# Odumodublvck

Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu (born 19 October 1993), popularly known as Odumodublvck, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. He is known for his stage performances, genre-blend and often wearing the Okpu Agu. Odumodublvck is a member of the hip-hop collective Anti World Gangstars. He currently resides in Abuja, Nigeria.

## Early life

Born in Lagos, he relocated with his family to Abuja at the age of 7. He had his junior high education at Christ the King College at Gwagwalada Abuja, where he got the stage name "Odumodu" in his second year of junior high. He attended Bowen University for his first year of tertiary education, then left and finished up at the University of Lagos, Akoka.

## Career

On 26 March 2022, Odumodublvck performed at the Jameson Connects concert alongside DRB LasGidi, and Victony at Abuja.
In 2022, Odumodublvck released a joint studio album with B.O.C Madaki, titled The Drop, and a few months later he released a follow-up single, his first under NATIVE Records, "Picanto", featuring Ecko Miles and Zlatan. On 21 November 2022, the single debuted on TurnTable Bubbling Under Top 100 at number 8, and number 15 on Nigeria Hip-Hop/Rap Songs chart. On 28 November 2022, "Picanto" debuted at number 79 on the Top 100 and reached number 65., and reached number 44 on Nigeria Radio. The song also reached Number 6 on the Nigeria Hip-Hop/Rap Songs chart.
In December 2022, he signed a record deal with NATIVE Records, in partnership with Def Jam. On 8 December 2022, he won the Next Rated Artist category at Galaxy Music Awards. The rapper gets a new Lexus IS 350, as part of the prize that comes with the Next Rated award. On 9 December 2022, he was announced on the line up of Vertical Rave concert opening acts alongside Teezee, Cruel Santino, PsychoYP, Odunsi the Engine, among others, to be held on 17 December 2022.
On 23 January 2023, he ranked number 4 on TurnTable's NXT Emerging Top Artistes. In March 2023, he released his first single on Friday 24, titled "Declan Rice", shortly after surviving a surgery that almost took his life. On 27 March 2023, Odumodublvck earned his first top 10 entry on the TurnTable official Nigeria Top 100 Songs chart at number 8. On 1 April 2023, "Declan Rice" led TheCable Lifestyle airplay chart at number 1. In 2023, Def Jam Recordings signed an exclusive deal with Odumodublvck upon the release of EZIOKWU mixtape.
West Ham united captain, Declan Rice expressed his excitement as Nigerians sang his name, courtesy of Odumodublvck. On 15 July 2023, Arsenal announced the signing of Declan Rice using his song in the background.
On the TurnTable Charts, Blood On The Dance Floor and Cast claimed the top spot in the TurnTable Top 100 songs. Simultaneously, Eziokwu (Uncut) secured the number one position for the album category on the TurnTable Official Top 50 Albums Chart in Nigeria. 100 Million, featuring Tiwa Savage, was another hit and was well received song by his fans and lovers.
On December 18 2024, and January 25 2025, Odumodublvck revealed in interviews with Beat FM and Joey Akan that after recording his single Asampete a track from the Antiworld Gangstars album NOTHING CHANGED he felt something was missing. According to him, the song had a sound reminiscent of Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy, and he believed adding Don Jazzy's vocals would complete it. Don Jazzy agreed to collaborate, recording his part and gifting Odumodublvck $10,000 upon completion. Additionally, he allowed Odumodublvck and the Antiworld Gangstars collective to retain full royalties while providing his vocals for free. He also gave them the option to credit him as a featured artist if they wished.

### Political awareness

On 25 May 2023, Odumodu tweeted about the presidential inauguration of the 16th President of Nigeria Bola Tinubu Renewed Hope concert. In the quote, he wrote "They Tried To Get Me To Perform At The Inauguration. They Did Not Do Their Research." However, on 2 March 2023, following the release of NATIVE Sound System single "Vex", Odumodu declared his support to Peter Obi in the second verse "I dey hope on Peter Obi to save me", and earlier described himself as Peter Obi's running mate on social media.

### Controversy and Misogynist Claims

Odumodublvck has been the center of public criticism over claims of being a misogynist. He was described as a woman abuser by a user on X (formerly Twitter).
He faced more public backlash in November 2023 following his lyrics in Shallipopi's hit single, Cast. The lines which read “If she no f–k o, if she no s–k / Who go pay for her wig and handbag?” was criticized heavily with internet users calling out Odumodublvk for his use of brash lyrics and misrepresentation of women in his songs.
Odumodublvck has repeatedly dismissed these claims insisting in a series of interviews and tweets that he promotes women and there is no woman who can come out to say "Odumodu laid his hand on me".

## Artistry

Odumodublvck is known for fusing Afrobeat, with Drill and Grime music. According to Dazed, "His unrelenting style of drill employs high-life inspired melodies which he calls OKPOROKO RHYTHMS , In slangs "Afro terrorism" and Nigerian Pidgin English to tell vivid stories about his community and everyday experiences – his narrative style is so specific to Nigerians, it’s hard to pick up on the nuances as an outsider."

## Discography
### Mixtapes

List of studio mixtape albums, with selected details and chart positions :
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
| Title | Details | NG |
| T.A.B.S (TO ALL Blvcksheep) | Released: 22 August 2017 Label: Blvcksheep Media House Formats: Digital download | — |
| Anti-World Gangstars | Released: 15 December 2018 Label: Blvcksheep Media House Formats: Digital download | — |
| Odiegwu | Released: 3 December 2021 Label: Blvcksheep Media House Formats: Digital download | — |
| The Drop | Released: 18 February 2022 Label: Gametime Records Formats: Digital download | — |
| EZIOKWU | Released: 6 October 2023 Label: NATIVE, Def Jam, UMG Formats: Digital download | 1 |

### Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details and chart positions :
| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions |
| Title | EP details | NG |
| Time & Chance | Released: 19 October 2018 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: Blvcksheep Media House | — |
| TADE (The Afro Drill Experiment) | Released: 1 July 2020 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: Coincidence Music & Entertainment, Blvcksheep | — |
| Time & Chance | Released: 12 March 2021 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: TopBoy Music | — |
| T.A.D.E II (The Afro Drill Experiment II) | Released: 1 July 2022 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: | — |

### Selected singles

List of singles, showing title and year released with selected chart positions :
| Title | Year | Chart positions | Chart positions | Chart positions | Chart positions | Chart positions | Chart positions | Chart positions | Certifications | Album |
| Title | Year | NG | NG Rap | NG Alt. | UK | UK Afrobeats | US | US Afrobeats | Certifications | Album |
| "Dog Eat Dog" | 2022 | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | — | TCSN: Platinum | Non-album single |
| "Picanto" (featuring ECko Miles, and Zlatan) | 2022 | 25 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | | EZIOKWU |
| "Declan Rice" | 2023 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 27 | TCSN: Gold | EZIOKWU |
| "DOG EAT DOG II" (featuring Cruel Santino, and Bella Shmurda) | 2023 | 17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | | EZIOKWU |
| "FIREGUN" (featuring Fireboy DML) | 2023 | 10 | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | | EZIOKWU |
| "WOTOWOTO SEASONiNG" | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album single |
| "Declan Rice (Arsenal Version)" | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album single |
| "MC OLUOMO" | 2023 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | | EZIOKWU |
| "BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR" (featuring Bloody Civilian & Wale) | 2023 | 1 | — | — | — | 10 | — | 18 | | EZIOKWU |

## Accolades

| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Nominated work | Results |
| 2022 | Galaxy Music Awards | Next Rated Artist | Himself | Won |
| 2023 | African Muzik Magazine Awards | Best Newcomer | Himself | Won |
| 2023 | African Muzik Magazine Awards | Best Male Rap Act | Himself | Nominated |
| 2023 | The Headies | Rookie of the Year | Himself | Won |
| 2023 | The Headies | Best Rap Single | "Declan Rice" | Won |
| 2023 | Trace Awards & Festival | Best Newcomer | Himself | Nominated |
| 2024 | Telecel Ghana Music Awards | International Collaboration of the year | Wotowoto Season | Nominated |
| 2024 | BET Hip-Hop Awards | Best International Flow | Himself | Nominated |
| 2025 | Trace Awards | Best Hip-Hop Artist | Himself | Nominated |
| 2025 | Trace Awards | Best Collaboration | Wotowoto Season | Nominated |