ASU EKIYE, THE NIGER DELTA AMBASSADOR

The music of Asu Ekiye and De Nu Dimension (BackSo far through the foundation the International gospel
to base) is one of the best gospel music to come outArtiste has been able to discover and sponsor twenty
of Africa and especially Nigeria.Artistes from the Niger Delta region, among them
The music is very inspiring and uplifting and even if youincludes “Timaya” Nigeria’s new afro hip-hop
don't understand the language, you still would enjoy thesensation.
music. The cultural infusion of the different groupsAsu would want to be remembered for imparting
makes it all so colourful and interesting to watch.others, building a legacy and lasting institution as well as
His music arrangement and video choreography ishelp more people especially in the Niger Delta to show
always well put together featuring over 200 peoplethe people that militancy is not the way.
from the 6 states of the South -South region ofAs a renowned and talented African gosple artist, Asu
Nigeria, a proof to further show the creativity of AsuEkiye has recieved numerous awards all over the
Ekiye.world. They are:
With different tracks of different genres from RNiger Delta Arts Award - Most Popular culture Friendly
& B to dancehall, hip-hop and traditional, his latestArtist 2007.
album “Back to Basics 3” titled “Na God”TOMA AWARDS Today's Music Awards - Most
is no exception of his music repertoire.Popular Gospel Album 2005.
As a prominent Niger Delta Artist, Asu has been ableVIGOMA AWARDS - Most Popular Male Album 2005.
to influence his region positively with the establishmentChannel O Awards - Best African Gospel Artist 2005.
of a foundation he christened as “Asu EkiyeDECROSS AWARDS- Best Selling Artist 2004.
International Foundation”. It is a non GovernmentalCHANNEL O AWARDS- Best African Gospel Artist
Youth Organisation, envisioned and premised on the2004.
Principle of Love, Care and Development in the NigerNTA AWARDS- Best African Gospel Artist 2003.
Delta States in particular, Nigeria andAMEN AWARDS- (Awards For Musical Excellence in
Africans-in-diaspora.Nigeria) - Gospel Artist of the Year 2003
Part of the mandate of the foundation includes toAsu Ekiye is a graduate with a Degree in
discover , empower and nurture raw talents from theAccountancy from the University of Science And
rural areas, showcase these talents to the world,Technology Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria, where
reach out to communities in the Niger Delta States, ashe is currently based. He sings in indigenous ijaw
well as to also spearhead Government’slanguage and English language
advocacy on the need to shun militancy and cultism inEkiye is married to beautiful Kunemofa and blessed
Niger Delta.with children.