Chella Biography: The full profile info of the fast-rising afrobeat star and all you need to know.
Chella Boi is a fast-rising Nigerian artist and songwriter. He rose to fame after the release of “Nyash na Nyash” in 2024. Soon enough, his songs started becoming a mainstay in Nigeria’s social media space, especially TikTok.
Apart from his musical roots, Chellaboi is also a remarkable fashion star. His mode of dressing has brought him to the spotlight.
Recently, Chella has been making waves with his new release titled “My Darling“. The song is doing amazing streaming figures on different platforms. It has suddenly become a fan favourite just immediately after its release.
But hold on, how much do you know about Chella – the “My Darling” crooner? A biography would do justice to this. This article will discuss the early life, career, education, and controversy of Chella. Do well to read this article!
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- Full Name: Uzochukwu Michael Ikechukwu
- State of Origin: Abia State.
- Age: 25 Years
- Date of Birth: July 9, 2000.
- Education: Abia State University.
- Career: Artiste and Songwriter.
- Nationality: Nigeria
Chella Early Life
Uzochukwu Michael Ikechukwu, also known as Chella, was born on the 9th of July 2000. He hails from Abia State, Nigeria.
However, he was raised in Abuja – the country’s capital. Chella was raised by a single mother while in Abuja.
Thanks to his family, he was exposed to all genres of music. His siblings also supported his music the little as they could. The genre that appealed to him most was the traditional Igbo highlife songs.
Chella Education
For his education, He attended the Immaculate Conception School. Thereafter, he got admission to the University.
Chella got admission to the Abia State University (ABSU). He discovered his passion for music during his University days.
Chellaboi’s Career
Chella became a phenomenon after his song “Nyash na Nyash” broke the internet. The song was an affirmation that every woman should accept their natural body.
The lyrics of the songs went viral on all social media platforms, especially TikTok. As you are aware, any song that makes it to TikTok becomes a sensation. In no time, he became the talk of the town in the entertainment space.
One notable feature about him is his use of his melodic voice. His voice just fits into any instrumental, be it melodic or fast-paced; it must suit.
Last year, his song “Nyash na Nyash” helped him clinch the Apple Music “Up Next” Artist in Nigeria. In 2024, Chellaboi released his EP titled “Tears of A Mad Man“.
Talking about this album, He goes all out with his distinct sound. This body of work aimed to stamp his music in the hearts of Nigerians. The EP comprised six songs. However, two songs in particular appealed to Nigerians the most.
Your guess is as good as mine. Nigerian-themed slang songs such as “Wahala” and “Mad Man”. He is one of the musicians who has made a mark in the music industry.
He never walked this journey alone. His friends in the music industry, such as Bella Shmurda and Blaqbonez, have stood by him in the music industry.
Just like any other artist, he faced some challenges in promoting his music. In a recent interview, he claimed that he had spent close to N1.5 million on releasing just one song! What a staggering figure for a single work!
There’s no doubt that his storytelling prowess is second to none in the industry. Oftentimes, his songs touch on societal crises and issues. It is always centred on the struggle that the average youth struggles within society.
For instance, Chella’s hit jam “Yahoo Dey Cry” emphasized the side effects of cybercrimes and fraud. His recent song “My Darling” is doing numbers on all digital streaming platforms.
Thankfully, his song went viral on TikTok, especially as netizens created videos off the track. Fans have praised him for the way he mixes Igbo in his songs.
No doubt, he allows his roots to shine through his music. Furthermore, his voice has been described to be very melodic. One entertainment vlogger described his voice as a mix of “piano and violin sounds”. What a description!
Chella Fashion Sense
He is known for his fashion sense. When compared to his contemporaries, he has a very distinct style of dressing. Most of the time, he wears what he is most comfortable with. One thing notable about him is his love for his bag.
He enjoys hanging his bag just lying over his shoulder on his arm. As expected, this style of dressing hasn’t been free from criticism. However, He doesn’t care about the criticism.
Chella Age
Chella is one of the youngest fast-rising artistes in Nigeria. Chellaboi was born on the 9th of July, 2000. He was born in the Eastern part of Nigeria. As of 2025, Chella is 25 years of age.
Chella Net Worth
He has been in the music industry for just three years. When you look at the trajectory of Chella in the last three years, it has been nothing short of impressive.
Songs like “Nyash na Nyash” and “My Darling” have become viral sensations on social media. Thereby making a name for himself as the fans’ favourite on social media.
His net worth is currently estimated to be $50,000. As reinstated severally, Chellaboi earns a majority of his income from music streams and videos.
Chella Controversies
Here’s a list of controversies Chella has faced:
The foremost is –
- He released a song in 2024 titled “Yahoo Dey Cry”. This song had a lot of reviews on social media. Some referred to it as a promotion of fraud and cybercrimes. On the other hand, others saw it as an avenue he used to discourage cybercrime.
As expected, this song attracted a lot of streams from both naysayers and fans alike. That was not all!
- The “My Darling” crooner’s recent success on Apple Charts is not a delight to everybody. Some bloggers have made it an aim to discredit his hard work.
They claimed that he was “farming” his streams. For newbies, Stream Farming is the process of driving fake streams to your music to push it up the ladder in the chart.
Of course, time was a determining factor as to whether an artiste “farmed” his streams or not. Thankfully, up til today, He has never been penalized by any streaming platform for illegal streams.
Conclusion
Chella’s trajectory in the music industry is very impressive. In less than 4 years, he has received the respect of his senior colleagues in the industry.
This is only a testament that hard work and resilience pay off. He never let his background drown him, but focused more on giving his fans what they craved for. I’m certain he has more in the book to dish out for his fans and remains at the top.
