Overview
Chella, born Uzochukwu Michael Ikechukwu on 9 July 2004, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence in 2024 with the release of his debut breakout single "Nyash Na Nyash", and consolidated his standing in the Afrobeats scene with the follow-up single "My Darling", which topped multiple charts in Nigeria and internationally.
Key facts
| Birth name | Uzochukwu Michael Ikechukwu |
|---|---|
| Stage name | Chella |
| Date of birth | 9 July 2004 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
| Genre | Afrobeats |
| Years active | 2024–present |
| Notable singles | "Nyash Na Nyash", "My Darling" |
Background
Chella was born on 9 July 2004 in Nigeria. He works professionally under the mononym Chella and is associated with the contemporary Nigerian Afrobeats movement.
Career
2024: Breakthrough
Chella came to wider public attention in 2024 with the release of his single "Nyash Na Nyash", which served as his introduction to mainstream audiences in the Nigerian music industry.
"My Darling"
His subsequent single, "My Darling", became a significant commercial success. The song:
- Peaked at number 1 on the Shazam Global chart, making it the fourth Nigerian song in history to top the chart.
- Reached number 1 on the official Nigeria TurnTable Top 100 songs chart.
- Peaked at number 8 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.
Significance
With "My Darling" reaching the top of the Shazam Global chart, Chella joined a small group of Nigerian artistes whose singles have achieved that distinction, underscoring the continued global expansion of Afrobeats. His chart performance on both Nigerian and United States–based platforms reflects the genre's cross-border reach in the mid-2020s.
Related topics
References
- "Chella (singer)", English Wikipedia.