Koli Gustine

Introducing Koli Gustine, a Nigerian Independent Rapper and Singer who has made a name for himself in the Nigerian music industry as a new guard of Nigerian Conscious Rap Music. With his unique blend of chill, alternative Hip-hop/Rap, Jazz and R&B with a lofi rhythm, sexy flows and playful melodies, Koli's music reflects on his own experiences and encourages listeners to pursue their passions and find their own sense of purpose, resonating with a wide audience.

Born Okoli Ebuka Augustine on 26th November 1996, in an Igbo family in Nigeria, Koli discovered his talent for singing and songwriting at the age of 15. His journey into music was a result of happenstance as he self-discovered his talent while he admired his friend who makes music right in class and this inspired him to write his own lyrics with his friend. His parents were unaware of his hobby until he was 23. Koli Gustine is a stage name Coined from his Full Name Okoli Ebuka Augustine and he was named Koli Gustine by Phyzabeck who is his childhood friend and Class mate.

Koli Gustine started exploring his rap skills while he was almost done with his degree in Akwa Ibom State University in Nigeria, He is an independent artist and has been consistent since he dropped his first single in 2019. During the lockdown in 2020, he had lots of time to drop out singles like Spares, Made it , 1000 Dreams & Troubles[3] and his debut EP 80's Cruise & Chills.

He has an affiliation with a Recording Studio in Uyo (Heart Sound Music) which gave him the opportunity to develop his skills and work hard towards his career. He's known for exploring themes of family, motivation, and the struggles of life, as well as the importance of perseverance and self-improvement in his lyrics.

As of now, Koli Gustine's discography includes five singles; Sista caro (2020), Spares (2020), MADE IT (2020), 1000 DREAMS(2020), Troubles (2020), Gustavo (2021) and Zombies (2021). He has also released one EP; 80's Cruise & Chills (2020) and Adventures of Koli Gustine (2022). He has yet to receive any awards or nominations, but his album 80's Cruise & Chills has been nominated under the category of Ep/Album of the year (Top Naija Music Awards) 2021

Koli Gustine has only toured around his town and states in Nigeria which include Akwa Ibom, Anambra state, Kwara state, Imo state. He has collaborated with other artists like Young Naugty Soul, FloGodSKiP, Phyzabeck, Costella, Ash music, Jason Berry, Celena C6000 Gustavo, Yuunglouie, Zica Zoe BreNanice.

In terms of press coverage, Koli Gustine has not yet been interviewed or covered by any media outlets.