Limoblaze – Gospel Artist
| Stage Name: | Limoblaze |
| Real Name: | Samuel Onwubiko |
| Occupation: | Gospel Artist |
| Date Of Birth/Age: | 25th October, 1995 (28 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Abia State, Nigeria |
| Gender: | Male |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Marital Status: | Favour Emma Nwachukwu (Wife) |
| Education: | Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria |
| Known for: | Memories |
Samuel Onwubiko, known by his stage name Limoblaze, is a Nigerian gospel singer-songwriter and rapper. He was born on October 25, 1995, in Abia State, Nigeria, to parents Samuel and Nkechi Onwubiko. He grew up in Makurdi, Benue State, as one of eight children.
Early Life
At the age of 8, Limoblaze discovered the music of popular rappers such as Tupac, Eminem, and 50 Cent, which sparked his interest in music. Later, he came across Christian rappers like Lecrae, the Ambassador, Andy Mineo, Da’ T.R.U.T.H., and Tedashii, influencing him to become an Afro gospel, Afrobeat, and Hip-hop gospel singer, songwriter, and performing artist.
Education & Music Career
Limoblaze pursued a degree in Biochemistry at the Federal University of Agriculture in Makurdi, Nigeria, and it was during this time that he began his professional gospel music career by joining the DayStar Church.
His music career started as an independent and unsigned artist, and he released his first song, “Memories,” dedicated to his high school classmates. He continued to release more songs, including “Grace,” “Unconditional,” “Wrong Ways,” and “For the King,” featuring American rapper Los of HGA.
Limoblaze also collaborated with other gospel artists like Ada Ehi, Travis Greene, and Da’ T.R.U.T.H. He released several studio albums, including “Blind” (2016), “Before Now” (2018), “Afrobeats Raps & Jesus” (2019), “The Wait E.p” (2020), and “Bridges” (2020) with Da’ T.R.U.T.H.
In July 2022, he gained widespread recognition with the release of the hit single “Jireh (My Provider),” featuring Lecrae and Happi. The song made it to the Billboard Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Songs of 2022.
In addition to his music career, Limoblaze has ventured into acting and appeared in the movie “Payday” alongside renowned actors like Zack Orji.
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Awards
Limoblaze has received multiple award nominations and won several, including the Premier Gospel Awards for Best International Act in 2019 and the African Gospel Music and Media Awards (AGMMA) as Afro Rap Artiste of Excellence in 2019. He has also been recognized as “Artist of the Week” on Nigeria’s Channels TV.
Wife and Children
He is happily married to Favour Emma Nwachukwu. The couple tied the knot in 2022.Â
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Net Worth
Limoblaze’s net worth is estimated to be around $250,000 to $300,000 as of 2023. He is an active presence on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, where he interacts with his fans and shares updates about his music career.
