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POS (singer)

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POS
Birth nameOrdu Philip
Born (1998-09-06) 6 September 1998 (age 26)
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2020–present
LabelsPEWL Records

Ordu Philip (born 6 September 1998), known professionally as POS, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer.[2] He gained recognition with a viral TikTok hit single "Wyn",[3] which debuted on the Spotify Viral Top 50[4] and official Nigeria TurnTable Top 100 songs[5]and Radio chart.[6]

Early Life and Education

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Ordu Philip was born and raised in Port Harcourt, Nigeria on 6 September 1998.He attended Gospel International Comprehensive College in Rivers State before furthering to the University of Port Harcourt.[7] He started developing interest for music at the age of 7 when he started playing the Piano.[8]

Career

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POS officially launched his music career with the release of his debut single titled "Issues" In 2024, He gained recognition with the release of "Wyn" which became a viral hit on TikTok.[3]  On April 2024, POS entered the top 5 trending Nigerian artistes on Audiomack across all genres.[9] On May 2024 he was ranked at number 21 on TurnTable's NXT Emerging Top Artistes for 15 weeks.[10][11] On July 2024, Wyn debuted on Spotify Viral Top 50 Nigeria.[4]  On August 2024, “Wyn” debuted at No. 86 on official Nigeria TurnTable Top 100 songs.[5][12] In November 2024, "Wyn" was listed among the best Nigerian Songs of 2024.[13] On August 2024, he released another single titled "Lifestyle"[14][15]

Discography

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Singles

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  • "Issues (2024)"
  • "Lifestyle (2024)"[16]
  • "Wyn (2024)"

See Also

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References

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  1. ^ "8 Afrobeats Artistes To Watch In 2025". Leadership. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  2. ^ "POS, LLONA, AYO MAFF & QING MADI — THE BREAKOUT ARTISTS REDEFINING 2024". Guardian Nigeria. 24 August 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  3. ^ a b "POS scores viral hit with Wyn". Thenation Nigeria. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Nigerian singer POS debuts on Spotify Viral Top 50 with Wyn". Tribune Nigeria. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  5. ^ a b "POS Wyn Debuts at No 86 on TurnTable Top 100 A Milestone for the Rising Port Harcourt Star". Thisday Nigeria. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  6. ^ "Notable Debuts on official Nigeria TurnTable Top 100 songs". Pop Jollof. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  7. ^ "Top 10 Port Harcourt Artistes Pushing the Boundaries in 2024". PM News Nigeria. 24 November 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  8. ^ "POS Talks Music, Childhood, and His Journey to Afrobeats Stardom". Pop Jollof. 7 October 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  9. ^ "TOP 5 TRENDING NIGERIAN MUSICIANS ON AUDIOMACK IN APRIL 2024". Guardian Nigeria. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  10. ^ "Nigerian singer, POS debuts on Turntable official Nigeria NXT emerging & Radio chart". Vanguard Nigeria. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  11. ^ "NXT Emerging Top Artistes". Turntable Charts. Editorial. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  12. ^ "Official Nigeria Top 100". Turntable Charts. Editorial. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  13. ^ "The Best Nigerian Songs of 2024". PM News Nigeria. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  14. ^ "POS drops inspirational new single Lifestyle, a journey from struggles to success". The Sun Nigeria. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  15. ^ "POS Premieres New Single Lifestyle". The 49th Street. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  16. ^ "POS Drops New Single Lifestyle". Album Talks Nigeria. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.