Denzel-Armani is a young lawyer who has been snatched from the legal profession by music. Energetic and talented, Armani is a music prodigy, a rising music star who is currently making waves in the music industry.
Discovered, nurtured and promoted by Zeof Records, an indigenous music company dedicated to helping young, talented upcoming music stars harness their musical potential and careers, Denzel- Armani have to his credit, chart bursting singles. The latest of such singles is, “Bad Tin”.The singles were released by Zeof Records. Before “Bad Tin”, Denzel-Armani had in his kitty, other singles and hit tracks including Comot Der, Jonza and Neme.
Denzel- Armani whose real name is Ifenna Denzel Armani Ezeofor is a law graduate of the University of Nigeria, Enugu campus. His sound educational status shows that music did not happen to him out of idleness. For Denzel-Armani his is a natural calling, a passion that descended upon him as a kid in primary school.
A talented songwriter and composer, music comes naturally to Denzel-Armani as he is on top of his game as an Afrobeat musician. Listening to the soulful rhythms and lyrics of his brand of Afrobeat one cannot but agree that Denzel is one of the few Nigerian Afrobeat musicians who has redefined the unique, timeless music genre originated by the irrepressible late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
On stage, Armani is a delight to watch. He is imbued with an electrifying fierce sound and stage presence which is undoubtedly unique, embodying a fusion of afrojuju, rock, jazz, R&B, neo-soul, and hip hop. Armani has always loved music. His romance with music started as far back as his childhood when he was around six years old as he was always so fascinated with sound, delivery, and the awesome stage presence of Michael Jackson. Jackson’s death was however a very devasting experience for him.
He also had at his beck and call and rich musical library growing up as his parents were music lovers. He had the opportunity to listen to the greats of times like Marvin Gaye, Boney M, Abba, Barry White, Bob Marley, Fela, Labaja, and so on.
Armani formally started his music career in 2020.With music-loving parents as role models, growing up, music was simply a way of life for Armani.
High Chief (Barrister) Jideofor Ezeofor, the Chairman/ CEO of Zeof Records said his commitment to nurturing young music talents is unwavering hence Zeof has over the years threaded where other music companies and promoters fear to thread. Even at the risk of personal financial loss, Barrister Ezeofor has continued to sponsor music shows which is one of the avenues talented upcoming musicians are discovered.
His words: “We will continue to hunt and discover young music talents and then, build them, grow them, support them, promote them until they become superstars. At Zeof, we are committed to helping young, upcoming music artists hone their talents
“Zeof Records supports artists by organizing music shows that will show the craft of different artists, both artists under Zeof Records management and other artists from different managements.
“It is a platform to expose artists to the world. Sponsorship of music shows is very challenging, most companies shy away from sponsorship of music shows, which is wrong because from shows artists’ performances are showcased”
