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Efe Money
Born (1993-02-25) February 25, 1993 (age 32)
Delta State, Nigeria
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • reality TV star
Years active2017–present
Known forWinner of the Big Brother Naija season 2 premier edition
TelevisionBig Brother Naija
Websitehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2KlYXuvdiZfIt3kTzb2jsr?si=mByLc7u3RQipecBZHAAbzw

Michael Efe Ejeba (born February 25, 1993), popularly known as Efe or Efe Money, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, song-writer, and record producer.[1] He is the winner of Big Brother Naija season 2 with a cash prize reward of 25 million naira and a brand new SUV after an intriguing 78 days in the house competing with other housemates.[2][3][4]

Early life and education

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Michael Efe Ejeba born February 25, 1993, is a native of Delta State but was born and brought up in Jos, Plateau State. He attended his primary school at Dafwaho private school. Micheal went to Federal Government College, Jos. He is a graduate of University of Jos, Plateau.[5]

Career

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His first official single "Based on Logistics" was released in 2017 receiving positive reviews.[6] He dropped a single featuring Olamide, titled "Warri".[7]

Efe Money blends his rap with Pidgin to connect with the music taste of audiences across the country. His musical influences are Eminem, Dr. Dre, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, 50 Cent, M.I Abaga, Naeto C.

On 4 November 2023, Efe performed as a headline act in the United States at a boxing match between Efe Ajagba and Joseph Goodall (boxer). He performed his new single "Money Talk" [8].[9]

He has collaborated with notable Nigerian artistes like Ice Prince, Illbliss, Vector (rapper), Oritse Femi, Jaywon, Victor Thompson (musician).

Awards

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In 2017, he was appointed as an Ambassador of entertainment and creative industry au and Youth Ambassador by the Nigeria Ministry of Youth and sport.[10][11][12] In 2018, he became African Ambassador for Indian Varsity.[13][14][15]

Discography

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Mixtapes

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  • Best Of Efe (The Playlist) (2020)

EPs

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  • Am Sorry Am Winning (2018)
  • NONSTOP (2020)[16]
  • No Boundaries (2020)[17]
  • Against All Odds (2021)[18]
  • Stubborn Boy (2022)[19]
  • UNE BOUNCE (2024)[20]

Albums

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Singles

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  • "Based On Logistics" (2017)[21]
  • "Somebody" (2017)[22]
  • "I Love You" (2017)[23]
  • "6 Pack" (2017)[24]
  • "Far Away" (2019)[25]
  • "Scammer" (2019)[26]
  • "Before Campaign Drops" (2019)[27]
  • "Campaign" (2019)[28]
  • "Your Body" (2020)[29]
  • "Belinda[remix]" (2021)[30]
  • "No Go Do Again" (2022)[31]
  • "Rap List". (2025)[32]
  • "My Bestie" (2025)[33]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2017 Big Brother season 2 Himself Reality show

References

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  1. ^ Nwachukwu, John Owen (2017-04-10). "Big Brother Naija: 10 things to know about winner, Efe". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  2. ^ "Efe Emerges Winner Of Big Brother Nigeria, 2017". The NATIVE. 2017-04-09. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  3. ^ "BBNAIJA: Here Are All The Past Winners & Where They Are Now". GhGossip. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  4. ^ admin (2017-04-09). "Efe Ejeba Wins 2017 Big Brother Nigeria". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  5. ^ "Top 10 Facts You Never Knew About Efe - Based On Logistics | BBNaija Winner - ONLINE DAILYS". 10 April 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-08-01. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  6. ^ BellaNaija.com (2017-04-28). "#BBNaija's Winner Efe Releases New Music "Based On Logistics" | Listen on BN". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  7. ^ Tide, The (2018-02-09). "Efe Releases Video For 'Warri' FT Olamide". :::...The Tide News Online:::... Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  8. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  9. ^ Reporter, Our (2023-11-03). "Efe to perform new song as Nigerian WBC boxer Ajagba fights Australia's Joe Goodall in US". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  10. ^ BellaNaija.com (2017-04-12). "#BBNaija's Efe to Receive Plateau State's Honour as Ambassador in the Entertainment & Creative Industry". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  11. ^ "Plateau State appoints Efe Entertainment Ambassador | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  12. ^ "Plateau names Efe #BBNaija winner ambassador on entertainment". Vanguard News. 2017-04-12. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  13. ^ "BB Naija Efe becomes African Ambassador for Indian varsity – The Africa Signal News Magazine". Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  14. ^ Yakubu-hammer, Collins (2018-08-07). "BB Naija Efe becomes African Ambassador for Indian varsity". NNN. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  15. ^ Admins (2018-08-07). "BBNaija Efe becomes African Ambassador for Indian varsity". Newsdiaryonline. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  16. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  17. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  18. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  19. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  20. ^ "Une Bounce". onerpm.link. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  21. ^ Efe Money (2017-08-04). Efe Money- Based On Logistics (Official Video). Retrieved 2025-03-22 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ Efe Money (2017-07-06). Efe Money - Somebody (Official Video). Retrieved 2025-03-22 – via YouTube.
  23. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  24. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  25. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  26. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  27. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  28. ^ "Efe's new single, "Campaign", is a marker of his ongoing renaissance". The NATIVE. 2019-09-23. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  29. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  30. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  31. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  32. ^ "Rap List". onerpm.link. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  33. ^ "My Bestie". onerpm.link. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
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