Nigerian singer and songwriter, John Ighodaro, professionally known as Johnny Drille, started his musical career with the release of a cover titled: “Awww” by Di’Ja.
He is concurrently signed to Mavin Records.
He developed love for music at a very tender age, in his father’s church.
Thediscovererng.com has listed 10 facts you should know about Johnny Drille and these include;
1. Johnny Drille was born July 5, 1990 and raised in Edo State, Nigeria.
2. Johnny Drille graduated from the University of Benin, Benin City, where he studied English and Literature.
3. Johnny Drille is married to Rima Tahini, a celebrated director of A&R at Mavin Global. They are blessed with a child and have been married since 2022.
4. He was one of the contestants on the sixth season of Project Fame West Africa in 2013.
5. In 2015, Johnny Drille did a cover of the song, Awww by Di’ja, which went viral, catching the attention of top music executive, Don Jazzy.
6. His debut single “Wait for Me” was released in 2015 and it was nominated for Best Alternative Song at The Headies 2016.
7. He teamed up with his female colleague, Niniola, to record the song, Start All Over in 2016.
8. In 2017, he released the chart-topping song “Romeo and Juliet”, which brought Johnny Drille’s fame to other countries.
9. Johnny Drille recorded the single “Hallelujah” with Simi. The song was released in 2018.
10. After several months of hard work, Johnny Drille released his debut album, Before We Fall Asleep, on the 3rd Of September 2021.
