Daddy Showkey – Galala
| Stage Name: | Daddy Showkey |
| Real Name: | John Odafe Asiemo |
| Occupation: | Musician |
| Date Of Birth/Age: | 4th August, 1970 (53 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Lagos State |
| Gender: | Male |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Marital Status: | Lolo Sandra Ebere Asiemo (Wife) |
| Education: | |
| Known for: | Galala |
Early Life
Daddy Showkey, born John Odafe Asiemo on August 4, 1970, in Ajegunle, Lagos State, grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. Hailing from Olomoro Kingdom in Isoko South LGA of Delta State, Daddy Showkey became a prominent figure in the Nigerian music scene.
Career
Showkey kickstarted his musical journey in the late 1990s, gaining popularity with his unique brand of music known as ghetto or galala. He pioneered Nigerian dancehall music, bringing a distinctive style to the industry. Unlike others who used Jamaican patois, Daddy Showkey sang in pidgin English. He is credited with inventing the “Galala” dance move, which quickly rose to prominence in the 1990s.
Discography
2017: Showkey Again
2017: One Day
2011: What’s gonna be gonna be
2011: Welcome
2011: Ragga Hip hop
2011: Mayazeno
2011: Jehovah
2011: Girl’s cry
2011: Dancing scene
2011: Asiko
2011: Young girl
2011: The Chicken
2011: Sandra
2011: Ghetto Soldier
2000: The Name
1996: Diana
1991: Fire Fire
Endorsement Deals
In 2018, Showkey became a brand ambassador for Real Estate Management Revelation Property Group in Lagos State, joining other celebrities like Charles Inojie, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, Mary Lazarus, Belinda Effah, and Alex Ekubo.
Wife and Kids
Daddy Showkey is married to Lolo Sandra Ebere Asiemo, and they are blessed with lovely children.
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Net Worth
Daddy Showkey’s net worth is estimated at around $200,000 according to various online sources. You can connect with him on Instagram.Â
