Celebrities Profile

Today's  Segment of our Celebrities Profile stretches hands to bring you the Indepth biography of your one and only  King of Reggae and Dance Hall  PATORANKING .


Multiple Award winner Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie known by his stage name Patoranking, is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter, he is a descent of Ebonyi, State Nigeria. He was born on 27 May 1990 to Mr. and Mrs. Okorie. He grew up in Ijegun Egba Satellite Town and later relocated to Ebute Metta. He attended Citizen Comprehensive College Epe, and later attended Jibril Martin Memorial Grammar School in Iponri Lagos State.

Patoranking started his performing arts career as a street jam and carnival dancer. In a 2012 interview with Entertainment Express, he said his stage name was given to him by a Jamaican artist whom he met at Alpha Beach in Lagos. He  started his musical career doing underground collaborations with artists such as XProject, Konga, Slam and Reggie Rockstone. He signed a record deal with K-Solo's Igberaga Records in 2010, releasing "Up in D Club" under the outfit.

In May 2012, Patoranking released a single titled "Iya Bisi" featuring Qdot and Kbaj. The song, which is a fusion of dancehall and Fuji, was produced by Drumphase. Patoranking gave credit to Qdot and Kbaj, they helped compose the song by sharing ideas with him. 

On 12 September 2013, Patoranking released the video and audio for "Alubarika" simultaneously. The song literally translates to "God's Blessings" and features vocals from Timaya. The music video for "Alubarika", which was shot by AJE Films. Patoranking described the song as a summary of his life as a musician. He also said that the song opened doors for him in terms of building a fan base and working with established musicians

In February 2014, Patoranking signed a record deal with Foston Musik and ended his affiliations with Dem Mama Records. During an interview with Toolz on NdaniTv's The Juice, Timaya said that Patoranking left his label and was never officially signed.  He released "Girlie O", a single that put him in the limelight under  his new label Foston Musik 

Girlie O", a song produced by WizzyPro. The music video for the song was shot and directed in London by Moe Musa. It was release on 5 February 2014, a day after the audio release. In the music video, Patoranking liberates his next door neighbour from domestic violence by expressing his innate feelings to her.

Foston Musik released "Girlie O Remix" on 19 May 2014 to critical acclaim.The song features vocals from Tiwa Savage. It debuted at number 9 on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10 chart. Tiwa Savage told Ehiz of the aforementioned chart show that she admires Patoranking's music and decided to reach out to him to do the remix.The music video for "Girlie O Remix" was also shot and directed in London by Moe Musa.  

Patoranking was featured on several songs with the likes of Seyi Shay's "Murda" single alongside Shaydee. Emergency by Wizzypro, Early MoMo"by DJ Hazan and many more..

Awards and nominations

2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards ...Categories....Best Collaboration...Alubarika ft Timaya.... Nominated

The Headies 2014......Categories......Next Rated...............Won

The Headies 2014.......Categories......Best Collabo....Girlie O ft Tiwa Savage....Nominated

The Headies 2014.......Categories......Best Collabo...Emergency" ....Wizz Pro ft  Patoranking, Skales, Runtown...................Won

The Headies 2014.......Categories......Best Reggae/Dancehall Single"....Girlie O Remix" ft Tiwa Savag........................Won

The Headies 2014.......Categories......Best Reggae/Dancehall Single"...."Murda"...Seyi Shay ft  Shaydee & Patoranking.........Won

2014 Channel O Music Video Awards .... Categories......Most Gifted Newcomer....Girlie O Remix..............Nominated

2014 Channel O Music Video Awards .... Categories......Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall...Girle O Remix................Nominated

2014 City People Entertainment Awards...Categories......Dancehall/Reggae Act of the Year....Himself.........,,,,,,.Won

2014 City People Entertainment Awards...Categories......Most Popular Song of the Year...."Allubarika"..............Nominated

2014 City People Entertainment Awards...Categories......Best Collabo of the Year...."Allubarika" Ft Timaya ...............Nominated 

2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards .... Categories......Best New Act of the Year....Himself......Won

2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards .... Categories......Male Artist of the Year.....Himself........Nominated

2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards .... Categories.....Best Collaboration...Emergency...Wizz Pro ft  Patoranking, Skales, Runtown..,,,,,,,,,,.Nominated 

2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards .... Categories.....Best Collaboration....Alubarika ft Timaya ................Nominated