Chijioke David Obasi-Uzoukwu (Born dec 15, 2004) better known with his stage name Currency TP (Trenches Preacher), is a Nigerian rapper from IMO state.
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He started his music career in Aba, Abia state. And have been an independent artist who grew up listening to likes of Meek mill, Lil Wayne,Erigga, J cole , and Rick Ross, He’s a hardcore hip hop artist but his versatility has made him able to fit into other genres especially Afro, and Reggae .
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His music inspirations comes from his day to day life experience in the streets.
At a very young age he joined the church choir and later became a chorister in the seminary too.
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He studied Computer Software Engineering at MOCTECH Polytechnic in Imo state and was a former Director of Socials of the institution
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Currency TP came from a middle class family and have faced so much challenges in his music career which makes him strong and motivates him to work hard
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He has participated in talent hunts , rap challenges as well as shows and concerts which paved way for him and gave a boost to his music career.
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He has worked with talented artists and high profile producers in the east and gained recognition from a few Nigerian celebrities.
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Currency TP says his dreams are to get rich so he can spread his music and share positive messages to the world and make a positive impact to the street and not winning the Grammy
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CURRENCY TP’S BIOGRAPHY
Name |
Chijioke David Obasi-Uzoukwu |
Age |
20 years |
Date of birth |
Dec. 15, 2004 |
State Of Origin |
Imo State |
Occupation |
Music Artist |
Nationality |
Nigerian |
Net worth |
$35,000 |
Kindly follow him on all his social media handles 👇
¹ INSTAGRAM – Click here to follow
² FACEBOOK – Click here to follow
³ TIKTOK – Click here to follow
⁴ YOUTUBE – Click here to follow
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