Ugoccie, whose real name is Favour Ugochi Anosike, was born on March 6, 1997, in Aba, Abia. She is a Nigerian celebrity who sings, writes songs, raps, and does voice-overs. Her roots trace back to the Igbo tribe in Eastern Nigeria. She discovered her singing talent at an early age, and started getting involved in the music industry during her teenage years while working as a radio host.

Ugoccie

Education 

Ugoccie went to Wise Brain Academy for her early education, followed by Ninlan Demonstration Secondary School for her primary, middle, and high school studies. She graduated from Alex Ekwueme University in Ebonyi State with a degree in Microbiology. She did her internship in Kebbi State, Nigeria, at a popular Nigerian radio station as a host.

Family Background

Ugoccie comes from a small family of six, which includes her parents and three siblings. She is the eldest child of Mr and Mrs Anosike from Aba, Abia State. She tends to keep her family life private but occasionally shares snippets of it with her followers.

Career 

Despite her radio job, Ugoccie never put her music career on the backburner. She consistently released her music, doing covers of famous songs and creating her own tracks. She transitioned from rapping to singing and created a unique style by integrating Afrobeat elements. Her dedication to music has garnered her a huge online fan base, with her songs being streamed millions of times globally.

She became successful in her career when she released a song called "Do You Really Like Me?" It was a cover of Rotimi's song "In My Bed." The song became very popular and was supported by important people in the Nigerian entertainment industry. She later dropped a new version of the song, featuring famous Nigerian rapper Kolaboy. She also worked with Nigerian star Duncan Mighty on the hit song "Disappoint Them."

Songs 

- Do You Really Like Me

- No Wahala

- Candy Rain

- Do You Really Like Me Remix (featuring Kolaboy)

- Disappoint Them (featuring Duncan Mighty)

- One Ticket (Cover of Kizz Daniel & Davido)

- Totori (Cover of ID Cabasa, Olamide & Wizkid)

- Better (Cover of Tekno)

- Man On Fire

Husband, Boyfriend And personal Life 

Ugoccie, who was known as iTooTok among her close friends, later rebranded herself as Ugoccie. Her music is unique because of its Igbo flavor. Although she has traveled across various Nigerian states and cities, she currently resides in the southeastern part of the country. Despite her increasing fame, she keeps her love life under wraps.

Awards And nominations 

In April 2022, Ugoccie worked with Phyno, a famous Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer, on her song titled "Breakfast." She was nominated at the NET Honours Class of 2022 awards in June 2022.

Controversies And Challenges

Like many artists, Ugoccie has faced her fair share of challenges and controversies throughout her journey in the music industry. One of the main obstacles she encountered was financial. Being an independent artist, she had to self-fund her career, which was particularly difficult at the beginning. She expressed that if she had more funding, her music could have reached a wider audience.

Another challenge she faced was the skepticism from people about her choice to make music in the Igbo language. Some believed this would limit her reach and put her in a figurative "box." However, Ugoccie remained undeterred, drawing inspiration from successful artists like Flavour and Phyno who have achieved international acclaim while maintaining their linguistic roots. She argued that if they could do it, she should not be an exception.

Despite these challenges, Ugoccie's talent was recognized when she received a nomination for the 2022 Headies in the Rookie of the Year category. This nomination served as a testament to her hard work and dedication to her craft.

Dealing with Online Bullying

Apart from these challenges, Ugoccie has also had to deal with online bullying. She has been the target of trolls who have criticized her talent, with remarks like "You are wack," "Your music sucks," and "Music is not your calling." However, she chose not to let these negative comments affect her. Instead of responding to the trolls, she ignored them, focusing on the love and support she received from her fans.

The bullying intensified when she lost her mother in 2021. A troll suggested that she used her mother for rituals, a claim that deeply hurt her. Despite the severity of the accusation, Ugoccie chose not to respond. She made a conscious decision early in her career never to answer to trolls, except if a malicious rumour could potentially ruin her career.

Throughout these challenges and controversies, Ugoccie has remained focused on her music and her fans. She continues to make music in the Igbo language, broadening her reach while staying true to her roots. Her story is an example of resilience and dedication in the face of adversity. Rewrite this content to be easily understandable 

Net worth 

Ugoccie is a rising star in the Nigerian music industry with a considerable number of streams. It is estimated that her net worth lies between $100,000.

Social Media Handle 

Ugoccie is quite active on social media. She has more than 450k followers on Instagram and over 65k followers on Twitter.

Instagram: @ugoccie

Twitter: @ugoccie