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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...

SOLIDSTAR: Full Biography and Net worth

Joshua Iniyezo popularly known as (Solid Star) is a Nigerian Afro-beat Singer, Songwriter and Performer born on 24th September 1988. His family originated from Aviara town, in Delta State. He received his elementary and secondary education in Delta State.He started music in his home town as a drummer for his church choir in Aviara, but has since shifted his focus over the years to singing which has brought him fame. He was discovered a few years later at a music talent show in Ajegunle area of Lagos. Where he was introduced to Paul Cole a  record label boss.

Solid Star shot into limelight after the release of his hit single "One in a Million" which was released in 2010, featuring 2face in the remix. The single is one of the most played songs in 2010.

Outside singing in English, Isoko and Igbo Language, Solidstar has ability to sing comfortably in his native dialect Isoko this made him to be known by the local people from his state Delta State. He presently signed to Achievas Record

He has proven to be one of the hottest singers in Nigeria and the first debutant in West Africa to release an Enhanced Audio CD.

BIOGRAPHY TABLE

































NAMEJoshua Iniyezo
STAGE NAME  SolidStar
GENRE OF MUSIC  Afro-beat
RECORD LABELAchievas  Record

 
DATE OF BIRTH24th September 1988
PLACE OF BIRTH   Delta, State
NET WORTH   $120,000 USD

 

 

 

Solid Star shot into limelight after the release of his hit single "One in a Million" which was released in 2010, featuring 2face in the remix. The single is one of the most played songs in 2010.

Outside singing in English, Solidstar has ability to sing comfortably in his native dialect Isoko this made him to be known by the local people from his state Delta State. He presently signed to Achievas Record

He has proven to be one of the hottest singers in Nigeria and the first debutant in West Africa to release an Enhanced Audio CD.

 

NET WORTH


Based on our finding Solidstar Net Worth is estimated at $120,000 USD.

 



 

In 2010 he released his debut album "One in a Million" which went to become a big hit, with 14 tracker featuring some of Nigeria’s Finest artistes and producers like 2 face, Breeze, Illbliss, Clever jay, and many more.

The music Video for the Hit track "One in a Million" featuring Tuface was widely received and accepted by Fans. It was recorded that the video was number one for three weeks on Trace TV Top 10 for Africa. His latest single Titled Emergency enjoyed massive airplay in both Radio and TV Station.

Solidstar has performed with well-known musician like Naeto C, Wizkid, Ice prince, Jesse Jagz, Skales, Djinee and many more.

He cited 2face , R Kelly and Kevin little as his musical influence.

 

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<<TIWA SAVAGE:NET WORTH AND LIFESTYLE.

 

In 2010, he released his debut album One in a Million which went on to become a huge hit. The remix of the single "One in a Million" there after featuring Africa’s legend 2face Idibia went on to become an anthem. He has followed up this feat with several hit singles later on down the line.

 

 

AWARDS


 

2010 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA)

  • Best new artiste ( One in a Million)

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