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Erigga
Birth name Erhiga Agarivbie
Also known as PaperBoi, 2 seconds, Eribaba, New Money
Born (1987-03-30) 30 March 1987 (age 37)
Warri, Delta, Nigeria
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
Years active 2008–present
Labels Area To The World(ATTW) INC, Greatness Musiq • Emirate Empire (formal)
Associated acts Olamide, Duncan Mighty, Orezi, Harrysong, Skales, Brymo, Lil5ive, Yung6ix, Victor AD, King perry, M.I Abaga, Ice Prince, Kheengz, Magnito,

Erhiga Agarivbie (born 30 March 1987), better known by his stage name Erigga, is a Nigerian singer and rapper.

Biography

Erhiga Agarivbie was born in Warri, Delta State, where he grew up with his family. He is the first of five children. He attended Standard International School for both primary and secondary levels.

Erigga began his music career in early 2010. He has worked with several producers, including Mr Nolimit, C Major, Beatsbymellow, and Even Prinx Emmanuel. Erigga's first musical release was "Mo Street Gan". The music video for the song was shot in Nigeria, directed by AKIN Alabi. The song became Radio Continental's theme song.

In 2013, Erigga released "Coupé Décalé ft Shuun Bebe". TV stations endorsed the music video for the song in Nigeria. In early 2014, he released another single titled "Love No Be Garri", featuring Jimoh Waxiu.

On 17 July 2017 Erigga released his album A Trip To The South which includes Orezi, Skales, Duncan Mighty, and many others. In 2018, Erigga released another hit single titled "Motivation" featuring Victor AD. This song has gained over a million views on YouTube.

In 2019, Erigga released his highly anticipated project "The Erigma 2" Album. The body of work, "The Erigma 2" has 18 tracks with guest appearances from Victor AD, Zlatan, Magnito, MI Abaga, Ice Prince, Vector and others. The Erigma 2 album has production credits to Mr Nolimit, C Major, KO Beat, Kulboy Beats, Doka Shot, Lex Amazing, Prinx Emmanuel and co-productions from Beatsbymellow. The Album was mixed and mastered by Mr Nolimit.

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Nominated work Result Ref
2019 The Headies Best Street-Hop Artiste Erigga for "Motivation" feat. Victor AD Nominated
2012 Best Street-Hop Artiste Erigga for "Mo Street Gan" Nominated
Lyricist on the Roll Nominated

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Details
The Erigma
  • Release: The Erigma
  • Label: No.1 Sound Limited
  • Format: CD, Digital download
Okorowanta
  • Release: 1 May 2018
  • Label: No.1 Sound Limited
  • Format: CD, Digital download
A Trip to The South
  • Release: 17 July 2017
  • Label: Emirate Empire
  • Format: CD, Digital download
The Erigma II
  • Release: 4 October 2019
  • Label: Emirate Empire
  • Format: CD, Digital download
Before The Chaos EP
  • Release: 14 May 2021
  • Label: Emirate Empire
  • Format: CD, Digital download
Family Time
  • Release: 27 October 2023
  • Label: Greatness Musiq
  • Format: CD, Digital download
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