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Patoranking
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Patoranking
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie |
| Born | 27 May 1990[1] Ijegun-Egba, Alimosho, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Onicha, Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Reggae, dancehall |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, dancer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Foston Musik, VP Records |
| Associated acts | Wizkid, Timaya, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Elephant Man, Busy Signal, Konshens, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, Diamond Platnumz |
Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie (born 27 May 1990),[2] better known by his stage name Patoranking, is a Nigerian reggae–dancehall singer and songwriter. He hails from Onicha in Ebonyi State[3] and was born and raised in Ijegun-Egba.[4]Patoranking started his musical career doing underground collaborations with artists such as XProject, Konga, Slam and Reggie Rockstone.[5] He signed a record deal with K-Solo’s Igberaga Records in 2010, 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 via Instagram that he signed a distribution deal with VP Records.[6]
