Ego (singer)


Nwakaego Ihenacho Ogbaro, known professionally as Ego, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born in Imo State, she is best known as a vocalist for Lagbaja's band Africano. Ego has recorded hit songs such as "Konko Below", "Nothing for You" and "Never Far Away". She frequently went on world tour with Lagbaja. Ego left Africano to pursue a solo career in 2007. She later formed a band called Indigo. Since leaving Lagbaja's band, she has collaborated with artistes like Sunny Nneji, Djinee, Tosin Martins, Ayanbirin and Blaise, among others. She has also performed with Weird MC, Aṣa, Cobhams Asuquo and Yinka Davies. She released "I Believe", the lead single from her debut studio album. She was signed as a Globacom ambassador in 2008.

Education

Ego attended Central Primary School and the prestigious Ikeja High School, GRA in Lagos. Ego was a top student at Ikeja High School. She graduated from high school in 1991.

Awards

Ego has received numerous awards from different organisations amongst which are: