31-year-old Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter, Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, aka Patoranking, has disclosed that he started his music career in church.
He made the statement on a podcast hosted by gospel singer, Tim Godfrey.
“I started singing in church— Christ Embassy, Satellite Town (branch) in Lagos around 1997 and 1998.
“My mum used to tell me that when I was little, Sinach (popular Gospel singer) used to carry me.
Meanwhile, in 2010, he started his music career doing underground collaborations, with artists such as XProject, Konga, Slam and Reggie Rockstone.
He signed a record deal with K-Solo’s Igberaga Records, releasing “Up in D Club” under the outfit.
Patoranking became a protégé of Dem Mama Records after collaborating with Timaya on his song “Alubarika”.
In February 2014, he signed a record deal with Foston Musik and released “Girlie O”, a single that put him in the limelight.[5] On 9 February 2015, Patoranking announced on Instagram that he signed a distribution deal with VP Records.
