Tony Harmony bounces back perfectly
Was born as Anthony Akpovwovwo Harmony on April 18th. This showbiz fire was stock way back
in the 80’s when break dancing was at its peak.
In 1990 he was a performing member with a dance group known as T-BIRDS, however Tony
also combined effort in music with his friend SYLV-ROCK to form Ton-D’Sylv-Rock, in 1993 they had an album to their credit titled GET TO
LOVE , which was produce by EMMA GREY based in Warri, Delta State.
Tony went solo in 1995 with his unique diverse style of music infusing African rhythms, Reggae,
R &B into his music called Combination-Combine-Combine.
He had the opportunity working with
the legendary Sir Victor Owaifo and EMMA GREY as a backup vocalist both in studio and live
concert.
In 2001, he scored a mild regional hit with his solo debut single SAMPLE ME; under the label
Playful-Rhythms, to register his smothering presence on local radios and TV stations in Nigeria.
In 2003, Tony Harmony relocated to Ghana where his career hit the roof with his electrifying performances on TV3 network music programs as
star of the week, couple with his beautiful collaborations with great showbiz celebrities in Ghana (K. K. Fosu, Samini MOBO award winner,
Sammy B of Big Brother Africa fame, Ronny of Buk Bak, Triple M, and Edwin of Soul Black).
In 2005 Tony Harmony’s 15 track album titled 69% BODY CHEMISTRY was released establishing
an over centered commendable enthusiasm within Africa.
In June 2006, Tony Harmony drops the first single ‘My Body’, another successful smash hit.
This elevated his carrier for international deal with Out-Here records in Germany.
‘My Body’ was released in February 2007, under Playful-Rhythms label and NowMuzik management in NIGERIA, and has sold over two
million copies across Africa and beyond.
My body ft, Triple M, female musical group trio based in Accra Ghana, had an impeachable impart, as the
most outstanding unique and peculiar hit in Nigeria.
And got him relocated back to his home country, Nigeria.
On the 20th of August 2009 Playful-Rhythms released TONY HARMONY’S new promo single
track titled; PAIN ME featuring NIGGA RAW, from his upcoming album COMBINATION-COMBINE-
COMBINE, the album also featured two known Nigeria artistes from Niger Delta.
KEFEE & ORIGINAL STEREOMAN on the track; BABA GOD.
He however commenced the recording in Ghana and finally completed mastering in Nigeria.
Tony has demonstrated consistency to crown the relevant chemistry between him as a musician and his rhythms/sound producer PHILTOWN.
TONY HARMONY has a strong commercial fan base influence across the globe, and to intimate
his social humanitarian responsibility for mankind was the AFRICA UNITY project for peace
campaign across the continent, acknowledging DR KWAME NKRUMAH as one of the leading
founders of OAU.
To enables all Africans comprehend ONE RACE,ONE VISION, ONE PEOPLE, NO VIOLENCE, EQUAL
TO A PEACEFUL AFRICA.
On the 4th of December 2010, Tony Harmony was credibly honored at (SSMA) South South Music
Award, as an evergreen MUSIC AMBASSADOR due to his relevant consistency and contributions
toward the growth of music in NIGERIA.
TONY HARMONY’S new single HOLD YOUR BABY was from the 6th album title EVERY BODY Na
SOMEBODY released 28th OCT’ 2012.
Tony’s influence are myriad therefore has come to shape a uniqueness in overhauling his artistic expression.
By: Elorm Beenie
