Nigerian music star Praise Ugbede Adejo, popularly known as Praiz, marks his 41st birthday on March 8, 2026.
Praiz — born Praise Ugbede Adejo on March 8, 1985 — is marking his 41st birthday today, March 8, 2026. Known affectionately as Mr. Rich & Famous, he kept his celebration simple and heartfelt, sharing a short message on social media with cake and balloon emojis alongside the playful caption “+1 🎂 🎈”. It’s a warm, understated way of acknowledging another year of life while connecting with fans who’ve followed his journey as one of Nigeria’s most soulful voices.
It’s interesting how artists like Praiz often choose minimal but symbolic posts — emojis can carry a lot of emotion without words.
Praiz, who turns 41 today (March 8, 2026), has had an incredible career that has seen him rise from reality TV star to one of Nigeria's most well-known R&B vocalists.
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In 2008, he received national fame after placing second runner-up in the inaugural season of Project Fame West Africa.
He appeared on Bez's song "That Stupid Song" in 2011, which was the first African music video to debut on BET's 106 & Park.
His first album, Rich and Famous, was released in 2014 and included singles which involves "Sisi," "I Love You," and "2 Mins." His status as a soulful R&B powerhouse was solidified as a result.
He shared five important career victories in 2022, such as. He founded his own record label after working with X3M Music for years.
His dream since his Project Fame days was to become a voting member of the GRAMMYs Recording Academy.
In 2026, Praiz is celebrating his 41st birthday with a poignant emoji message, "+1 🎂 🎈," which connects with fans while expressing thankfulness and simplicity.
💿 He has returned in 2026 with a brand-new single, "Waiting For You," which is the result of his unusual, happy creative process. It's already being hailed as a masterpiece by fans, and Praiz is obviously still at the top of his game.
Cheers to more memorable experiences, daring movements, and passionate music. Praiz, happy birthday! we hope "Waiting For You" goes well!
