreneur, and underground musician from Nigeria. Groovy Mono, his alias, is well-known.
Currently, he is one of the housemates in the seventh season of Big Brother Naija (Level Up Edition). His debut EP, Groovy Hours The EP, was released in 2021.
Profile
| Name: | Olisaemeka Henry Orakwe |
| Born: | 1995, (27 years old) |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Profession: | Musician, TV Personality |
| Origin: | Anambra State |
| Girlfriend: | N/A |
| Nickname: | Groovy Mono |
Early Years
BBNaija Groovy Mono was born in 1995 into the household of Mr. and Mrs. He was named Henry Olisaemeka Orakwe.
Olisaemeka, his native name, means “God has done well.” born and raised in Lagos State.
He is a member of the Igbo ethnic group and a native of the Southeast. He is a native of the state of Anambra.
BBNaija Groovy Mono is the eldest kid of the Orakwe family, which also includes a younger brother and two identical younger sisters. He comes from a devout family and was raised as a Christian.
Education
BBNaija Groovy Mono completed his early schooling at a prestigious private nursery and elementary school in Lagos.
His secondary school education was completed at St. Finbarr’s College in Yaba, Lagos. His West African School Certificate Examination scores helped him graduate from the college.
Groovy Mono, of BBNaija, is a graduate of the University of Lagos.
Career
BBNaija Groovy Mono is a multi-talented creative. While he was still in high school, he found his ability to sing. He frequently performed his own renditions of popular songs to the delight of his classmates.
When he was admitted to college, he decided to take his singing talent more seriously and began honing his composing ability. He has spent much time refining his tone to distinguish himself from other young singers.
BBNaija Groovy Mono frequently participated in music competitions held in Lagos in order to advance his career in the music industry.
As an undergraduate, he was well-known in Unilag’s music community since he frequently performed at campus concerts and events.
Prior to graduating from college, he recorded several fan-favorite tunes. His fans were limited to the student population at the time.
Groovy Zone, Groovy Mono’s debut official single, was released on November 7, 2020. Locally, the song helped establish his musical career and he performed well.
BBNaija Groovy Zone exposed BBNaija Groovy Mono to a larger audience, as it was played on radio stations and received hundreds of streams in the weeks following its release.
This song established him as a talent to watch in the Lagos underground music scene.
A little over a year later, BBNaija Groovy Mono decided to shake up the music industry, resulting in the creation of a five-track project.
The Groovy Hours EP was published on October 27, 2021. Since its debut, the song has garnered favourable reviews from reviewers and improved BBNaija Groovy Mono’s status in the music business.
The EP has received tens of thousands of streams from music enthusiasts.
Except for Gang Signs, all of the songs on the project were produced by Toby Bada$$. Gang Signs was made by Screamralph.
In the same fashion, Toby Bada$$ mixed and mastered all of the tracks.
BB Naija Groovy Mono, who was passionate about the entertainment sector, desired to become a reality TV star.
In 2022, he therefore auditioned for the seventh season of Big Brother Naija. Fortunately, he got selected.
On July 23, 2022, he was revealed as one of Big Brother Naija’s 24 housemates (Level Up Season).
Discography
- Friends
- XTCY
- Love Me
- Vibes
- Gang Signs
- Groovy Zone
Social Media
Since he was confirmed as a Big Brother Naija housemate, BBNaija Groovy Mono’s social media following has exploded and continues to rise exponentially each day.
The reality television star has over 71,000 Instagram followers.
- @groovymono is his Instagram handle
- Groovymonobbnaija Twitter handle is @groovymonobbnaija
Personal Affairs
Currently, BBNaija Groovy Mono is 27 years old. In addition to singing, he is a successful model. He began his modelling career as a teenager and has worked with a number of Nigerian brands over the years.
He is also an entrepreneur and operates a store that sells apparel for both men and women. He has established himself as one of Lagos’s most reputable fashion entrepreneurs.
Prior to entering Big Brother, BBNaija Groovy Mono lived in Lekki, Lagos. He is currently unattached.
He refers to himself as a “Born Winner” and is renowned for his directness.
His childhood ambition was to become a physician.
Net Worth
Through his clothing company and modelling career, Naija Groovy Mono has been able to live comfortably.
The estimated net worth of BBNaija Groovy Mono ranges from $10,000 to $30,000.
