Glenn Mena
Glenn Mena | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Akauveh Erumena Glenn[1] [2] |
| Also known as | Glenn Mena |
| Born | July 22, 1985 Delta State, Nigeria |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Piano |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Mask and Music Group |
| Website | maskandmusic |
Akauveh Erumena Glenn (born July 22, 1985), stage name Glenn Mena, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist.
Personal life[edit]
Glenn Mena is the second son of five siblings, born to Meshach Akauveh Akarah and Regina I. Akarah.[3] He is a Business Administration graduate from Lead City University, Ibadan.[4]
Career[edit]
Mena began making music with a friend in secondary school.[5]
He was nominated for a City People Entertainment Award.[6] At the 2013 MAYA Awards he was the winner of the "Best New Act" category,[7] and the same song won him another nomination in the "Next Rated Act" category at the 2015 Scream All Youths Awards.[8]
In 2015, he released a single titled "Packaging".[9] In January 2017, he was featured on TV presenter Shine Begho's Mischief Show,[10] where he hinted at the release of his first EP, Mask&Music.[11] In August 2017, he released the low-tempo song "Take Over” which was produced by American producer Nino Fresh.[12][13] In 2018, he released the single "Swerve".[14]
On 20 June 2019, Mena had his first international feature[15] as he premièred his new single "Yoruba Demon" on Complex Magazine. The single, which features Problem Solved, is off the singer's upcoming album.[16]
Discography[edit]
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Movement" | Non-album single |
| 2015 | "Packaging" | Non-album single |
| 2017 | The Mask&Music EP project (Cut one) | Mixtape |
| 2017 | "Take Over" | Non-album single |
| 2018 | "Swerve" (featuring Problem Solved) | |
| 2018 | "Pull Up" (featuring Dremo)[4] | |
| 2020 | "Yoruba Demon" (featuring Problem Solved)[16] [2] | |
| 2020 | "KOLA"[17] | |
| 2021 | "Warri Boy" (Featuring Erigga)[18] | |
| 2023 | "Standard" (Featuring Trilly)[19] |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Recipient | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MAYA Awards | Best New Act | Himself | Won | [7] |
| 2013 | City People Awards | New Act | Himself | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Scream All Youths Awards | Next Rated Act | Himself | Nominated | [20] |
References[edit]
- ^ Onikoyi, Ojugbele (13 October 2018). "Glenn Mena revs up ante with Dremo-assisted single "Pull Up"". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
- ^ a b Keith, James (20 June 2019). "Self-Styled 'Nigerian Music Juggernaut' Glenn Mena Shares "Yoruba Demon" With Problem Solved". Complex Magazine. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (29 January 2020). "What's Next For Singer-songwriter, Glenn Mena". Vanguard Newspaper.
- ^ a b Olonilua, Ademola (15 October 2018). "Glenn Mena "Pull Up" with Dremo". Punch Newspaper.
- ^ Fred, Obinna (2 May 2015). "Glenn Mena Talks About Growing Up In Warri, Discusses His Musical Direction And More". Nigerian Sound. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
- ^ Olonilua, Ademola (24 September 2018). "What is Glenn Mena upto?". Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
- ^ a b "THE ALUMNI –Maya Awards". MayaAwards. 2016-12-16. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ "Scream All Youths Awards 2015 Nominees List –screamawards". screamawards. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- ^ Akan, Joey (24 November 2015). "Glenn Mena Singer releases 'Packaging' video". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
- ^ "Watch Shine Begho & Glenn Mena Freestyle in Episode 5 of Shine's Mischief Show". Bella Naija. 6 January 2017.
- ^ Lala, Adeoye (12 July 2016). "Off The Mask&Music EP Listen to 'Holy Kasa' by Glenn Mena". NotjustOk. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
- ^ Solanke, Abiola (12 August 2017). "Glenn Mena drops 'Take over'". Pulse Nigeria.
- ^ Dayo, Bernard (10 August 2017). "Glenn Mena's New Single is an Ode to Love". Happenings Magazine.
- ^ Ajirire, Tosin (25 September 2018). "Glenn Mena, Jimoh Waxiu in hot collabo". The Sun Newspaper. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ Keith, James (20 June 2019). "Self-Styled 'Nigerian Music Juggernaut' Glenn Mena Shares "Yoruba Demon" With Problem Solved". Complex Magazine. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ a b "Glenn Mena Drops New Song "Yoruba Demon" Featuring Problem Solved". The Guardian Music. 19 June 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ "Glenn Mena drops "Kola Freestyle" Dance Video". Vanguard Music. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ^ "Glenn Mena Teams Up With Erigga In New Sound Warri Boy". Leadership Newspaper. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ "Groove to the rhythms and explore Glenn Mena's Latest Afrobeat-inspired hit, "Standard"". Lambo ˣᵗʳᵃ Magazine. 4 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Scream All Youths Awards 2015 Nominees List". Tooxclusive. 16 October 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.