Bracket (music group)

For the American rock group, see Bracket (band).

Bracket

Birth name| Nwachukwu Ozioko
Obumneme Ali
Also known as| Vast & Smash
Genres| R&B, Afropop
Instrument| Vocals
Years active| 1999-present
Labels| Bracket Records

Musical artist

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 include of Least Expected, Cupid Stories, Alive, and Love Letters.

## Background

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Vast and Smash grew up in Nsukka town, Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria, where they used to attend campus shows while growing up.[3]

## Discography

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### Studio albums

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* Happy Day (2006)
* Least Expected (2009)
* Cupid Stories (2011)
* Alive (2015)[4]
* Love Letters (2022)

## Awards and nominations

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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

## References

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1. ^ Babatunde Ologe (27 August 2010). "ASUU Strike Saved Us – Bracket". News Nigeria. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
2. ^ "Bracket: The Yori Yori duo". 9jaHob.com. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 29 July 2015.[permanent dead link‍]
3. ^ Mukosolu Nzom (3 November 2012). "Our pain, our gains, our story – Bracket". Vanguard. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
4. ^ Olumide Adesida (14 July 2015). "Bracket unveils art, track list for new album". The Net. Archived from the original on 10 August 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
5. ^ "Nigeria's fast rising duo Bracket to receive honorary award in the U.S". Nigeria Music Network. 9 May 2012. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
6. ^ Biodun Ogundairo (23 April 2012). "Wande Coal, Bracket, Darey Lead HHWA 2010 Nominations". The Net. Archived from the original on 31 July 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.

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