Bracket (duo)
Bracket | |
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| Also known as | Vast & Smash |
| Born | Nwachukwu Ozioko Obumneme Ali |
| Genres | R&B, Afropop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Label | Bracket Records |
Bracket are a Nigerian afropop and R&B music duo composed of Obumneme Ali ⓘ a.k.a. "Smash" and Nwachukwu Ozioko ⓘ a.k.a. "Vast".[1] Bracket started as a three-man music group before a member called Bistop dropped out. The duo is currently signed to Bracket Records. It is best known for releasing hit singles like "Happy Day", "Me & U", "Yori Yori", "Ada Owerri", "Mama Africa", and "Panya", which received several positive reviews and airplay.[2] Their albums include Least Expected, Cupid Stories, Alive, and Love Letters.
Background
[edit]Vast and Smash grew up in Nsukka town, Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria, where they used to attend campus shows while growing up.[3]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Happy Day (2006)
- Least Expected (2009)
- Cupid Stories (2011)
- Alive (2015)[4]
- Love Letters (2022)
Awards and nominations
[edit]In 2012, Bracket received an honorary award from the city of Philadelphia at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.[5] Some of their awards include:
| Year | Award ceremony | Award description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Headies | Artiste of the Year | Won[6] |
| 2013 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Indigenous Artist/Group | Nominated |
| 2013 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Collaboration of the Year | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ↑ Babatunde Ologe (27 August 2010). "ASUU Strike Saved Us – Bracket". News Nigeria. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ↑ "Bracket: The Yori Yori duo". 9jaHob.com. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 29 July 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Mukosolu Nzom (3 November 2012). "Our pain, our gains, our story – Bracket". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ↑ Olumide Adesida (14 July 2015). "Bracket unveils art, track list for new album". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 10 August 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ↑ "Nigeria's fast rising duo Bracket to receive honorary award in the U.S". Nigeria Music Network. 9 May 2012. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ↑ Biodun Ogundairo (23 April 2012). "Wande Coal, Bracket, Darey Lead HHWA 2010 Nominations". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 31 July 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
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