Hart Idawarifagha Ishmael (born May 19) Known professionally as Idahams, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He gained recognition in 2018 after his writing and feature on “God Can Bless Anybody” by Mr 2Kay, which topped the iTunes Chart within a week of release. Idahams has since established himself in the Nigerian music industry and secured major record deals with Grafton Entertainment and Universal Music Nigeria.

Early Life of Idahams

Idahams was born and raised in Bonny Island, Rivers State, Nigeria. His musical journey began at age 10 when he started honing his talent. In 2016, he signed a deal with Grafton Entertainment, marking the beginning of his professional career. Over the next few years, he would release several solo records but first gained mainstream attention with his involvement in “God Can Bless Anybody” by Mr 2Kay in 2018.

Career

Idahams’ career took off in 2018 with the success of “God Can Bless Anybody”. In August of that year, he released “No One Else”, a song inspired by Davido and his fiancée, Chioma’s relationship. The track gained widespread acclaim and was followed by a remix featuring Nigerian pop star Teni

In 2019, Idahams released the Amayanabo EP, documenting his rise from the creeks of Port Harcourt to a successful music career. The same year, he dropped “Billion Dollar” and announced his new partnership with Universal Music Group through a collaboration with Grafton Entertainment.

Awards and Nominations

Idahams has been recognized with multiple awards:

• 2018: Galaxy Music Awards
  
  • Best Video for No One Else (Won)
    
  • Music Producer of the Year for No One Else (Won)
    
  • Lyricist on the Roll at BAE Awards (Won)
    
• 2019: BAE Awards
  
  • Song of the Year for No One Else (Won)
    
  • Artist of the Year (Won)
    

Discography of Idahams

EPs

• Amayanabo (2019)
  
• Man On Fire (2021)
  
• Man On Fire (Deluxe) (2021)
  
• Truth, Love & Confessions (TLC) (2023)
  

Selected Singles

• Anything for You (2016)
  
• Toast (2017)
  
• Heal the Land (2018)
  
• No One Else (2018)
  
• Amayanabo (2019)
  
• Billion Dollar (2019)
  
• Shima (2020)
  
• Enter My Eye (2020)
  
• Shima (Remix) featuring Peruzzi and Seyi Shay (2020)
  
• Man on Fire (Remix) featuring Falz (2021)
  
• God Bless Africa (2023)

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