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Multi-talented entertainer, Japhet Attah Egwumah a.k.a Japhman has signed his way into the heart of the Nigerian entertainment space and the diaspora by displaying several talents which has warmed him to the hearts of many. He is a musical artist, a hypman artist, show host, comedian, actor, entrepreneur and more.
In each of these roles, he has come clean as Japhman, without any clash of personalities. As a hype man artist, he is a backup singer or rapper who amplifies the level of excitement within the audience by supporting the singer or rapper with exclamations, interjections and praises. He is a master in creating and calling out catchy chants, as well, getting the crowd going.
“I’ve been featured in a few songs, as a hype man artist. My level of energy and words of exclamation created opportunities for me and allowed my audiences to grow overtime, at my shows. I also have my own solo songs that elevated my level of popularity, mostly because hype men are very important to shows and events; They keep the energy going,” he said.
As a music artist, Japhman began his journey in 2004 and underscored that journey with a bang when he mounted the same stage with P-Square in 2005. His vocals and total craft gave him a strong leverage that saw him collaborating with some established stars.
He has released amazing songs such; Thank You featuring Mannikeyz, Freaky featuring Donblaqwifi, Low featuring Donblaqwifi and Centino. He has also been featured in songs such as “Yan Matter ”by Donblaqwifi featuring Japhman.
He has headlined quite a few shows within the span of his career, both as a hype man and host.
He has also been featured in a movie and is currently working on his own series soon to hit the digital screens all over the world.
Speaking about himself, he stated, “ Japhman, on stage, is a hype man, artist, comedian, host and a complete entertainer. Off stage, I’m a devoted family man, with a beautiful wife and two children. I’m also an entrepreneur and business tycoon, with my own dating app and a new upcoming application, which will be revealed soon.”
Japhman was born in the northern part of Nigeria, Kaduna State but hails from Ibaji local government area of Kogi state. He presently lives in Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America.
He graduated from Kogi State University with a Bachelor’s degree in physics
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