Babalola Oluwagbemiga Gabriel (born August 1, 1980) known professionally as Bigiano, is a Nigerian songwriter, singer, record producer, recording artist, and stage performer, Known for his hit single “Shayo"
Early life and education Babalola Oluwagbemiga Gabriel is the fourth in a family of six, from Osun State, he started his music career as a choirmaster and music coordinator in church.
He studied computer science at the Obafemi Awolowo University.
His passion for the entertainment world lured him into teaming up with other like minds to start a musical group known as Triple B.
In 1999, the group released an official single called "Egba Mi"
Career In 2009, he was nominated for multiple awards including the MTV Africa Music Awards and Nigeria Entertainment Awards' under the Best New Act category alongside M.I.
In same year, his song “Shayo” won Best Music Video, Best Cinematography and Viewers’ Choice of The Year Awards at the Sound City Music Video Awards.
He also went on to tour the South African territories.
In 2012, Bigiano featured fellow Nigerian artiste Wizkid on his single “Chillings”. He has also featured other household names like Innocent "Tuface" Idibia
In October 2022, he released an Amapiano refix of his original hit single Shayo alongiside Jaybreeze.
Discography
Albums Shayo master – 2008
Singles "It's Over" feat. General Pype "Chillings" feat. Wizkid "As E Dey Hot" "One & Only" "Ibile" "Tonight" "Chiquito" "I Be Somebody" "BFF" "Norty" "Who's That Girl" "Go Crazy"
Awards and nominations
Year Event Prize Recipient Result 2009Soundcity Music Video AwardsBest Video of the Year”Himself”2009Soundcity Music Video Awards Viewers’ Choice”Himself”2009Soundcity Music Video AwardsBest Cinematography”Himself”2009MTV Africa Music Awards 2009Best New Act”Himself” 20092009 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest New Act”Himself”
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