Palisade Ogunka, nicknamed Sky B, is a Nigerian artist who gained popularity in the mid-2000s. Many admirers view him as a Port Harcourt native who burst onto the music scene with singles that went viral throughout Nigeria.
Most of his successes come from his 2007 album, Pray for Me. The album had seven tunes, the most prominent of which were You Promised Not To Go, I’m Calling (ma babe), Here I Am, and others.
His music was primarily a combination of pidgin English and plain English. Sky B disappeared after becoming prominent in the music world, until lately.
Sky B Biography
Palisade Ogunka is the birth name of Sky B, a prominent Nigerian rapper. He was born in 1984 and comes from the Rukpakwulusi-Eliogbolo community in Obio/Akpor, Rivers state.
Palisade grew up in Port Harcourt alongside his family and brothers. There is little known about his education.
Career
Sky B’s career officially began in the early 2000s, when he began perfecting his craft in Port Harcourt. He began by experimenting with local beats and working with other aspiring artists in the region. The rising hip-hop movement in Nigeria strongly affected his style, but he constantly injected it with R&B and Afrobeat components, making his music unique. Sky B immediately became known for his unique blend of genres, which appealed to both young and old Nigerians.
Sky B’s debut album, “Pray For Me”, was released in 2007. It featured a blend of rap, R&B, and Afrobeat. The album’s opening track, “I’m Calling”, was an instant hit and remains one of Sky B’s signature tunes. The song, which mixes sincere lyrics with a sweet melody and captivating rhythm, encapsulates the essence of Nigerian love and longing, making it accessible to many people. The popularity of “I’m Calling” propelled Sky B into the spotlight, establishing him as one of Nigeria’s prominent musicians.
“I’m Calling” was a huge radio hit, and Sky B’s name immediately became associated with romantic ballads and emotionally intense music. The song’s radio triumph was followed by commercial success, cementing his place in Nigerian music history. Sky B’s CD “Pray For Me” received both local and worldwide attention, providing him with a platform to share his music with the world.
Sky B’s music style was unique in that it combined Western elements, mainly American R&B and hip-hop, with local Nigerian sounds. His usage of Pidgin English in many of his songs made his music more appealing to Nigerians, who valued hearing their native tongue in popular music.
Songs
Here are some of his top hits:.
- I’m Calling (Ma Bebe)
- Here I Am
- Ogechi My Girl
- Pray For Me
- One Chance
- Asanwa
- Keep it so
What Happened to Sky B?
It was reported in 2018 that Sky B owned Soundcheque Studios in Port Harcourt. Later that year, he was in a car accident, but he survived and took to social media to clear the air on his death.
On October 8, 2019, there were speculations that the ace rapper known as Sky B died of cardiac arrest at his home in Owerri, Imo State. Saint Opara, his then-manager and CEO of an entertainment company, denied the rumour yet again.
Many admirers assumed that the rapper did this to try to resuscitate his music career.
Where is Sky B Now?
In 2024, Lucky Udu, a Nigerian humanitarian, spotted Sky B and his family living in a cramped one-room flat in Port Harcourt. The musician revealed that he only had 2000 naira in his bank account and did not own a cell phone.
Family Games
Sky B also told Udu that he began experiencing issues after signing a 10-year contract with his record company in 2005. He also lost the rights to his songs, leaving him without any royalties or earnings from his music.
The singer now owns a phone and has a social media account under the name Palisade Ogunka on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Personal Life
Sky B is married and has five children. He lives in Port Harcourt with his family. During the conversation with Lucky Udu, it was discovered that the rapper has been struggling financially and is unable to provide three square meals for his family.
Sky B Net Worth
Sky B’s net worth is unknown because he has lost all of his music royalties and has no other source of income. Hopefully, over time, he will start to establish a net worth for himself.
Social Media
Instagram: @skyb_oficial