Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodu Blvck is the sensation of the moment as Nigerians applaud him when Arsenal FC today announced Declan Rice with his track.
The hype around the Lagos born rapper is coming a day after he was reportedly attacked at the Lagos State University for a music concern – he however denied he was running away from billing and the camera.
How Arsenal FC Signed English Most Expensive Player
The arrival of Declan Rice to the London club makes him the most expensive English player of all time as he was signed from the East London club, West Ham.
The deal is worth £100m plus £5m in add-ons and is valid until June 2028 with option for further season.
Video of How Arsenal Unveils Declan Rice
In the lyrics for the unveiling, Odumodu added Arsenal and Emirates from the original song.
A new chapter begins. pic.twitter.com/ha5Btd8I2h
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 15, 2023
Interesting Facts About Odumodu and Declan Rice
In just a hour after the Declan rice announcement by arsenal, Odumodu has gain 100k+ listeners in Spotify.
The day Odumodu Blvck released Declan Rice, Rice scored for England.
That goal gave England a win against Italy, who had not lost a European Qualifier for 14 years.
Months later, Rice became the youngest English captain to lift a European trophy and broke West Ham’s 53 year drought!
Now Rice has become the most expensive English transfer of all time, with Arsenal using Odumodu’s song for the unveiling.
Who Is Odumodu Blvck – His Net Worth, Education and Background
His full name is Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu but is popularly known as Odumodu Blvck and was born on 18th October 1993 in Lagos, Nigeria.
He studied Mass Communications at the University of Lagos where he graduated with a B.Sc.
He is a Nigerian rapper, and songwriter born to Igbo parents from Enugu State. He is known for his stage performances, genre-blend and portrayal of the Igbo people’s traditional hat.
He is also nominated in the category of ‘Rookie of the Year’ category at the prestigious 2023 Headies Awards.
On 8 December 2022, he won the Next Rated Artist category at Galaxy Music Awards. The rapper thereafter got a new Lexus IS 350, as part of the prize that comes with the Next Rated award.
Among the nominees are Bloody Civilian, Bayyani, Guchi, Eltee Skillz, and Khaid.