TONY STAGE set to TAKE YOU THERE

TONY STAGE

Nigeria is undoubtedly blessed with talents in all spheres of life. One of such talents is Delta State protege Tony Dafe Ighofose, a final year student of Business Administration from the Lagos State University (LASU).
Though an aspiring business administrator, Tony Stage as he’s popularly called is driven by one passion....Music! 

Career:
As a teenager, singing for him started from church, where he was a lead singer in the choir, before he later delved into commercial music. As an easy going person, Tony Stage is naturally inclined to R&B though he could sway to hip-hop and highlife music. 

At Idols West Africa

His passion for music led him to the 1st edition of Idols West Africa competition organized by the then CELTEL but now AIRTEL and Pan Africa. He qualified as part of the top 24 singers from an auditioning of about 5,000 people. Though he couldn’t make the top ten list, Tony says aside the experience, friendship was the major gift he got from the competition. Life for him after Idols wasn’t so easy as its so hard to get your break. he says however, he’s been able to adjust back to his normal life, fitting into the usual everyday life. The Lagos State born Artiste said his participation at Idols opened doors for him in terms of his music career. Though he hasn’t really been in the light because he decided to take time off to re-brand himself as an Artiste, he has performed in fashion shows, and also featured in albums of up coming Artistes like Tosin, Igho, Big Lo among others. He writes all his songs and does all backing vocals. His debut single titled "Specially for You" (a combination of highlife and R&B ) enjoyed tremendous airplay across radio stations in Nigeria.

On his take about the Nigerian Music industry, this is what he says " the Nigerian Music industry is doing fantastic. In spite of odds like piracy, they have still been able to produce good videos, win both local and international awards, its a huge achievement".

Role Models:
He’s inspired by artistes like R Kelly, Usher, Sisqo, Neyo, Chris Brown, Lionel Riche, and Beyonce. On the home front Tony Stage admires Tuface Idibia, and Banky W for their passion and vocal skills.

The name TONY STAGE for him represents every stage of his life. The R&B singer also has about 12 songs to his kitty. Aside music, Tony presently works as a freelance Marketer and in his spare time he writes songs, plays volleyball and basketball.
Tony wants to be taken seriously about his music as he has so much to offer. He has been fighting for his dream a long time now and will never give up his dream. His message for his fans out there is "don’t give up on your dream, delay is not denial, stay focused"

Link up with him on the following social networks:
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/TONYSTAGE 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/TONY-STAGE/73298296107

Listen and Enjoy his latest brand new single Take You There below