One of the star artistes set to perform at the prestigious 2018 Niger Delta Peace Heroes Ambassador Awards is delectable Adokiye.
Born Adokiye Ngozi Yvonne Kyrian to a staunch Roman Catholic family in Okrika OguBolo LGA in River State and Imo State, Oguta LGA, Nigeria. “ADOKIYE” as she is widely known is a singer and song writer whose musical style is deep rooted in the Afro-fusion/Highlife genre of music.
The Caritas University graduate of Architecture department started her musical journey at an early age singing in church choir, was influenced by music icons such as Onyeka Onwenu, Aretha Franklin, King Sunny Ade, Lauryn Hill, Christie Essien Igbokwe and Bob Marley.
During her university days she was a member of a minor musical group called the “MASE” comprising of four young talents whose first name alphabets were coined to get the name “MASE”. Her exploits with the group contributed in exposing and sharpening her musical skills to a great extent which saw her gearing towards professional singing.
However for the Talented and Energetic artiste, singing and writing songs are not the only things that keeps Adokiye busy, Adokiye; who is also a United Nations Peace Ambassador, enjoys engaging in different works for Humanity, In her words, ‘I’ve been on the charity movement since high school and I love Peace Keeping duties”.