Brit Awards 2020: Dave contends with Lewis Capaldi for UK big music honour- Nigerian-British rapper, Dave, will be contending for the Brit Awards on Tuesday, February 18 - The youngest of three children born to Nigerian parents, his debut album, Psychodrama, received much applause - Dave whose name is David Orobosa Omoregie will be vying with other great acts like Capaldi Nigerian-British rapper, Dave, whose full name is David Orobosa Omoregie, will be a major contender for the Brit Awards which will be held on Tuesday, February 18. Dave has been hailed as one of the best rappers in the class of performers like Stormzy. It should be noted that his first album, Psychodrama, won the 2019 Mercury Prize. His close contender for the award is Capaldi, whose top song, Someone You Loved, generated wild praise, BBC reports. Apart from being a rapper, Dave is a full-fledged entertainer as he is also good with the piano and skillful on the stage as an actor. Read also 6-year-old singer Lil Richie calls Davido's daughter Imade his lover, promises to release new music dedicated to her In 2016, the rapper was featured in Drake’s song Wanna Know, a song that announced his first entry on the UK Singles Chart. The UK rapper of Nigerian descent was born on June 5, 1998, in Brixton, South London, becoming the youngest son to Nigerian parents. After his mother gave him a piano in 2012, Dave started making music at the tender age of 14. In 2015, he made a first professional appearance on BL@CKBOX where he dropped an audio mixtape called Mid Summer Night. One of his several awards was the MOBO Award for the Best Newcomer Act at the 2017 ceremony on November 29. Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported how the story of former Nigerian Olympian, Iron Bar Etim Bassey, always wrenches the heart whenever it is told. His career as a promising sportsman ended during the 1984 Olympics when he had a torn muscle while lifting weight. Read also Burna Boy speaks on fake love in entertainment industry, says they want him to fail Before his career decline, he won a gold medal at the National Sports Festival in 1981. He proceeded to win three gold medals in African Weightlifting Competition in Egypt. He also won bronze at the Commonwealth Championship in 1982. What really dealt the Olympian a big blow was that he had to use his life savings to take care of his injury in America after the government that he represented failed to do so. PAY ATTENTION: Download our mobile app to enjoy the latest news update Over time, the Nigerian has been giving himself to community service. He said he never allowed what his country did to him stop his passion for selfless service. Every day, he wakes up as early as 4 am to fix his community road so that people are not held up in traffic that could make them miss work or get home late. Read also Actress Monalisa Chinda shares cute photo of daughter as she clocks 12 NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng: We have upgraded to serve you better How leaving Nigeria for Canada for 16yrs changed my life | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Nigerian-British rapper, Dave, will be contending for the Brit Awards on Tuesday, February 18 - The youngest of three children born to Nigerian parents, his debut album, Psychodrama, received much applause - Dave whose name is David Orobosa Omoregie will be vying with other great acts like Capaldi Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com Legit.ng: