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| name = Praiz | image = Praiz.png | image_size = | alt = | caption = in 2015 | background = solo_singer | birth_name = Praise Ugbede Adejo | native_name = | native_name_lang = | alias = Mr. Rich & Famous | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1984|03|8}}[1] | origin = Kogi State, Nigeria | death_date = | death_place = | genre = R&B | occupation = Singer, songwriter | instrument = Vocals, piano | years_active = 2007–present | label = X3M Music | associated_acts = {{flatlist|
| website = }}Praise Ugbede Adejo (born 8 March 1984), better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian R&B songwriter, producer and singer. Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden season of Project Fame West Africa.[2] He is best known for releasing hit singles like "Rich and Famous", "Sisi" and "I Love You". He contributed guest vocals to Bez's 2011 single "That Stupid Song"; the music video for the aforementioned song went on to be the first African video to make a world premiere on BET’s 106 & Park.[3] He is currently signed to X3M Music.[4] Early life and educationPraiz, a native of Igala in Kogi State was born in Lagos but later relocated to Kaduna in 1992 after his father was transferred there on a missionary work. He is the second child out of five children.[5] He has a National Diploma in Computer Science after graduating from Kaduna Polytechnic.[6] CareerProject Fame West AfricaPraiz has been doing well in the music before he shot into limelight after emerging second runner-up in the first edition of Project Fame West Africa, a music reality T.V show which Iyanya went on to win.[7] His performance in the competition increased his fan base making him one of the next rated star in the Nigerian music industry.[8] 2010–present: Rich & FamousPraiz has worked with several artites including Awilo Longomba, Cobhams, Wizkid, Seyi Shay, Bez and M.I.[9] One of his many works is a song he collaborated with fellow Nigerian artiste Bez on the hit single "That Stupid Song" which went on to be the first African video to make a world premiere on BET’s 106 & Park.[10] On 22 July 2012, he released the hit single titled "Rich and Famous" which got positive reviews and massive airplay thus getting him nominated in several award events.[11] On 14 December 2014, Praiz released his debut studio album titled Rich & Famous.[9] Style of musicKnown to be a soul and R&B artiste, Praiz also has a diverse style in making other genres of music, switching up from R&B to afropop with commercially appealing songs like "Oshe" and "Mercy". He cites Barry White, Michael Jackson, Carl Thompson and Boyz II Men as people who influence his type of music.[12] Personal lifePraiz is a brand ambassador for network service giants MTN. He is also involved with some charitable organizations including Safe Motherhood Foundation and Little Big Souls, an organization geared towards helping to reduce premature maternal mortality and assisting women who cannot afford maternal care.[10] DiscographyAlbums
Singles
Awards and nominations{{Expand list|date=July 2015}}
See also{{portal|Biography}}
References1. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.thenet.ng/2015/03/praiz-celebrates-31st-birthday-with-throw-back-picture/ | title=Praiz celebrates 31st birthday with throw-back picture | publisher=The Net | author=Dayo Showemimo | date=8 March 2015 | accessdate=30 July 2015}} 2. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.e247mag.com/surulere-iyanya-praiz-back-in-project-fame-2008/#14382804580982 | title=SURULERE: IYANYA, PRAIZ BACK IN PROJECT FAME 2008! | publisher=E247Mag | date=21 May 2014 | accessdate=30 July 2015}} 3. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/01/30/bn-bytes-bez-to-debut-video-for-that-stupid-song-on-bets-106-park-first-ever-african-video-to-world-premiere-on-the-show/ | title=BN Bytes: Bez to debut video for "That Stupid Song" on BET’s 106 & Park – First-Ever African Video to World Premiere on the Show | publisher=BellaNaija | date=30 January 2012 | accessdate=30 July 2015}} 4. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/159536-home-x3m-music-say-singers-simi-sammy.html | title=We are at home at X3M Music, say singers Simi, Sammy | work=Premium Times | author=Michael Abimboye | date=27 April 2014 | accessdate=30 July 2015}} 5. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/08/18/bn-saturday-celebrity-interview-the-rich-famous-crooner-praiz-takes-us-into-his-world-meet-the-man-behind-that-unique-voice/ | title=BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: The "Rich & Famous" Crooner, Praiz takes us into His World – Meet the Man Behind that Unique Voice! | work=BellaNaija | author=Adeola Adeyemo | date=18 August 2012 | accessdate=30 July 2015}} 6. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/music-is-my-lover-praiz/ | title=Music is my lover — Praiz | work=The Punch | author=Anna Okon | date=25 August 2013 | accessdate=30 July 2015}} 7. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/173615-double-cd-debut-album-praiz.html | title=Why I have a double CD debut album- Praiz | work=Premium Times | author=Michael Abimboye | date=21 December 2014 | accessdate=30 July 2015}} 8. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.pulse.ng/events/tush-magazine-praiz-hangout-with-fans-at-meet-and-greet-event-id3877448.html | title=Praiz hangout with fans at Meet and Greet event | publisher=Pulse Nigeria | work=Tush Magazine | author=Chinedu Adiele | date=17 June 2015 | accessdate=30 July 2015}} 9. ^1 {{cite web | url=http://www.pulse.ng/music/praiz-singer-releases-album-rich-famous-id3347094.html | title=Singer releases album 'Rich & Famous' | publisher=Pulse Nigeria | author=Ayomide O. Tayo | date=14 December 2014 | accessdate=30 July 2015}} 10. ^1 {{cite web | url=http://www.stargist.com/bio/celebrity-bio-nigerian-singer-praise-adejo-aka-praiz-biography/ | title=[CELEBRITY BIO] Nigerian Singer Praise Adejo AKA Praiz’ Biography | publisher=Star Gist | author=Dee Apphiaanna | date=29 October 2014 | accessdate=30 July 2015}} 11. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.tooxclusive.com/downloadmp3/praiz-rich-and-famous/ | title=Praiz – Rich And Famous | publisher=tooXclusive.com | date=22 July 2014 | accessdate=30 July 2015}} 12. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.theinfonerds.com/?p=188 | title=NIGERIAN ARTISTE PRAISE ADEJO AKA PRAIZ BIOGRAPHY | publisher=TheInfoNerds.com | date=29 October 2014 | accessdate=30 July 2015}} 13. ^{{cite web|title=New Music Praiz - 'Body hot' ft Jesse Jagz, Stonebwoy|url=http://pulse.ng/new_music/new-music-praiz-body-hot-ft-jesse-jagz-stonebwoy-id4651596.html|website=Pulse.ng|publisher=Joeuy Akan|accessdate=5 February 2016}} 14. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.ent-redefined.org/singer-praiz-wins-his-first-music-award/ | title=Singer Praiz wins his first music award | publisher=Entertainment Redefined | author=Braimah Sheriff | date=14 July 2013 | access-date=30 July 2015}} 15. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/07/voting-opens-for-nigeria-entertainment-awards-2015/ | title=Voting opens for Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2015 | work=The Guardian | author=Tonye | date=19 July 2015 | access-date=30 July 2015}} External links
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