Johnny Drille

John Ighodaro  (born July 5, 1990), popularly known as Johnny Drille, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was known he released a cover of Di'ja's 2014 hit song titled "Awww" in January 2015. He is currently signed under Mavin Record label.https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/279634-why-nigerian-musicians-fall-out-with-their-record-labels-johnny-drille.html

Early life
Johnny Drille was born and raised in Edo state, He is from a family of seven, including his father who is a clergyman and mother.

Education
Johnny Drille graduated from the University of Benin, Benin City, where he received a (B.A hons)Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Literature.

Career
His first exposure where he got public attention was on the sixth(6th) season of Project Fame West Africa in 2013.https://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/08/16-contestants-enters-mtn-project-fame-season-6-academy/amp/ although he didn't win the competition, but the experience was all it took him to set out a career in music. January 2015, he released his cover version of Di'Ja's song titled "Awww" which caught the attention of the mavins records boss Don Jazzy. instantly, Don Jazzy followed him on twitter and praised him for his effort, that was Johnny Drille's first contact with Don Jazzy. His debut single titled "wait for me" was released 2015.

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Category:Living people
Category:Nigerian singer-songwriters
Category:People from Edo State
Category:1990 births