Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. Music rooted in reality, ambition, survival and the everyday experiences of life.
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Derick Chibueze Madu, widely known by his stage name PHLORYDA, is a Nigerian musician from the Eastern region of Nigeria and based in Rivers State. He is a songwriter, rapper and singer known for blending native Igbo and English into his distinctive musical style.
A graduate of Civil Engineering from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), PHLORYDA continues to build his place in the Nigerian music scene through his sound, energetic performances and consistent creative work.
His debut project, Scars, Tears And Reality (S.T.A.R), explores ambition, survival, reality, motivation and everyday life.
He has opened stages at JERIQ STADIUM CONCERT 2024 in Onitsha and AGUERO BANKS CONCERT 2024 in Enugu, sharing stages with artists including Bella Shmurda, Ajebo Hustlers, BlaqBonez and Wizard Chan. He has also performed at OY TO THE WORLD CARNIVAL.
His music has received airplay on Nigerian radio stations, while his video for Stacking appeared on Soundcity TV. In 2026, he released KALA featuring Caften, accompanied by an official music video.
ACHIEVEMENTS & MILESTONES
2018
Best Indigenous Rapper — Association of Civil Engineering Students award night.
2019
Best Indigenous Rapper — MOUAU Students' Union Government award night.
2019
Second runner-up — MOUAU Best Rapper Competition.
2019
Winner — MOUAU Matric Fiesta rap battle.
2019
First runner-up — MC Galaxy Campus Tour, MOUAU.
2022
Participated in Hennessy Cypher in Owerri, judged by respected figures including Illbliss and Vector.
Live Performances
Multiple rap battle wins and performances at universities and events, including RSU, Abia Poly and FUTO.
MUSIC & RELEASES
SCARS, TEARS AND REALITY (S.T.A.R)
PHLORYDA's debut project — a musical journey through reality, ambition, survival and life.
LISTEN ON APPLE MUSIC STREAM THE PROJECTRED EYES THE EP
Joint EP with Benhandsome, released November 13, 2021.
Red Eyes • Yahoo Boy and Client • Like Dat
UPGRADED (THE EP)
Control • No Shaking • Able • Baba God • Inner Side
FEATURED RELEASE
KALA featuring Caften — 2026 release with official video.
MORE RELEASES & FREESTYLES
- Osinachi (ft Benhandsome & Hype Man Too Talk)
- Ghetto Sermon V
- Ghetto Sermon IV
- Ghetto Sermon III
- Ghetto Sermon II
- Ghetto Sermon I
- Mata Matas Arising
- Heart (ft Evansi)
- ALERT
- Barlogy
- Hustle (ft Chidiebere)
- DRILL SESSION
- Monster Energy (Freestyle)
- Small Thing
- New Month Freestyle
- Prophecy (ft Wittylane)
- All Day
- East Attack
- Say No More
- Hama
COLLABORATIONS
- Everything — Sonny Pee ft PHLORYDA
- Atansified — ft El Cyph
- Fake Life — ft Spicey
- Cha — ft Kizziboy
- Relationship — Stylez Omatta ft PHLORYDA
- OY BREED — Savage Xtra ft PHLORYDA
- Feel My Legs — Savage Xtra ft Goodlife, PHLORYDA & Moseric
- Boys Oye — Richyz Kings ft Mr Bankz & PHLORYDA
COVERS
- Egedege
- Geng
- Better
- Fuck You
- Wisdom
- Gold Medal
- Brotherman
- I Do This
- Bitcoin
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