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''' Alex O ''' (born Alex Okoroigwe) is a Nigerian pop musician, singer, songwriter and music producer.<ref>http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/alex-o-returns-studio-marriage-actress-oby-edozie-experiences-setback/ – nigeria tribune newspaper</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/17837/16/video-oby-edoziehs-hubby-alex-o-stages-a-comeback-.html |title=VIDEO: Oby Edoziehs Hubby, Alex O Stages a Comeback in Omo Naija Music Video - nigeriafilms.com |accessdate=5 December 2014 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225060608/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/17837/16/video-oby-edoziehs-hubby-alex-o-stages-a-comeback-.html |archivedate=25 December 2014 }} – nigeriafilms.com</ref> He is best known for his song "Celebrate". '''Alex Okoroigwe,''' professionally known as '''Alex O,''' is a Nigerian ], singer, songwriter and music producer.<ref>http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/alex-o-returns-studio-marriage-actress-oby-edozie-experiences-setback/ – nigeria tribune newspaper</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/17837/16/video-oby-edoziehs-hubby-alex-o-stages-a-comeback-.html |title=VIDEO: Oby Edoziehs Hubby, Alex O Stages a Comeback in Omo Naija Music Video - nigeriafilms.com |accessdate=5 December 2014 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225060608/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/17837/16/video-oby-edoziehs-hubby-alex-o-stages-a-comeback-.html |archivedate=25 December 2014}}</ref>


== Biography == == Biography ==
Alex O. was born in ] and started his music career as a singer under "Uncle Steve Rhodes." He later joined the ] music company and worked as a production assistant and songwriter, later signing to ] Records, which is also known as Premier Music of Nigeria, in the year 1988. Alex O was born in ], where he started his music career. Uncle Steve Rhodes as he was known, joined the ] music company as a production assistant and songwriter. Alex was signed to ] Records, Premier Music of Nigeria in 1988.


Alex O married Oby Edozie, a Nigerian film actress and producer.<ref>http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/12/alex-o-opens-up-on-his-love-affair-with-oby-edozien/ – Vanguard_(Nigeria) newspaper</ref><ref>http://www.informationng.com/2015/02/i-didnt-plan-to-marry-a-musician-oby-edozie-okoroigwe.html – informationng.com</ref><ref>http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/alex-o-oby-edozien-couple-welcome-second-child-id3472563.html – pulse.ng</ref><ref>https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/78746/alex-o-opens-up-on-his-love-affair-with-oby-edozien.html – the nigerian voice.com</ref>
Alex O. rose to fame in the music scene and became popular in the Nigerian music industry in 1990s after the release of his most notable song, "Celebrate," which became a global disco hit during that decade.

Alex's song "Celebrate" has also been featured on several music television shows. Several notable newspapers and famous magazines have talked about him and his significant impact in the music industry.

In early 2007, the Nigerian music star popularly known as ] described Alex O. as one of Nigeria's top music legends in his song "Originality." One of his hit tracks also includes 'Do it'

Alex O is married to ], a Nigerian film actress and producer.<ref>http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/12/alex-o-opens-up-on-his-love-affair-with-oby-edozien/ – Vanguard_(Nigeria) newspaper</ref><ref>http://www.informationng.com/2015/02/i-didnt-plan-to-marry-a-musician-oby-edozie-okoroigwe.html – informationng.com</ref><ref>http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/alex-o-oby-edozien-couple-welcome-second-child-id3472563.html – pulse.ng</ref><ref>https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/78746/alex-o-opens-up-on-his-love-affair-with-oby-edozien.html – the nigerian voice.com</ref>


==References== ==References==

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Alex O
Birth nameAlex Okoroigwe
BornImo State, Nigeria
Occupation(s)Singer, musician
InstrumentSinger
Years active1988–present
LabelsPolyGram, Quiet Storm Records
Musical artist

Alex Okoroigwe, professionally known as Alex O, is a Nigerian pop musician, singer, songwriter and music producer.

Biography

Alex O was born in Imo State, where he started his music career. Uncle Steve Rhodes as he was known, joined the Lemmy Jackson music company as a production assistant and songwriter. Alex was signed to PolyGram Records, Premier Music of Nigeria in 1988.

Alex O married Oby Edozie, a Nigerian film actress and producer.

References

  1. http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/alex-o-returns-studio-marriage-actress-oby-edozie-experiences-setback/ – nigeria tribune newspaper
  2. "VIDEO: Oby Edoziehs Hubby, Alex O Stages a Comeback in Omo Naija Music Video - nigeriafilms.com". Archived from the original on 25 December 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  3. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/12/alex-o-opens-up-on-his-love-affair-with-oby-edozien/ – Vanguard_(Nigeria) newspaper
  4. http://www.informationng.com/2015/02/i-didnt-plan-to-marry-a-musician-oby-edozie-okoroigwe.html – informationng.com
  5. http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/alex-o-oby-edozien-couple-welcome-second-child-id3472563.html – pulse.ng
  6. https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/78746/alex-o-opens-up-on-his-love-affair-with-oby-edozien.html – the nigerian voice.com


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