JJC

JJC

Infobox Musical artist


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Name = JJC
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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Abdul Rasheed Bello
Alias = Skillz
Born = Birth date and age|1977|4|4|mf=y
Died =
Origin = Kano, Nigeria
Instrument = Rapping
Genre = Afro hip hop hip hop
Occupation = Rapper, record producer, DJ, songwriter
Years_active = 2002 - present
Label = Backbone Music
Associated_acts = Big Brovaz The 419 Squad
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JJC (short for Johnny Just Come; Nigerian slang for a recent arrival, especially naïve newcomers) is the stage name for Abdul Rasheed Bello, a Nigerian rapper and record producer. He was born on April 4, 1977 in Kano, Nigeria, but has been based in London since 1991.

He has produced singles for UK pop acts such as Liberty X, Lemar and Big Brovaz. He is currently setting up his own production company, Backbone Music, and working with a number of developing new artists. He has stated that some of his influences are Shina Peters and Fela Kuti.

His first album is titled "Atide". The 419 Squad, (a Nigerian group of singers and rappers) are featured on the album. (419 is the chapter of Fraud in the Nigerian Criminal code and also the streetname for the infamous Nigerian advance fee fraud). JJC has performed with the 419 Squad at numerous events, including WOMAD and the RESPECT festival.

External links

* [http://www.jjc2uk.com Official website]
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/africaonyourstreet/jjc.shtml Profile on BBC site for "Africa on your Street"]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3148889.stm "Nigerians rap against fraud"] , BBC News, 15 August, 2003


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