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81% of VC firms don’t have a single black investor — BLCK VC plans on changing that

Venture capital has a diversity problem . BLCK VC , a new organization founded by Storm Ventures associate Frederik Groce and NEA associate Sydney Sykes to connect, engage and advance black venture capitalists, is ready for a new era in the industry. Their mission: Turn 200 black investors into 400 black investors by 2024. “We think of ourselves as an organization formed by black VCs for blacks VCs to increase the representation of black investors,” Sykes told TechCrunch. “You can look around and say well ‘I know five black VCs,’ but you can also say this firm does not have a single black VC, they may not even have a single underrepresented minority … We want to make firms reckon with the fact that there is a racial diversity problem; there is a lack of black VCs and every firm should really care about it.” BLCK VC has been at work since the beginning of 2018, building and expanding a network of black investors in the San Francisco area, Los Angeles and New York. They seek to provide a...

PHYNO: BIOGRAPHY, RECORD LABEL, NET- WORTH, ENDORSEMENT, AWARDS, SONGS, HOUSE AND CARS.

Searching for Phyno Biography, Songs, age, and Net worth? as usual, we have detailed fact about the Nigerian Born producer and Singer.

Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike popularly known as (Phyno) is a Nigerian rappar, Singer, songwriter and record producer, born on 9th October 1986 in Enugu, Nigeria. He received his elementary and secondary education in Enugu, he then studied Public Administration at institute of management and Technology in Enugu, According to him the stage name Phyno which is derived from the word "Phenomenal", was the nickname given to him by one of his high school friend named Emeka.

The super star developed an interest for music production during his secondary school days, he initially wanted to become a pilot, and he learnt how to play the drums and piano in high school. The super star relocated from Enugu to Lagos in 2008.

Phyno started his music career as a producer but later switch to rap which Mr Raw, Illbliss and MI abaga inspired him to rap music, as a producer Phyno worked with artists like Timaya, Flavour, Ruggedman, bracket, J martins and Mr Raw.

 BIOGRAPHY TABLE





































      NAMEChibuzor Nelson Azubuike
 STAGE NAME             Phyno
 DATE OF BIRTH     9th October 1986
 PLACE OF BIRTH            Enugu
 RECORD LABEL       Penthauze Music
  ALBUMSNo Guts No Glory (2014), 2 Kings (2015), The Playmaker (2016).
 ENDORSEMENTThe super star signed An Endorsement deal with Guinness in 2014 followed by Nairabet and Airtel Nigeria.
  AWARDS  City People Entertainment Awards (2014)   Rap Artist of The Year. Nigeria Entertainment Awards (2013) Best Collabo "Ghost Mode" Featuring Olamide, Headies Awards (2013) Best Collabo of the year with Olamide, (2014) Best Rap Single "Parcel"

 

Phyno music career started to making waves in 2010 when he decided to start rapping, on 25 October 2012, he released his first single "Ghost Mode" featuring Olamide as his album (No Guts No Glory) lead single. It won best collaboration at the 2012 Headies Awards the video was released on 7th December 2012 and was directed by Clarence peters.

The super star released the album's second single titled "Man of the year (obago)" featuring Illbliss, on 23rd March 2013 under record label sputnet records which won the best rap single at the Headies 2012 awards.the album has many Hit single like Parcel, Alobam, Yayo and O set featuring P square.



 

NET  WORTH


Usually we calculate Net-worth based on properties, endorsement deals album Sales and shows. Based on our analysis and industrial survey Phyno net-worth is proven to be around  $ 10 Million USD.

The Super star acquire for himself a Multi-Million Naira Duplex at Chevy View Estate, Chevron Drive, Lekki that worth about ₦160 Million and a brand new Bentley GT Coupe Worth ₦30 Million

 

see also

<<WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OLAMIDE HIS BIOGRAPHY, NET WORTH, RECORD LABEL, ENDORSEMENT, AWARDS AND CARS

<<JIDENNA BIOGRAPHY: NET WORTH, ENDORSEMENT, RECORD LABEL AND AWARDS

<<WIZKID: BIOGRAPHY, NET WORTH, RECORD LABEL, ENDORSEMENT AND AWARDS

<<BURNA BOY: BIOGRAPHY, RECORD LABEL, NET WORTH, ENDORSEMENT AND AWARDS

<<LAX: BIOGRAPHY, RECORD LABEL,NET WORTH, ENDORSEMENT, AWARD AND CARS.

 

ENDORSEMENT


In august 2014 Phyno was confirmed as an ambassador for Guinness Nigeria, Made of Black Campaign with Olamide and Era Alorsiah, in 2015 he signed an endorsement deal with Nairabet later in the year he signed 50 million Naira Endorsement deal with Airtel Nigeria.

In an interview he told Nigeria Tribune that rapping in his native language is his strong suit.The rapper has a strong relationship with the YBNL boss Olamide was brand them the 2 kings.

 

PHYNO LIST OF SONGS  



  • 2013/2014 Ghost Mode, Alobam, Authentic (Featuring Flavour),Oringo, O set (Featuring P square), Good Die Young, Parcel, yayo, Man of the year, Aju (Featuring Olamide), Nme Nme, Paper Chaser (Featuring Illbliss), Shey u Know, Multiply (Featuring Mr Raw, Flavour, Timaya).

  • 2015 The 2 Kings with YBNL General Olamide. Carry me go (featuring Stomrex),For my City, Confam ni (Featuring Wizkid), Real Nigga, God be with us, Ladi(Featuring Lil kesh), Nobody’s Fault, Koba Koba, Cypher.

  • 2016 Fada Fada, Financial Woman, E Sure for Me, Pino Pino, Ezege, Okpeke, Abulo, Asai, Link up, Connect, African Lady, yes, I Pray, Obiagu, Ochie Dike, Mistakes, Joy comes in the Morning,SFSG (so far so Good), Mkpotu, No be My Style, Ino Nma.

  • 2017 Link up,  If to say.

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