Chief Executive Odogwu
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| Released | 5 December 2024 |
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| Length | 39:00 |
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Chief Executive Odogwu is a studio album by Nigerian rapper and singer Nito-P. Released on 5 December 2024, it features Terry Apala, Eno Blaze, Singerpour, Youngdada, Teo SMA, Johntay, and Yawbankz.
Background
Born in Benin City, on 30 October 1992, Paul Otasowie Ajayi, who uses the stage name Nito-P, attended Delta State University, Abraka. He began his music career in 2012, with encouragement from friends.[1][2] He released Chief Executive Odogwu, on 5 December 2024 as his first studio album following the release of his extended play, Most Wanted, which was released in July 2024.[3]
Upon release, Chief Executive Odogwu entered the Apple Music chart at #179, rising to #88 within one day.[4]
Reception
Chief Executive Odogwu has been described as a mixture of Afrobeats and Afro fusion with a blend of "African rhythm and modern sound".[5][6] Isaac Oladapo of This Day called the album "packed with dynamic energy and emotional resonance".[7] The Nation called it a "trip around topics like life, love, heartbreak, prayer, social change and more".[8] Ahmed Ismaila of the Nigerian Tribune called it "a brilliant conduit for themes like prayer, love, party and life".[9]
Track listing
Track listing adopted from Spotify.[10]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pack and Go" | Paul Otasowie Ajayi | Lyquidmix | 2:21 |
| 2. | "ThankGod" (Featuring Terry Apala) | Paul Otasowie Ajayi | Lyquidmix | 2:57 |
| 3. | "Peri-Peri" |
| DYDX | 2:52 |
| 4. | "Forever" (Featuring Eno Blaze) | Paul Otasowie Ajayi | Lyquidmix | 3:12 |
| 5. | "Odogwu" (featuring Singerpour) | Paul Otasowie Ajayi | Lyquidmix | 2:42 |
| 6. | "God Did" | Paul Otasowie Ajayi | Willo | 2:35 |
| 7. | "Jowowa" | Paul Otasowie Ajayi | DYDX | 2:57 |
| 8. | "Jeje" (Featuring Singerpour) | Paul Otasowie Ajayi | DYDX | 3:32 |
| 9. | "Change" |
| Lyquidmix | 3:15 |
| 10. | "Brother" (featuring Youngdada) | DYDX | 2:51 | |
| 11. | "Shordy" (Featuring Teo SMA) | Paul Otasowie Ajayi | Lyquidmix | 2:56 |
| 12. | "Made in Heaven" (featuring Johntay) | Paul Otasowie Ajayi | Lyquidmix | 3:37 |
| 13. | "Ghetto Life" (featuring Yaw Bankz) | Paul Otasowie Ajayi | Willo | 3:13 |
References
- ^ Nwafor (24 July 2024). "Nigerian afro hip-hop sensation Nito-P on his musical journey". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (3 September 2022). "Nito-P: The Rising Star Redefining Afrobeats and Hip-Hop". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ Ikenna, Emeka (27 November 2024). "Nito-P announces release date for new album". P.M. News. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ "Nito-P's New Album Climbs the Apple Music Nigerian Chart". Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ Ogunsanya, Adekemi (7 December 2024). "Nito-P drops new album "CEO (Chief Executive Odogwu)"". P.M. News. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ Ismaila, Ahmed (8 December 2024). "Nito P's Chief Executive Odogwu album is an excellent sonic statement". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ Oladapo, Isaac (6 December 2024). "Album Review: CEO (Chief Executive Odogwu) by Nito-P". This Day. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "Nito P's debut album earns accolades for its creativity". The Nation. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ Ismaila, Ahmed (8 December 2024). "Nito P's Chief Executive Odogwu album is an excellent sonic statement". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ^ "Chief Executive Odogwu". Spotify. 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.