Jeff Akoh
Jeff Akoh | |
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| Birth name | Jeffrey Ufedo Akoh |
| Born | October 27, 1996 Abuja, FCT, Nigeria |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, performer |
| Instrument | vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Temple Music Limited, Ultima Productions, 960 Music Group |
Jeff Ufedo Akoh ⓘ (born October 27, 1996) is a Nigerian singer. He rose to prominence after winning the eighth season of Project Fame West Africa in 2015.[1] He won the competition at the age of 18, making him the youngest winner so far.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Jeff was born and raised in the Abuja. He attended Shining Star Nursery and Primary School, Abuja and later, Federal Government Boys College, Garki, Abuja. Jeff has two siblings, a brother and sister who are both musically inclined. [2]
Career
[edit]In 2010, Jeff and his brother, Fred Akoh contested as a duo on Glo Naija Sings when he was 13 where they finished off at the Top 10of the company.[3] He thereafter went to SAE Institute, Cape Town, South Africa where he graduated as a Sound Engineer before winning Project Fame.[4]
In 2025, Jeff won the eighth season of Project Fame West Africa, [1] Shortly after, he was offered a management deal with 960 Music Group and Ultima Productions. Jeff is currently signed to Temple Music, under the umbrella of Temple Management company.[5][6]
In 2017, he released a 16 track album titled "Lokoja".[7][8] In 2018 he followed up with an EP titled "I Do", the lead single I Do was produced by Don Jazzy and Password, it’s official video amassed over 4 million views on YouTube.[9]
In June 2020, Jeff Akoh dropped "Better Things"[10] on 30th December in same year, he released the remix of the Better Things featuring Peruzzi.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Thabit, Khadijah (27 September 2015). "MTN Project Fame West Africa Crowns Jeffrey Akoh For Season 8". Legit NG. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Facts You Didn't Know About Jeffrey Akoh, The Winner Of MTN Project Fame Season 8". Tatafo Naija. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^ "Facts You Didn't Know About Jeffrey Akoh, The Winner Of MTN Project Fame Season 8". Tatafo Naija.
- ^ "Contestants: JEFFREY UFEDO AKOR". Project Fame West Africa. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^ Okon-Ekong, Nseobong (2017-02-19). "Temple Management Company Signs New Deal with 9ice, Jeff Akoh". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2017-10-25.
- ^ "Ex Project Fame winner, Jeff Akoh joins TMC". 16 February 2017.
- ^ "Lokoja by Jeff Akoh on Apple Music".
- ^ "Jeff Akoh goes pop on Lokoja". Music In Africa. 2018-03-27. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
- ^ "Jeff Akoh - I do (Prod. By Don Jazzy x Password) » tooXclusive | MP3". 19 February 2023.
- ^ "Jeff Akoh out with new song 'Better Thing'".
- ^ "Better Thing (Feat. Peruzzi) [Remix] - Single by Jeff Akoh on Apple Music". 30 December 2020.
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