Cynthia Ikponmwenosa Morgan popularly known as Cynthia Morgan is a Nigerian singer. In this article, You are going to discover interesting facts about her, such as her biography, birthday (age), career, net worth, awards, and several other facts.
Ms Morgan is also a songwriter, rap artiste, recording artiste, stage performer and a model. She is often referred to as Nigeria’s dancehall queen.
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Early life & education
Cynthia Morgan was born and raised in Benin by her single mum after her father left them.
She did both her primary and secondary school education in Benin. There she attained her First School Leaving Certificate and West African Senior School Certificate.
At an early age, Cynthia was already exposed to music and got involved in music when she was just 3 years old.
At age 14, she was already a backup singer for her mother’s musical band.
How old is Madrina; Birthday & age
Cynthia was born on 23rd September 1991. Hence, she is currently 32.
If you are one of her fans, you might want to create some time to send her some good wishes on her special day.
Is Cynthia Morgan married? Any kids?
The hip hop singer is not yet married and has no kid yet. But we promise to keep you updated if anything pops up.
Madrina’s Career
At an early age of 7, Cynthia started writing songs. At 17, she made her debut single which featured General Pype “Dutty Stepping”.
In an interview with hiptv, she revealed that she started backing up her mum at age 14 and kicked off her career at age 16.
In 2008, she proceeded to Lagos state to further her music career.
Cynthia Morgan signed a recording contract with Northside Entertainment Inc. on the 22nd of August 2013.
The record label is owned by Jude Okoye. Not too long after signing with Jude, she released two hit singles “Don’t Break My Heart” and “Lead Me On” which got massive reviews from fans.
Cynthia Morgan’s Net worth
Cynthia’s net worth is not known. However, in an interview with Sandra Ogbebor on “upfrontwithSandra” on the 24th of May 2020, she revealed that she was ‘broke’.
According to Cynthia, at the time of the interview, she was so broke that she could not even afford a good phone.
In any case, she said she lost everything due to a poor contract she signed with Jude Okoye.
She alleged that the contract had a serious negative impact on her career.
Musics
Here are some list of Cynthia’s music
- Dutty Stepping
- Jhybo ft Cynthia Morgan-E jo lefero
- Right Move
- High High High & Ojoro
- Don’t Break My Heart & Lead Me On
- I’m Taken
- Popori
- German Juice
- Come and Do
- Simati Niya
- Baby Mama
- Olowo
- Bubble bup
- No camera’s
Awards & nomination
Madrina Morgan has won several awards and nomination.
Awards nominated for:
She had majority of her nominations in 2014.
2014
- The Headies 2014 – Best Reggae/Dancehall Single.
- BENTV Awards – Best Newcomer.
- Nigeria Entertainment Awards – Best Female Artist of The Year (Nominated)
- BENTV Awards – Best Reggae/Dancehall Artist
- ELOY Awards – Best Female Artist (Nominated)
- Nigeria Entertainment Awards – Best Rap Act of The Year (nominated)
- BENTV Awards – Best Hip-Hop Female Artist (Nominated)
2015 & 2016
- Female Artist of The Year in the Nigeria Entertainment Awards (2015)
- Next Rated in The Headies (2015)
Awards won
- In 2014, she won the South-South Music Awards for Best New Artist and Best Reggae/Dancehall.
- She won The Best Reggae Single in The Headies, 2015.
Other facts
Speaking in an interview with hiptv, she said, “there was nothing like TV in her home but she was able to learn the street life and music through errands her parents send her and when she hears things outside, they stick to her memory”.
She said, “My childhood is one very big thing for me. It’s a big deal for me. If you grow up the way I grew up, you will understand.
“I can’t explain it because it is a whole lot, it’s a whole journey. I was born and bred in a Jehovah witness home, so TV, no.
“But ask me how I learnt all these things? Apart from it being a gift, when I am walking on the streets when I am being sent on errands, I hear music and all these things saved, it’s just like memory card.
“As a child, you know when something happens, you don’t forget, it just sticks there. So I learnt, I picked from people, I listened, I wanted to make move.
“If you don’t make move, man, nothing is going to work for you.” she added.
Moreover, she used to be in the church choir and her mum is a gospel singer.
Here’s a summary of Cynthia Morgan’s profile:
- Full name: Cynthia Ikponmwenosa Morgan
- Current stage name: Madrina
- Date of birth: 23rd September 1991
- Age: 32
- State of Origin: Edo state
- Marital status: Single
- Years active: 2007 till present
- Nationality: Nigerian