Nigerian hip hop artist and emcee (born 1989)
Ifeanyi Chukwuebuka Ibegbunam known professionally as Fecko (formerly Fecko the Emcee), is a Nigerian hip hop artist and emcee. He is the winner of "The Mic Africa Season 1" and the first Nigerian rapper to perform in the metaverse. The stage name "Fecko" is an acronym for the phrase "Formidable Emcees Can Knockout Obstacles".
On 13 September 2023, South African magazine, "The Hype magazine" profiled Fecko as one of the 5 African rappers you should know in the continent of Africa.
Early life and education.
Born in Anambra, Nigeria and grew up in the suburbs of Lagos, Mushin. Fecko is a graduate of Environmental Biology from Yaba College of Education.
Career.
Fecko started his musical career professionally in 2006 when he recorded his debut album which was not officially released on streaming platforms. He has worked with M.I Abaga, The Lady Of Rage, Doug E Fresh, Mode 9, and Khaligraph Jones. His Extended play, "Afrobeat, Rhythm and Truth" was soundtracked on Afrocity show, a limited web series by Ndani TV. Fecko is the host of Surviving Eko, a podcast that elucidate about Lagos through the lens of Lagosians living in the city and in the diaspora.
Critical reception.
"OkayAfrica" called "Flow Global" by Fecko a Fela Kuti inspired production.