Mic Iyke 🎤 Mic Iyke — born Uwakwe Ikechi Michael — is an Afrobeat force shaped by life

Based in South Africa

Cape Town, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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LOCATION
Cape Town, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

PRICE
from R8000 (ZAR)

RATED
10 / 10 from 5 reviews

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Description Price
Afrobeat/Pop Live Performance for 30-60 minutesR10000 (ZAR)
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About / Biography

Rising African artist Uwakwe Ikechi Michael popularly known as Mic Iyke is from Imo but based in Lagos State, Nigeria. His musical style is influenced by the Afrobeat genre, which is distinguished by the blending of traditional African rhythms with Western instruments and sounds. Mic Iyke's music, which combines soulful vocals with contagious beats in a distinctive way, is swiftly gaining recognition in Nigeria and worldwide.

Mic Iyke incorporates elements of Nigeria's rich culture and history into his music by taking inspiration from his surroundings. His lyrics discuss issues like love, social justice, and the challenges and victories of daily life. He creates a sound that is both genuine and innovative with each tune, showcasing his remarkable musicianship and songwriting abilities.

Mic Iyke is on track to have a significant impact on the African music scene as he continues to create waves in the music world. He is certain to enthrall audiences everywhere with his distinctive sound and undeniable brilliance, solidifying his status as a true musical icon.

Artist Name: Mic Iyke

Country: Nigeria

Reviews (5)

There are currently 5 user ratings for Mic Iyke

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in South Africa

Cape Town, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Travels worldwide

LET ME KNOW by MIC IYKE

OPEN UP YOUR HEART by MIC IYKE

KILLING ME INSIDE by MIC IYKE

JUDIRE by MIC IYKE

BELONGS TO JESUS by MIC IYKE

HENNESSY VIBES by MIC IYKE

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Sound system
Microphone
Mixer
DJ or sound engineer
Stage or no stage
Etc


What information do you require about a venue?

N/A


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

No


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify before, after and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

"I performed for one of the teams at the Calabar Carnival. It was amazing to entertain the athletes and we almost felt like part of the team!"


What's your favourite type of event?

I love playing at all sorts of events but festival are my favourite! The guests are always happy and it’s easy to get them dancing.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I started gigging whilst at primary school and our performances developed from there. Since we started we’ve performed at hundreds of weddings, parties and events across the Nigeria and beyond


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Michael Jackson: His iconic pop and dance music have always been a crowd favourite, and we love incorporating hits like Billie Jean and Beat It into our sets."


About Mic Iyke

Rising African artist Uwakwe Ikechi Michael popularly known as Mic Iyke is from Imo but based in Lagos State, Nigeria. His musical style is influenced by the Afrobeat genre, which is distinguished by the blending of traditional African rhythms with Western instruments and sounds. Mic Iyke's music, which combines soulful vocals with contagious beats in a distinctive way, is swiftly gaining recognition in Nigeria and worldwide.

Mic Iyke incorporates elements of Nigeria's rich culture & history into his music by taking inspiration from his surroundings. His lyrics discuss issues like love, social justice, and the challenges and victories of daily life. He creates a sound that is both genuine and innovative with each tune, showcasing his remarkable musicianship and songwriting abilities.

Mic Iyke is on track to have a significant impact on the African music scene as he continues to create waves in the music world. He is certain to enthrall audiences everywhere with his distinctive sound

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I normally arrive 2 hours before the performance to set up. I normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. I am happy to play a bit longer or shorter but I’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best."


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area."


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers would describe me as a high energy Afrobeat singer that loves to get the audience on their feet dancing.

Recent Clients

Mic Iyke has performed for these clients:

THE LAB LAGOS

Venues

Mic Iyke has performed at these venues:

THE LAB LAGOS at Victoria Island Lagos State Nigeria

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Medieval / Early Music

2000s+ Music

Church Music

Originals

Pop

R&B

African Music

Reggae

Features:

Lighting system included

DJ / background music options

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

Uses backing tracks

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