Phyno
Rapper & producer
Also known as: Chibuzor Azubuike
Biography
Phyno made rapping in Igbo cool across Nigeria. The Enugu-raised producer-turned-rapper gave us “Man of the Year”, “Fada Fada” and “Ghost Mode”, and in 2024 made a celebrated comeback with Full Time Job.
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- 2003
Phyno started out in 2003 as a music producer in Enugu, making beats for other artists.
- 2010
He began rapping around 2010, and his decision to rap mainly in Igbo — mixed with Pidgin and English — set him apart from the Lagos-dominated scene.
- 2012
His single “Ghost Mode” with Olamide and the street anthem “Man of the Year (Obago)” made him a national name around 2012–2013.
- 2014
His debut album No Guts No Glory (2014), with hits like “Parcel” and “O Set” featuring P-Square, confirmed it.
- 2015
In 2015 he and Olamide released the joint album 2 Kings, a meeting of Igbo and Yoruba street rap.
- 2024
After a quieter few years, Full Time Job (2024) won him the TurnTable Comeback of the Year award and new young fans.
Quick facts
What is Phyno’s real name?
Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike.
How old is Phyno?
He was born on 9 October 1986, so he turned 40 in October 2026.
What is Phyno’s latest album?
Full Time Job, released in 2024.
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