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Bracket (music group)

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 are currently signed to Bracket Records and are best known for releasing hit singles like "Happy Day", "Me & U", "Yori-Yori" and "Ada Owerri" "Mama Africa" "Panya" which received several positive reviews and airplay.[2]Their Albums Includes "Cupid Stories" "Alive" "Least Expected" "Love Letters"

Background

Vast and Smash grew up in Nsukka town, Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria, where they used to attend campus shows while growing up.[3]

Discography

Studio albums

Awards and nominations

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:

References

  1. ^ Babatunde Ologe (27 August 2010). "ASUU Strike Saved Us – Bracket". News Nigeria. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  2. ^ "Bracket: The Yori Yori duo". 9jaHob.com. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 29 July 2015.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Mukosolu Nzom (3 November 2012). "Our pain, our gains, our story – Bracket". Vanguard. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  4. ^ Olumide Adesida (14 July 2015). "Bracket unveils art, track list for new album". The Net. Archived from the original on 10 August 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ Biodun Ogundairo (23 April 2012). "Wande Coal, Bracket, Darey Lead HHWA 2010 Nominations". The Net. Archived from the original on 31 July 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.