Humblesmith (born Ekenedilichukwu Ijemba) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter who gained widespread recognition with his 2015 chart-topping single “Osinachi.” The song, featuring Phyno and later remixed with Davido, became a cultural phenomenon and earned him multiple award nominations including at The Headies and Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Ekenedilichukwu Ijemba |
| Date of Birth | May 14, 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Imo State (Uruala, Ideato North LGA) |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Model, Recording Artist |
| Record Labels | DG Records (2014); N-tyze Entertainment (2014–2020); Show Bobo Music Limited (current) |
| Net Worth | $200,000 – $600,000 |
Early Life and Education
Humblesmith was born on May 14, 1991, in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. He is the fourth of eight children in a Catholic family. His father was a stationery dealer and his mother was a teacher. His hometown is Uruala in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State.
He grew up dancing in secondary school and joined the “American Boys” dance group until 2008. After secondary school, he moved to Asaba City, Delta State, to pursue music and later appeared in Nollywood films including Hypertension (2010).
Career
Humblesmith began his entertainment career in 2010 acting in the Nollywood film Hypertension. In 2011, he pursued music seriously in Delta State and moved to Lagos in 2012. He signed with DG Records in 2014, releasing his debut single “Chairmoo,” then later signed with N-tyze Entertainment.
His breakthrough came in 2015 with “Osinachi” featuring Phyno, which topped MTV-based music charts for weeks. In 2016, he released the “Osinachi (Remix)” featuring Davido, signed a multi-million Naira endorsement deal with Tummy-Tummy Food Industry, and featured on notJustOk‘s “10 Artists To Watch In 2016” list.
He released his debut album Osinachi in 2018, featuring Davido, Patoranking, Phyno, Harrysong, Olamide, and Tiwa Savage. After a hiatus, he returned in December 2020 with “Kosi,” meaning “God’s will.” In 2020, he announced his exit from N-tyze Entertainment and was later sued by the label for breach of contract.
He is currently signed to Show Bobo Music Limited. Between 2021 and 2024, he released singles including “Dance,” “Omalicha,” “Born Champion,” “Ogaba,” “Jidenna,” “With My Love,” “Twis & Wain,” “Mmadu,” and “Sochi.”
In 2025, he released “Bolingo” and “Kelechi.” His genre is Afropop with highlife fusion, and he sings in Igbo, Pidgin English, and English. His musical influence includes Bright Chimezie.
Personal Life
Humblesmith was raised in a Catholic family and remains Catholic. He keeps his personal life relatively private, and there is no confirmed public information about his wife or partner.
He currently resides in Lagos, Nigeria. His mother has passed away, and in 2025, he and his siblings performed a song that their late mother taught them when they were younger.
Discography
Studio Album
- Osinachi – 2018
Singles
- Chairmoo – 2014
- Bogati – 2014
- Shoki – 2014
- Love Me – 2015
- Osinachi (featuring Phyno) – 2015
- Osinachi (Remix) (featuring Davido) – 2016
- Jukwese (featuring Flavour N’abania) – 2016
- Na U (featuring Harrysong) – 2016
- Attracta – 2017
- Focus – 2017
- Abakaliki to Lasgidi (featuring Olamide) – 2017
- Sugar – 2017
- Uju Mina – 2019
- Report My Case (featuring Rudeboy) – 2019
- Kosi – 2020
- Dance – 2021
- Omalicha – 2022
- Born Champion – 2022
- Ogaba – 2022
- Jidenna – 2023
- With My Love – 2023
- Twis & Wain – 2024
- Mmadu – 2024
- Sochi – 2024
- Bolingo – 2025
- Kelechi – 2025
Net Worth
Humblesmith’s net worth is estimated at approximately $200,000 to $600,000, as of 2026.
Awards and Nominations
2015
- Nigerian Music Video Awards – Best Gospel Video (Osinachi) – Won
- The Headies 2015 – Rookie of The Year (Himself) – Nominated
2016
- Nigeria Entertainment Awards – Hottest Single of the Year (Osinachi) – Nominated
- Nigeria Entertainment Awards – Best New Act (Himself) – Nominated
- African Muzik Magazine Awards – Best Newcomer (Himself) – Nominated
- City People Entertainment Awards – Collaboration of the Year (Osinachi Remix) – Won
- The Headies 2016 – Song of the Year (Osinachi Remix) – Nominated
- The Headies 2016 – Best Pop Single (Osinachi Remix) – Nominated
- The Headies 2016 – Best Collaboration (Osinachi Remix) – Nominated
- The Headies 2016 – Next Rated (Himself) – Nominated
- Nigerian Teen Choice Award 2016 – Choice Afro Beat & Pop Artist (Himself) – Nominated
- Nigerian Teen Choice Award 2016 – Choice New Song of the Year (Osinachi Remix) – Nominated
