Bracket | |
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Birth name | Nwachukwu Ozioko Obumneme Ali |
Also known as | Vast & Smash |
Genres | R&B, Afropop |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | Bracket Records |
Bracket are a Nigerian afropop and R&B music duo composed of Obumneme Ali a.k.a. "Smash" and Nwachukwu Ozioko a.k.a. "Vast".[1] Bracket started as a three-man music group before a member called Bistop dropped out. The duo are currently signed to Bracket Records and are best known for releasing hit singles like "Happy Day", "Me & U", "Yori-Yori" and "Ada Owerri" "Mama Africa" "Panya" which received several positive reviews and airplay.[2]Their Albums Includes "Cupid Stories" "Alive" "Least Expected" "Love Letters"
Vast and Smash grew up in Nsukka town, Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria, where they used to attend campus shows while growing up.[3]
In 2012, Bracket received an honorary award from the city of Philadelphia at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.[5] Some of their awards include:
Year | Award ceremony | Award description | Result |
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2012 | The Headies | Artiste of the Year | Won[6] |
2013 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Indigenous Artist/Group | Nominated |
2013 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Collaboration of the Year | Nominated |