JJC
JJC is the stage name of the Nigerian rapper and producer Abdul Rasheed Bello (born April 4, 1977 in Kano , Nigeria ). JJC stands as an abbreviation for Johnny Just Come (German literally: Johannes straight comes), a Nigerian slang expression for a recent arrival.
Life
JJC has lived in London since 1991 . He has produced recordings for UK pop artists such as Liberty X , Lemar and Big Brovaz and is currently starting his own production company, Backbone Music .
Together with the Nigerian rap group 419 Squad (419 is the paragraph in the Nigerian penal code for fraud and the slang name for Nigerian advance payment fraud ) he produced his first album Atide and performed on numerous occasions, including WOMAD .
Awards
- 2004: KORA All Africa Music Award together with 419 Squad in the category Best Artists in West Africa
Discography
- 2002: Atide feat. 419 Squad
See also
Web links
- JJC website
- Profile on BBC site for Africa on your Street
- "Nigerians rap against fraud" , BBC News , August 15, 2003
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | JJC |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bello, Abdul Rasheed (real name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Nigerian rapper and producer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 4th 1977 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kano , Nigeria |