[ARTISTE BIOGRAPHY]: FLÉXY [Pop Artiste]
Born Nelsy Akomor, popularly known as Fléxy is a singer, songwriter, humanitarian and
an entrepreneur, raised in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria by the most loving grandmother
ever.
Fléxy developed the love and passion for writing, singing and acting at a very early
stage and it was quite obvious, he was born with outstanding talents, incredibly flexible
artistic qualities, a unique style and creativity.
In February 2004, he joined a local four-man RnB group called “SNOD”, like the
world's famous “Boyz 2 Men”. The name “SNOD” was formed from the initials of the
names of the young singers, including the 'N' from 'Nelsy'. The group “SNOD”, was
made up of four very talented young singers, with amazing voices. And they graced
many local concerts and did gospel music for almost a year and half, before the group
separated.
He started his professional musical career In 2005, after he met members of his formal
“afro-pop” group “Double B” at one of their rehearsals, at the “Palmer Primary School”
compound in Sapele (Nigeria), where he went to play soccer. He made a few
contributions and suggestions to the group, while he listened and watched them and left.
And a week later, Fléxy was invited by the leader of the group, with a proposal to join
them as a soloist and songwriter, because the group immediately noticed the raw talents
of the young man.
He accepted the proposal and joined the group. And his formal group “Double B” was
signed onto “Musik Palace” on a tree-year record deal, almost three months after he
joined the group.
Fléxy and his former group members, participated in four major musical talent
exhibitions in Nigeria. Including the popular “Niger Delta Talent Hunt” in 2005. And his
group was listed among the finalist who performed in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
In 2005, Fléxy became a member of “Performing Musicians Employers Association Of
Nigeria (PMAN)”, Edo Speaking Zone.
Within the three-year record deal period with “Musik Palace”, Fléxy's formal group
“Double B” released a ten-track album, titled “Make It Through”. And the group also
came out with two music videos, including the videos of their hit singles “Why Fools
Fall In Love” and “Money Pillar”.
Scot MPV (Nigeria). And he was also a studio manager and composer at Crown Music
And Entertainment Company (Nigeria).
His music genres: Pop. rhythm and blues. soul. hip hop. afro-pop. Dance-pop. Funk
He has worked with hit making and award-winning African producers like Mekoyo,
Puffy T, TY Mix, Foster Zino, JWC, amongst others. He worked as a professional
chorister and a collaborator with various recording artists and also performed in live
concerts in Nigeria, Ghana and other parts of Africa.
He recorded his first solo single “Pretty Gal” in 2010, at the “Crown Music Studios”
Sapele, Nigeria. Produced by JWC. And he also recorded and released another single
titled “Design”, also produced by JWC in 2011. Before Fléxy relocated to Italy.
He is currently affiliated with BMI International (U.S.A.).
He recorded his first single in Europe titled “Mi Piace”, writen in Italian and English, in
2013. He also recorded another single titled “Qualcosa” in 2014. A party-crooner track,
also written in Italian and English.
He has collaborated as a songwriter with Chart Vision International (USA).
He has collaborated with the “ASS. ITALIANA MUSICISTI S.R.L”(Italy) as a
performing artist/vocalist; the “Associazione Arcobaleno” (Milan, Italy), “Team Aiuto
Milano” (Italy), JAF Italia (Italy) and also with other local and international artists, cosongwriters
and producers, amongst others.
In february 2015, he participated at the most prestigious Italian musical festival,
popularly known as the “FESTIVAL DI SANREMO” as a backup artist for “RAF
(Universal Music Italia)”.
He released a dance-pop single titled “Feeling The Bass” in 2015. And he also shot and
released the video of the single in the same year.
In 2015, he established “Kip It Sexy Inc.” and the “Affect Your Generation Foundation”
(a non-profit organization for humanitarian works around the globe).
Also in 2015, he officially launched three websites: his official website “meflexy.com”,
the “Kip It Sexy Inc” website “kipitsexy.com” and the “affectyourgeneration.com”.
His son, popularly known as MiniFléxy was born in Milan, Italy, with an Italian mother.
And the birth of his cute little son, became a great motivation and an amplifier to Fléxy's
then challenging life and career. It was a blessing that transformed his life and musical
career in an incredibly glorious way.
“Kip It Sexy Entertainment” was established in february 2016 as a platform for Fléxy's
international musical career and also for other works in regards entertainment in general.
He released his hit single “Feeling The Bass (Acoustic Version)” in 2016. And the
smooth and sexy song was immediately accompanied with a breathtaking video.
The song is currently gaining massive airplay in Nigeria, Africa, Europe and other parts
of the globe. Fléxy has multiple features on several international blogs, radio stations,
TV networks, entertainment events and magazines.
He was recently nominated in four categories for the 8th Annual "South South Music
Awards (SSMA 2016).
In November/December 2016, He participated as a chorister and the leader of one of the
choirs of “Kid's Got Talent Italia”.
2017, began as a tremendously prospective year for Fléxy, with the release of the banger
single “Kpoko Sexy (Kpoko Riddim)”, in collaboration with the multiple award winning
Dj Naycha, in early January.
Known for his flexibility, versatility, creativity and uniqueness, Fléxy is considered as
one of Africa’s most gifted artists. He is an outstanding entertainer, a multi talented
singer, with a unique and enchanting voice and a rare capability to personalize song
interpretation. And also endowed with a broad and prolific songwriting ability, his lyrics
and diverse messages are truly impactive and his music cuts across different genres.
His charisma, style and charm amplify his electrifying and a mesmerizing stage
performance.
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