MC Galaxy
MC Galaxy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Innocent Udeme Udofot |
| Genres | Afro pop |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Label | MCG Entertainment |
Innocent Udeme Udofot (born 2 May), better known as MC Galaxy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer. He rose to fame after winning the Davido dance competition in 2012.[1] He has collaborated with artists such as Tspize, Swizz Beatz, Uhuru, Shizzi, and Akothee.[2][3]
Career
MC Galaxy began his career as a dancer and comedian in Akwa Ibom State.
On 21 November 2012, he won ₦500,000 in a dance competition at Nigerian singer Davido's 20th birthday party and later appeared in Iyanya's "Kukere" music video.[4]
He moved to Lagos to pursue entertainment and initially performed at clubs and events while developing his skills in comedy and music. He adopted the name MC Galaxy after a suggestion from a woman in Akwa Ibom.[5]
On 4 October 2013, he released his debut single "Nek-Unek" featuring Davido, produced by Shizzi.[6] The music video was funded with ₦2 million provided by an associate of then-Akwa Ibom governor Godswill Akpabio.[7]
Galaxy gained national attention with his TSpize-produced single "Sekem", which popularized a viral dance of the same name. The song was released on 20 March 2014 and means "to move or shift."[8]
Personal life
In 2017, MC Galaxy revealed that he lost ₦25 million to the MMM Ponzi scheme, a fraudulent investment platform that collapsed in Nigeria. He described the experience as a major financial setback and warned others to be cautious with high-risk investment schemes.[9]
Discography
Albums
- Breakthrough (2015)
- MMM (2017)
Selected singles
- "Nek-Unek" (feat. Davido)
- "Sekem"
- "Oyoyo" (feat. Akothee)
- "Komolop Cholop"
- "Iyaya Eh"
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Indigenous Artist of the Year | Nominated[10] |
| 2015 | Best Dance/Live Performance | Won[11] | |
| Indigenous Artist of the Year | Nominated[12] | ||
| 2016 | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated[13] |
See also
References
- ↑ "Mc Galaxy". NotJustOk. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ "Sekem Remix with Swizz Beatz". Archived from the original on 12 November 2015.
- ↑ "Video Alert: Oyoyo – Akothee feat. MC Galaxy". MBU Uganda. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ↑ Inyang, Ifreke (25 November 2012). "MC Galaxy wins Davido's N500,000 at his party [PHOTOS]". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ Sesan (2 September 2017). "How I came to Lagos in a night bus –Mc Galaxy". The Punch. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ "Nek-Unek". Archived from the original on 15 April 2015.
- ↑ Augoye, Jayne (6 May 2017). "EXCLUSIVE: How I lost N25 million to MMM — MC GALAXY". Premium Times. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ Kariisa, Jessica (6 September 2018). "A history of Afropop dance crazes". Red Bull. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ Augoye, Jayne (6 May 2017). "EXCLUSIVE: How I lost N25 million to MMM — MC GALAXY". Premium Times. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ↑ Ejiofor, Chiwetel (31 May 2014). "Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Entertainment Awards nomination". Premium Times. Nigeria. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- ↑ "Yemi Alade, Simi, Kiss Daniel, Praiz And Other Big Winners At Nigeria Entertainment Awards [PHOTOS]". Entertainment Express Nigeria. 15 September 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- ↑ Oneill, Danielle (15 June 2015). "The Nigeria Entertainment Awards Announce 2015 Nominees". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ↑ "Nominations are Here! Find out who Made the 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards Nominees List". Bella Naija. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2017.