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Skepta

Skepta was a Nigerian and British rapper, singer, record producer, songwriter, disc jockey and musician (born 1982). He was born at Tottenham.

Also recorded as Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr.; Joseph Adenuga.

Skepta in brief

Born
1982
Known for
rapper, singer, record producer, songwriter, disc jockey and musician
Place of birth
Tottenham
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Identity and origins

Skepta was recorded at birth as Joseph Junior Adenuga. He also worked under the name Skepta. The authorities additionally record the headings Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr. and Joseph Adenuga. His recorded languages were English and Nigerian Pidgin.

Identity

What the record establishes about Skepta.

Skepta is recorded with the occupation record producer. Skepta is recorded with the occupation disc jockey. Skepta is recorded with the occupation songwriter. Skepta is recorded as a citizen of United Kingdom. Skepta is recorded with the occupation musician. Skepta is recorded with the occupation rapper.

Skepta is recorded with the occupation singer. Skepta is recorded as a citizen of Nigeria. Skepta is classed in the genre UK rap. Skepta is recorded as rapper, singer, record producer, songwriter and disc jockey. Skepta is recorded with the citizenship of Nigeria and United Kingdom. Skepta is recorded at birth as Joseph Junior Adenuga.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Skepta may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Skepta is established in the international name authorities as MusicBrainz 38474d18-9204-4f60-a137-1fcc6750b869, Gemeinsame Normdatei (GND) 1101386630, Library of Congress no2016154719, VIAF 234146461498227731081, ISNI 0000000373010755, Discogs 244751 and Wikidata Q164446.

Chronology

  1. 1982Skepta born at Tottenham.
  2. 1982Skepta was born on 19 September 1982.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Skepta”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q164446: Skepta

    authority record · Unverified · Wikidata

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