Bracket Biography
Obumneme Ali, also known as “Smash,” and Nwachukwu Ozioko, also known as “Vast,” make up the Nigerian Afropop and R&B duo known as Bracket. Before a member by the name of Bistop left, Bracket was a three-man band. The group, which is presently signed to Ape Planet, is best known for the top-charting singles “Happy Day,” “Yori-Yori,” and “Ada Owerri,” which earned a lot of praise and airplay.
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- Early Life & Education
- Career
- Songs
- Awards & Nominations
- Net Worth
- Social Media Handles
- JOIN NB ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Bracket Biography
| Full Name | Nwachukwu Ozioko | Obumneme Ali |
|---|---|
| Nick Name | Vast & Smash |
| Year Present | 2004–present |
| Record Label | Ape Planet |
| Net Worth | $300,000 |
| Social Media Handles | Instagram: vastbracket Instagram: smashbracket |
Early Life & Education
Vast and Smash were raised in Nsukka, Enugu State, where they frequently went to university performances. Vast holds a diploma and a degree in mass communication from the Institute of Management Technology, Enugu, and the University of Nigeria, whilst Smash graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with a social work diploma and a psychology degree.
Career
Numerous rumors and accusations have incorporated the group’s origin tale. After meeting Vast at a barbershop in 1999, Bistop, a former member of the group, claims to be the group’s founder. They went to various performances and performed as “Furious BV.” He claimed in a news release that Vast, Smash, and a former assistant producer worked together to persuade him to leave the group. He continued by saying that Smash had not joined the group until 2003, when he had first met Smash through a colleague.
Songs
Singles
- 2022 Out There
- 2022 We Go Dey
- 2021 Let’s Go
- 2021 Let’s Go
- 2020 Moving Train
- 2020 African Woman
- 2020 Tous Jour
- 2020 Panya
- 2019 Far Away
- 2019 Ebenebe
- 2019 Yori Yori
- 2018 No Time
- 2018 Maronumo
- 2018 Leaders Of Tomorrow
- 2018 Ego
- 2018 Chinelo
- 2018 Chinelo
- 2018 Chinelo
- 2018 Bartender
- 2018 Amen
- 2017 Malo
- 2017 Just Like That
- 2017 Chop Kiss
- 2016 Fever
- 2016 Agogo
Albums
- 2015 Alive
- 2011 Cupid Stories
- 2009 Least Expected
- 2006 Happy Day
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Indigenous Artist/Group | Nominated |
| 2013 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Collaboration of the Year | Nominated |
| 2012 | The Headies | Artiste of the Year | Won |
Net Worth
According to multiple sources, both Vast Bracket and Smash Bracket are estimated to have a net worth of $300,000. Although, this net worth is not verified yet.
Social Media Handles
Instagram: vastbracket
Instagram: smashbracket
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