[edit] Early Life
Naeto C's parents were of the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria and were living in the Igbo City of Enugu. He spent his early years in that City, in a household very influenced by music. His likeness for music grew fast and was articulated into other creative art forms, most specifically poetry, which took him to various competitions and earned him accolade as a young poet. He attended the prestigious Atlantic Hall secondary school in Epe, Lagos.

[edit] University Life
After finishing his secondary education in Nigeria, he moved to the United States for higher education both in SUNY Oldwestbury and a year later, George Washington University. It was at this time that he met Uzikwendu and his brother, Ikechukwu, who was then an aspiring hip-hop artist out of Washington Heights, New York, The trio went on to form the World Famous Akademy, a brotherhood of musicians. They planned to grow into an independent record label but could not get their hands on the proper funds. Naeto C graduated in 2004 from the George Washington University with a B Sc. in Biology, Intending to go study further and become a medical doctor. After some deep self-searching he changed his mind and decided to pursue his dream and develop his talent as a musician. He is a GIDI warrior

[edit] Musical Career
Naeto C's cousin Obi Asika (the CEO of Storm Records a record company based in Lagos, Nigeria) had been trying to sign the World Famous Akademy for some time, and since Naeto had decided to pursue his career as a musician he agreed along with the rest of the WFA. But they did not return to Nigerian until early 2006, When Ikechukwu released his debut album, Son Of the Soil. That album lay the grounds for Naeto C and the WFA.Working as an in-house producer with his newly discovered production team “ET-Quake” (Consisting of TY Mix and VC Perez), Naeto was able to display his production skills working with Storm artists like Sasha, Dare Art-Alade, GT the Guitarman, Disconnect, Saro-Wiwa and Nkiru. Within a year of working with the aforementioned artists, Naeto had successfully recorded over 60 songs including his most recent album material (a bulk of which he co-produced with ET-Quake). A notable production achievement is the “I Believe”song Naeto wrote and co-produced with VC Perez (member of ET-Quake), which features himself, an up and coming R&B/Gospel artist, Sheun and the Legendary Hugh Masekela from South Africa. Within the same year Naeto garnered a lot of experience performing, from Ikechukwu’s album launch to Chanel O awards to the I Believe Tour to Always promo tour with Sasha and many more gigs, in preparation for the phenomenal MTN Homecoming Concert, headlined by a popular friend, Nigerian pop sensation, D’banj. Thus far "Naeto C" has recorded over 50 songs for his Debut with production that transcends today’s Hip Hop sound. From the Fela inspired “Lagos City Hustla” the most articulate reflection of Hip-Hop/Afro-beat till date to the down-south-melody-stricken 1st single “Sitting on Top”, Naeto C has broken all boundaries and surpassed more limits than any up and coming artist, lyrically and production wise. Currently Naeto C’s debut album is in its final phase, the only confirmed features include Saro Wiwa, a Highlife/Bongo Artist from Imo State and the World Famous Akademy. His debut album U Know My "P" was released on

[edit] Discography
2008: U Know My "P"
2008: Kini Big Deal ft Ikechuchukwu & chidi

[edit] Awards and nominations
Won - Best New Musician (MTV Africa Music Awards 2008)

[edit] External links
World Famous Akademy [1]
Naeto C on Myspace [2]
Storm Nigeria [3]
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