MC Galaxy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Innocent Udeme Udofot |
| Origin | Uyo,Akwa Ibom, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afro pop |
| Occupation | Singersongwriterperformer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | MCG Entertainment |
Innocent Udeme Udofot (born 2 May), better known asMC Galaxy, is aNigeriansinger,songwriter andperformer. He rose to fame after winning theDavido dance competition in 2012.[1] He has collaborated with artists such asTspize,Swizz Beatz,Uhuru,Shizzi, andAkothee.[2][3] MC Galaxy currently runs his record label, MCG Entertainment.[citation needed]
MC Galaxy began his career as a dancer and comedian inAkwa Ibom State. He gained early recognition after winning the **2009 Glo Rock and Rule dance competition**, receiving ₦250,000 and serving as a Glo ambassador for two years.
On 21 November 2012, he won ₦500,000 in a dance competition at Nigerian singerDavido's 20th birthday party and later appeared inIyanya's "Kukere" music video.[4]
He moved toLagos to pursue entertainment and initially performed at clubs and events while developing his skills in comedy and music. He adopted the name MC Galaxy after a suggestion from a woman in Akwa Ibom.[5]
On 4 October 2013, he released his debut single "Nek-Unek" featuring Davido, produced byShizzi.[6] The music video was funded with ₦2 million provided by an associate of then-Akwa Ibom governorGodswill Akpabio.[7]
Galaxy gained national attention with his TSpize-produced single "Sekem", which popularized a viral dance of the same name. The song was released on 20 March 2014 and means “to move or shift.”[8][9]
A music video for the song, directed by Patrick Ellis, was released on 23 June 2014.[10] The video achieved over 4 million views onYouTube, and a remix featuring Swizz Beatz was released two years later.[11]
He launched his own label,MCG Entertainment, in 2015 and released his debut studio albumBreakthrough the same year.[citation needed]
In 2017, he released his second studio albumMMM (Money Making Machine), featuringSarkodie, Swizz Beatz, Neza, Beniton, Kelli Pyle, andSerge Beynaud. He recorded songs inGhana,Angola, and theUnited States, describing the album as African-oriented.[citation needed]
As of 2025, no new music projects or major releases have been publicly confirmed or documented in reliable secondary sources.
In 2017, MC Galaxy revealed that he lost ₦25 million to the MMM Ponzi scheme, a fraudulent investment platform that collapsed in Nigeria. He described the experience as a major financial setback and warned others to be cautious with high-risk investment schemes.[12]
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Indigenous Artist of the Year | Nominated[13] |
| 2015 | Best Dance/Live Performance | Won[14] | |
| Indigenous Artist of the Year | Nominated[15] | ||
| 2016 | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated[16] |