2C (musician)
2C | |
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| Born | Romeo Awakanu Mulbah May 16, 1987 Bong Town, Liberia |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | "Liberia Girl", collaboration with Akon on "Mr. Mechanic" |
Romeo Awakanu Mulbah (born 16 May 1987), who performs under the stage name 2C, is a singer and songwriter from Liberia. In 2017, he joined OuttaSpace Entertainment and worked alongside Akon on the track "Mr. Mechanic". Throughout his career, 2C has earned multiple accolades, including the Artist of the Year title at the 2010 Liberian Entertainment Awards.
Early life
2C was born in Bong Town, Liberia. At the age of five, his family was forced to flee due to the First Liberian Civil War. After a short period residing in Ivory Coast, they eventually moved to the United States.
Music career
His musical journey started at a young age, with early successes in dance competitions while in Ivory Coast and live performances in Atlanta. In 2007, 2C released his first single "Liberia Girl," produced by Jason "Pit" Pittman. Two years later, after winning a showcase judged by BET executive Pat Charles, he gained recognition through BET's Wild Out Wednesday contest, which opened doors for tours across the United States and Canada. In 2014, he teamed up with the Ghanaian duo Ruff n Smooth on the song "I Wanna Be". Following his signing with Outtaspace Entertainment in 2017, he collaborated with Akon on "Mr. Mechanic" and embarked on tours throughout Liberia, Ghana, and Senegal, including a notable performance at King FM’s anniversary celebration.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Award | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Liberian Entertainment Awards | Best Music Video | "Liberia Girl" | Template:Won |
| 2010 | Artist of the Year | Himself | Template:Won |