Altine Jibo Biography: Age, Wiki, State Of Origin, Career, Net Worth, Awards, Family, Husband, Children, And More

Altine Jibo is a Nigerian singer and songwriter of the Igala ethnic group. She was born in the 70s and started her musical career in the 90s as a recording artist for the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). She is known for her hit songs like Mama na, Dan Alewa, Dankalin Turawa, etc. She currently resides in Europe and is working on her new songs and videos. She is also a singer and songwriter popularly known by the stage Name Altine Jibo.

Early Life And Education

Altine Jibo was born in the 70s in the northern part of Nigeria and raised in Bauchi state. She is of the Igala ethnic group and her name Otini means “Monday” in Igala. She lost her parents early and did not make it to school.

State Of Origin

Altine Jibo is originally from Kogi state, which is located in the north-central region of Nigeria. She is a member of the Igala ethnic community, renowned as one of the largest and most influential groups within the state. However, she was raised in Bauchi state, which is located in the north-east region of Nigeria. 

Career

Altine Jibo is a Nigerian singer and songwriter of the Igala ethnic group. She started her musical career in the 90s as a recording artist for the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). She performed with Kakaki, Ben Tomoloju’s band, in Lagos before getting signed by FRCN.

She came out with hit tracks like Mama na, Dan Alewa, Dankalin Turawa, etc. She was engaged in the creative industry as a performing artist during the early 2000s.

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Personal Life, Husband and Children

Altine Jibo is married and has three children. She currently resides in Europe with her family.

Awards and Recognitions

Altine Jibo is a recipient of several awards and recognitions for her musical talent and social activism. Some of them are:

• The Nigerian Music Award for Best Female Vocalist in 1998.
• The KORA Award for Best African Traditional Artist in 2000.
• The Igala Cultural Award for Outstanding Contribution to Igala Music in 2010.
• The Women of Excellence Award for Women Empowerment in 2012.
• The African Diaspora Award for Best Female Artist in 2015.

She is also an advocate for women’s rights and dignity, and has featured in a play titled Altine’s Wrath, which depicts the plight of women in a patriarchal society. She is known for her unique style of blending Igala, Hausa and English languages in her songs.

Net Worth

Altine Jibo’s net worth as of 2023 is estimated to be $50,000.