Elliot Osagie

Elliot Osagie
Born
Elliot Osagie

Fort Valley, Georgia
CitizenshipUSA
Occupation(s)Founder & CEO, Willingie; Founder & CEO, Benin City
Notable workThe Notorious B.I.G. Hyperrealistic Avatar and The Notorious B.I.G. Sky's The Limit: A VR Concert Experience, Facebook & Meta Horizon Worlds, A Gunpowder & Sky Production and Emmy Nomination for the Outstanding Emerging Media Program

Elliot Osagie is a Nigerian-American software engineer and music executive known for creating The Notorious B.I.G. hyperrealistic Avatar to extend Biggie’s IP, in order to create innovative content for both fans and The Notorious B.I.G. Estate–content that had never been realized due to his untimely death.[1][2] He is also known for his role in creating, developing and executive producing[3]The Notorious B.I.G. Sky's The Limit: A VR Concert Experience, Facebook & Meta Horizon Worlds, A Gunpowder & Sky Production[4] which earned him a nomination for 2023 Outstanding Emerging Media Program at the Emmy Awards.[5][6]

Early life and career

Osagie was born in Fort Valley, GA to a Nigerian father and an American mother. When he was seven months old, his family moved to Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria where they spent the next six years of his life, and then they returned to the United States. He and his family moved back to Benin City from JS1 to JS3, before once again returning the United States.[7] He won first place overall in the Georgia State science fair at 14.[8] In 2023, he produced The Notorious B.I.G.’s first new single “G.O.A.T.” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Bella Alubo In honor of Biggie's 50th Birthday.[9] Osagie has worked with artists like The Notorious B.I.G. , Billy Ray Cyrus, Miguel, Ro James, Dionne Warwick, India Arie, Maxwell.[10] Osagie is the founder of “Benin City Ent” an independent record label that houses artists like Tniyah, Rebel Rae, Bella Alubo, Osa Zelé.[11] In 2023, he was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Emerging Media Program[12] for executive producing a Metaverse concert[13] experience The Notorious B.I.G. Sky's The Limit: A VR Concert Experience, Facebook & Meta Horizon Worlds, A Gunpowder & Sky Production.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Meta's Notorious B.I.G. VR Concert to Feature 'Hyperrealistic' Avatar of Late Rapper". Variety. Editorial. November 16, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "The Notorious B.I.G. To Enter The Metaverse With His Own Virtual World, 'The Brook'". Vibe. Editorial. May 24, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "Pioneering Metaverse: Software engineer, Elliot Osagie, nominated for Emmy Award". Tribune. Editorial. July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  4. ^ "Meta's Notorious B.I.G. VR Concert to Feature 'Hyperrealistic' Avatar of Late Rapper". PM News. Taiwo Okanlawon. November 16, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  5. ^ "Awards & Nominations". Emmys. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  6. ^ "Pioneering Metaverse: Software engineer, Elliot Osagie, nominated for Emmy Award". Tribune Online. Femi Akinyemi. July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  7. ^ "10 facts you didnt know about american music mogul elliot osagie". Sunnews. Editorial. March 21, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  8. ^ "10 facts you didn't know about American music mogul Elliot Osagie". Afropolitain. Editorial. November 22, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  9. ^ "Elliot Osagie Produces The Notorious B.I.G. Song 'G.O.A.T.,' Featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Bella Alubo In Honor Of Biggie's 50th Birthday". Dailytimes. Ihesiulo Grace. May 24, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  10. ^ "Songs You Might Not Have Known Were Produced, Written Or A&Red By Elliot Osagie". Afropolitain. Editorial. November 22, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  11. ^ "Bridging Realms: CEO of Record Label Benin City Blends Music Legacy with Metaverse Innovation". PM News. Taiwo Okanlawon. December 16, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  12. ^ "Awards & Nominations". Emmys. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  13. ^ "Meta's Notorious B.I.G. VR Concert to Feature 'Hyperrealistic' Avatar of Late Rapper". Variety. Todd Sprangler. November 16, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  14. ^ "How Elliot Osagie Brought the Notorious BIG Back to Life On Stage". Guardian Nigeria. Editorial. December 17, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2024.