KJ- Meet The Killer Joint

Ogbonna Victor (Born September 15, 1985) better known by his stage name KJ, is a Nigerian Rapper, Songwriter, Composer and CEO of Beautiful Music, a songwriting company.

He was born Ogbonna Victor in Lagos State on the 15^th of September, 1985.

KJ started his education at Oloye Nursery and Primary school, Apapa, Lagos State and gained admission into Awodi Ara Secondary school, Apapa where he obtained a senior secondary certificate having passed the SSCE.

KJ’s passion for music especially hip-hop became evident in 2004.An old friend said KJ was always seen around with a walkman set listening to songs by Jay-Z, Notorious BIG, Mode9 and lots more.

His talents and ability grew and he gained huge popularity among his peers and that earned him the nick name Killer Joint which has become his stage name, KJ.

After his secondary education, KJ decided it’s time to follow his passion and achieve his dream of being a rapper. The decision paid off when in 2008 he featured on fellow rapper, RedKad’s Hip-Hop: Dead or Alive mix tape and also on the group Black world’s mix tape, Sneak Attack.

He began gaining recognition as a songwriter in 2009, when he co-wrote Tunde Ednot’s hit song, Catching Cold. He also wrote Jahbourne’s hit single, Blackberry. In 2011 he wrote and composed singer, Mudina (Warri Ajebutter)’s song NiriNiri and Hala. KJ performed at the MTN world cup fun park TBS in 2010, and also at Brilla FM’s Pre-EPL season annual show, Wave your Banner in 2011,where he performed the song “Wave” with R n B Crooner, Muno. He also performed at the 2009 NMA.

KJ describes himself as an artist who does Rap and uses good, conversational lyrics with a very strong and highly catchy hook that appeals to the younger audience.

He has mentioned 2Face Idibia, Waje, Muna, Banky-W, Styl-plus and Tiwa Savage among artists he would love to work with in the future.

His official single is expected to drop next year.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION AT A GLANCE.

BIRTH NAME                  : Ogbonna Chiwendu Victor

DATE OF BIRTH             : September 15, 1985

ORIGIN                             : Arochukwu, Abia State

NATIONALITY                : Nigerian

GENRES                            : Hip-Hop

OCCUPATION                  : Songwriter, Composer, Rapper

LABELS                            : Big Jam Entertainment, Pami records.

AFFILIATES                     : Beautiful music, Miller management,Muno,

                                        Nastizzey, Emmsong, ToTz, Sazzy

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