Since he emerged on the scene with his laughable ‘After party’ video in 2011, Vic O continues to make controversial headlines in the music industry. Most recently, he challenged International recording artist
The artist whose real name is Victor Odu is self-assured about the future of his musical course, but there are a few things his fans don’t know about him. You can thank us later for putting together this list.
He sees himself as a multi-talented musician
Vic O began his professional music career in 2007 and released his debut album in 2008. He writes his own lyrics, produces his tracks and calls the shots on the artistic direction of his music videos.
He is a record label executive.
The hip-hop artist is the CEO of Vic O Music Production.
He admires Don Jazzy.
Mavin Records CEO Don Jazzy is his idol. He recently told Nigerian daily publication the Punch Newspapers he was working to collaborate with the record label boss.
He also said wouldn’t hesitate to join the label if Don Jazzy made him an offer.
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He is convinced he can knock out Drake and Meek Mill in a rap battle.
To proved this the self proclaimed "King of afrorap" released a track dissing the rappers.
He told the Punch Newspapers: "I insist that if I come face-to- face with them in a rap battle, I will beat them to it. I can switch to either Italian or English and knock them out".
Raised in Nigeria, based in Italy.
He was born and raised in Cross River state in south eastern Nigeria. In 2004, he moved to Italy with is aunt.
He is a graduate of the University of Italy where he studied Business Administration.
He once played football.
When he first arrived in Italy, he played the position of striker for a local football league called Corinaldo Calcio.
He has previously worked as a baker, gardener, a bricklayer and in a furniture store.
He is an actor.
He featured on a yet-to-be released Nollywood film called “". He has starred in a few Italian stage productions in Milan.
He makes big bucks.
He shared that he earns $2,000 a month from his YouTube videos. For shows in Nigeria he claims he has been paid up to N500, 000 and for Europe based shows he is paid £4,000 upwards.
His girlfriend is American.
It was reported in June that he was in Nigeria for his wedding. Contrary to what you thought, he's revealed that his girlfriend based in America is a US Marine.
Watch Vic O's 'Google Plus' video below: