Darkoo

Darkoo is a Rapper & Singer

Darkoo: Nigerian-born and London-raised, Darkoo’s love for music was nourished within her family home where the sounds of 9ice and D’banj, alongside Fela Kuti and Ebenezer Obey could be heard resonating around the house. A self-confessed ‘Afro-head’, Nigerian superstars such as Wande Coal and Wizkid left a lasting impact on Darkoo, particularly after she moved to London around the age of seven.

Darkoo WIKI (PROFILE)

Stage Name	Darkoo
Real Name	Darkoo
Profession	Rapper & Singer
Birthday	September 19
Zodiac	Virgo
Gender	Female
Birthplace	Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian

Her fans have supported her on Instagram where she shares lifestyle and backstage photos with 500K + followers. In March 2022, she posted a TikTok of her dancing to her track “Always,” which earned over 30 million views in less than one month. In 2020 she was nominated for a MOBO award for ‘Best Female Act.’

In 2019 Darkoo released her stand-out track, ‘Gangsta’ featuring fellow Londoner and rapper One Acen. Featuring her signature deep husky vocals, the track shot the teenager to fame, quickly becoming a TikTok favourite and was crowned the biggest Afrobeat Song of 2020 and earning her three MOBO nominations.

At just 19, the possibilities for Darkoo seem endless and though the pandemic has no doubt delayed her plans for a headline show her career is already in full motion while fans eagerly await her first EP that she’s currently working on.