Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie (born 27 May 1990) professionally known as Patoranking is a renowned Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter.

He started his music career doing underground collaborations with XProject, Konga, Slam, and Reggie Rockstone. He signed a record deal with K-Solo‘s Igberaga Records in 2010, releasing “Up in D Club” under the outfit.

Patoranking became a protégé of Dem Mama Records after collaborating with Timaya on his song “Alubarika“. In February 2014, he signed a record deal with Foston Musik and released “Girlie O“, a single that put him in the limelight. He did the remix of Girlie O with Tiwa Savage.

Real Facts About Patoranking

• Full Name: Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie
• Stage Name: Patoranking
• Born: 27 May 1990 (age 32 years old)
• Place of Birth: Ijegun-Egba, Satellite Town, Lagos, Nigeria
• State Of Origin: Ebonyi State
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Okorie
• Siblings: Sharon Okorie, Raphael Okorie
•  Spouse: Leila Okorie (PatonranQueen) – ex.
• Children: Rapharanking Okorie, Wilmer Okorie
• Occupation: Singer • Songwriter
• Net Worth: Not estimated yet

Patoranking Early Life & Education

Patoranking was born and raised in Ijegun-Egba Satellite Town, Lagos state, Nigeria. But he originally  hails from Onicha, Ebonyi State. He has two siblings who are Sharon Okorie and Raphael Okorie.

Patoranking attended Citizen Comprehensive College in Epe, Lagos, and later enrolled at Jibril Martin Memorial Grammar School in Iponri. Patoranking started his performing arts career as a street jam and carnival dancer.

In a 2012 interview with Entertainment Express, he said his stage name was given to him by a Jamaican artist he met at Alpha Beach in Lagos.

Patoranking Career

In May 2012, Patoranking released a single titled “Iya Bisi“, featuring Qdot and Kbaj. The Drumphase-produced song is a fusion of dancehall and fuji. He told Entertainment Express that Qdot and Kbaj helped compose the music by sharing ideas.

On 12 September 2013, he released the audio and video for “Alubarika” simultaneously. The song literally translates to “God’s Blessings” and features vocals from Timaya.

The music video for “Alubarika” was shot by AJE Films and ran for 4 minutes and 16 seconds. According to an article posted by Victor Akande of The Nation, Patoranking described the song as a summary of his life as a musician and said it opened doors for him to build a fan base and work with established musicians.

In February 2014, Patoranking signed a record deal with Foston Musik and ended his affiliations with Dem Mama Records. During an interview with Toolz on NdaniTV’s The Juice, Timaya said Patoranking left his label and was never officially signed. On 4 February 2014, Patoranking released “Girlie O“, a song produced by WizzyPro.

Patoranking was featured on Seyi Shay‘s “Murda” single alongside Shaydee. The song was produced by Dokta Frabz and released on 1 April 2014. On 11 May 2014, the music video for “Murda” was uploaded onto Vevo. It was directed by Meji Alabi for JM Films.

Patoranking‘s “Daniella Whine” and “My Woman, My Everything” singles charted on MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 chart. The former debuted at No. 4 in May and topped the chart at No. 1 in June, while the latter, “My Woman, My Everything,” also appeared on the chart, peaking at No. 2.

Patoranking Awards & Nominations

• Nominated for ‘Best Dance Hall/Reggae Video’ at the Nigeria Music Video Awards in 2013.
• Best collaboration nominee at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2014.
• Male Artist of the year nominee at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2014.
• Winner of the ‘Best New Act of the year’ at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2014.
  Dancehall/Reggae Act of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2014.
• Most Popular Song of the Year nominee at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2014.
• Best Collabo of the Year nominee at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2014.
• Nominated for the Channel O Music Video Awards as the ‘Most Gifted Newcomer’ in 2014.
• Most Gifted Reggae/Dancehall nominee at the Channel O Music Video Awards in 2014.
• Best Reggae/Dancehall single award at the Headies 2014.
• He won the ‘Best Collabo Award’ at the Headies in 2014.
• Next Rated Award at the Headies in 2014.
• Best New Act by Ben Tv in 2014.
• Ben Tv’s ‘Best Collaboration’ in 2014.
• Best Reggae/Dancehall by Ben Tv in 2014.
• Won the ‘Best Afropop Song’ at the TooXlusive Online Music Awards in 2015.
• Nominated by the Headies for the ‘Best Pop Song’ in 2015.
• Best Reggae/Dance hall Single Nominee at the Headies in 2015.
• MTV Africa Music Awarded him as the ‘Best New Act’ in 2015.
• Vodafone Ghana Music Awards honored him as the ‘African Artiste of the Year’ in 2016.
• AFRIMA awarded him as the ‘Best Artist of the Year’ in 2016.

Patoranking Discography

Albums

• God over Everything (2016)
• Wilmer (2019)

Singles

• So Nice – Non-album single (2009)
• Up in the Club (2010)
• Iya Bisi – featuring Qdot and Kbaj (2012)
• Tonite – featuring Faze (2013)
• Park Well (2014)
• Alubarika – featuring Timaya (2014)
• Gravity (2013)
• Girlie O (2014)
• Sex Tape (2014)
• Girlie O (Remix) – featuring Tiwa Savage (2014)
• Daniella Whine – (2015)
• My Woman – featuring Wande Coal (2015)
• Gal Ting Riddim – Cover (2015)
• Make Am (2015)
• Gal Ting Riddim – Cover (2015)
• Make Am (2015)
• ‘Another Level’ from the album God over everything (2016)
• ‘No Kissing Baby’ from the album God over everything- featuring Sarkodie (2016)
• Love You Die – featuring Diamond Platnumz
•  (2017)
• Available (2017)
• Sunshine (2018)
• Suh Different (2018)
• Heal D world (2018)
• Everyday (2018)
• ‘Confirm’ from the album Wilmer (2019)
• ‘Lenge Lenge’ from the album Wilmer (2019)
• 2020 “I’m in Love
• 2021 Celebrate Me.”