Ab Harrison

Singer Songwriter • Lagos, 101001, NG

About the Artist

Abogonye "Ab" Harrison Ugbabe is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and also author of the “A Solid Foundation for Music” instrument self tutor source book series. He is also a faith, relationships and finance enthusiast. Ab whose few options for being enticed to sleep as a baby included extremely loud music started writing songs at the age of 13 for a High School singing group he formed. Known as “The Inspired”, the group had Gloria Musa (G-Eleos) on board and outlived their stay on the grounds of Baptist High School Jos. Before Ab got his first job as Finance and Admin manager with Palladium Advisory Services he had began promoting a retail evangelism outfit, House of Levites Nigeria Ent., modeled after the likes of Integrity music, etc. During his four year program at the renowned Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, he wrote and self-published 5 music instrument sourcebooks and thought over 20 students to play the acoustic guitar. Among which are the likes of Ojone Ogala, Chosen Onyekachi, Timothy Galadima and Jessica Tandawadon Chibue. Ab graduated with a B.Sc. degree in Accounting from ABU. Two years and 18 music publications later, Ab ventured buried the output from what he considered a failed attempt at recording his songs in studio. In September 2015, Harry re-embarked on a project this time with Manasseh Mashi (MonLee) that resulted in the release of his the First eleven of all songs written by him in times past. AB Harrison’s First 11 Singles SONG TITLE STYLE THEME Gift for an Altar Soft Rock Charity & Seeds of Faith What Matters is Your Heart Alternative Rock Honesty What Reward Rock Faith in Jesus Moving On Pop Motivational/ Inspirational Eko ‘Nya Afro-pop The End of Time Praise Jesus Rock Worship / New Life Evidence Rock New Life / Holy Spirit Praise for Everyday Pop Praise Lead My Way Soft Rock Prayer for God’s Guidance Just the Way I Am Acoustic New Birth (at Salvation) There’s A Place Alternative Rock Joy Amidst Persecution All 11 songs above were released on January 1, 2016 (for pre-orders). The same went live the next day on 39 global music retail and streaming sites and remain so to the delight of many. Over 200 copies of his specially made (reserved) compilation pack were sold in the first month after release. The primary elements of Ab’s music are his lyrics/ message, the dynamic nature of his skills set (particularly guitar techniques) and his unique vocal quality. He views his over 3,000 Facebook Fans and now close to 100 followers on Twitter, as avenues to be a blessing to more people - be it directly or indirectly. Ab has been awarded laughable titles including Road side printer, “Full time Accountant part time Musician”. He has in the years since completion of his youth service core (NYSC) program and particularly in the past 5 years been in the full time employment of a Bank in Nigeria. This has recently earned him yet another title as “Banker cum Musician”. He currently lives in Lagos, Nigeria CONTACTS: @AbH_Ugbabe www.facebook.com/ab.uharrison https://www.youtube.com/user/AbHarrisonU www.reverbnation.com/abharrison

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