Eva Alordiah

Elohor Eva Alordiah, widely known as Eva Alordiah or simply Eva, is a talented Nigerian rapper, entrepreneur, make-up artist, and fashion designer. Born on August 13, 1989, in Abuja, Nigeria, she has made significant contributions to the Nigerian music scene, particularly in the hip hop and reggae genres, earning her recognition, including a Nigeria Entertainment Award.Early Life and Education Eva Alordiah was born in Abuja. Her mother fostered an early love for music by playing songs from the 1970s and 1980s, and Eva has cited artists such as Michael Jackson and Bob Marley as influences. Growing up, she was also interested in art, drawing, and reading. She obtained a degree in Computer Science from Bowen University.Career Progression and Notable Works Eva began her career as a photography model. Her professional music journey started with her first studio-recorded song, "I Dey Play," released in 2009, which featured Tha Suspect. In 2011, she released her first music collection, a mixtape titled *Gigo* (Garbage in Garbage Out), available for free online. In 2012, she began working on her debut studio album, *1960*. The album's first single, "Deaf," was released in January 2014, for which she also created a rap competition exclusively for women. She released a second music collection, *Eva*, in 2014, before finally releasing her full album, *1960*, in 2016. Eva is also noted for her visual creativity, having helped direct all her music videos.Major Achievements and Current Status A key achievement for Eva is winning a Nigeria Entertainment Award for her music. Beyond entertainment, she is an entrepreneur, having co-founded Kobocourse.com, a platform dedicated to teaching new ideas to people across Africa. Currently, she continues her work as a multi-talented artist, embracing roles as a rapper, entrepreneur, make-up artist, and fashion designer.