Gaise is an acronym of his initials; Gboluwaga Akinade Ibuoye Samuel. When he was in KC, he used to write his names out in full; it came out as IGAS. A friend of his helped rearrange it as GAIS. It was when he was going into full-time music he added the ‘E’ to it.
A native of Okemesi-Ekiti, Gaise is an Afro-fusion artist who uses his conscious yet entertaining music to influence society and promote positive values. He attended First Foundation Nursery and Primary school, Ile-Ife, King’s College Lagos, and studied Economics at Obafemi Awolowo University.
He started doing music in 2004 by writing songs and performing at small gatherings, but it was in 2010 after completing his National Youth Service that he chose music as a full-time career.
"A 2’1 in Economics from OAU would have been a good enough starting point in the corporate world, but nothing can give me joy and fulfilment like music. I made this clear to my family and now have their support."
His debut album, GAISEBABA, was released on August 26th 2011 under the label Sanctified Records. The album introduced Gaise unto the Music scene as a lyrically sound writer with predominantly Yoruba lyrics, and a unique style of delivery that appeals to all generations. He has been described by many as a ‘fresh breath’ in the Nigerian Music Industry. The album was accompanied by a video for its lead single “follow follow” which was nominated for the Best Indigenous Concept at the Nigerian Music Video Awards 2011, and Best Video at the Africa Entertainment Awards 2012 in Malaysia. Gaise was awarded ‘New Revelation’ at The Scepters 2011, and ‘Best New Artiste’ at the premier edition of Crystal Awards in 2013.
With a rapidly growing fan base, particularly in the South-Western parts of Nigeria, he has headlined shows and performed on stages some of which are the 2011 Ekiti Mega Fiesta, where he performed alongside 2face Idibia and Sasha, Felabration 2011, CoolFM Praise Jam 2011, RCCG National Youth Conventon, MFM National Youth Convention, Hip Hop World Awards Nominees’ party 2012, InspirationFM Praise Jam 2012, PremierFM Ibadan 10th anniversary celebrations, Pepsi Campus Tour, GLO LafftaFest Ado-Ekiti 2012, Ondo State YouGoFest 2012, Crystal Awards 2013, Bloggers’ Symposium with Governor Kayode Fayemi 2014, Lagos State Sallah Celebrations 2014, Afropolitan Vibes (felabration edition) 2014 alongside highlife maestro Etubom Rex Lawson, Dr. Myles & Ruth Munroe’s Memorial service in Lagos 2014, and Lagos State Christmas Carol 2014.
In October 2013, he was the youngest of fourteen (14) eminent entertainment and arts practitioners honored by the Ekiti State Government as Cultural Ambassadors.
He is signed to Coded Tunes Entertainment, and and has hence teamed up with veteran producer ID Cabasa with whom he worked on his second studio album. Gaise has relesed several hit singles like "WOMINA", "TITI LAI" and is still set to take the world by storm. Be on the look out!
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