Nnamani Grace Odi
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| Born | 9 May 2001 |
| Other names | Grandi |
| Alma mater | National Open University |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Known for | Co-founding Nnamani Music Group |
| Title | Record executive |
| Relatives | Johnel Nnamani(Brother) |
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Nnamani Grace Odinakachukwu (ⓘ/ˈnnɑːmɑːni/; born May 9, 2001), often referred to as Grandi is a Nigerian entrepreneur, writer, and music executive. She is the co-founder of Nnamani Music Group, a music distribution and publishing company; she founded the multimedia company Grandihub.[1][2] She has been cited by The Recording Academy as one of the women recognized for their contributions to African music.[1]
Her professional involvement in the creative industries began while she was a student, when she started developing screenplays and engaging with digital storytelling. During this period, she worked as a script intermediary, submitting written material to established filmmakers and directors.[2]
Early life
Nnamani Grace Odi was born on May 9, 2001, in Lagos, Nigeria. She pursued her higher education at the National Open University of Nigeria, where she combined her academic studies with early involvement in creative arts and writing.[3]
Career
Film and writing
Odi began her creative work in the Nigerian film industry under the pen name "Grandi", distributing scripts to filmmakers. She has collaborated with directors including Kingsley Ogoro, Dickson Ekhaguere, Obi Emelonye and Shan George.[2][4][5] In 2020, she founded Grandihub, a multimedia storytelling company focused on film and digital content that connects writers with filmmakers.[2] In 2025, she published the novel The Beast of Green Manor, a fiction family saga set in Ontario.[3]
Music executive
In 2023, she co-founded Nnamani Music Group, an independent music company. The company was established as an independent music group to facilitate revenue collection across multiple territories through the coordination of digital distribution, publishing administration, royalty collection, and licensing activities. Its operations include tracking income generated from streaming platforms, synchronization placements, and other licensed uses outside artists’ home markets.[6][7] The company has worked with independent artists in Africa and internationally.[1][8]
Personal life
Grace is the sister of fellow music executive and entrepreneur Johnel Nnamani. In 2023, the siblings co-founded Nnamani Music Group.[9][10]
Recognition
In 2025, Odi was listed by the Recording Academy in an article featuring women involved in African music, noting her role in co-founding Nnamani Music Group and her contributions to African independent music. It highlighted her as part of a generation of women executives expanding the presence of African music globally. The article also profiled other women including Niniola, Camille Storm, Osagie Osarenkhoe, Temi Adeniji among other executives, artists, and journalists working across the continent and in the global industry.[1][9]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Chiney, Mary (8 September 2025). "13 Women Shaping African Music At The Recording Academy & Beyond". Grammy Awards. Archived from the original on 9 September 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ a b c d Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (25 May 2024). "The Story of Grandihub". This Day. Archived from the original on 18 November 2025. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ a b Chiney, Mary (30 October 2025). "Grace Grandi: The Beast of Green Manor Review". Afrocritik. Archived from the original on 18 November 2025. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ Malorie, Esther (8 October 2025). "Grace Grandi: The young visionary building frameworks for Africa's music future". Music in Africa Foundation. Archived from the original on 18 November 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ Emulo, Williams (10 October 2025). "Nnamani Grace Odi Is Connecting Stories to Sound in Africa". Encomium Magazine. Archived from the original on 18 November 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ "Nnamani Music Group: African indie music scene". The Lagos Review. 14 March 2024. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Salau, Seyi (28 July 2024). "Nnamani Music Group launches platform to support independent rights holders". Business Day. Archived from the original on 29 April 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ Malorie, Esther (17 October 2025). "Nnamani Music Group is recruiting the architects of Africa's next wave". Music in Africa Foundation. Archived from the original on 18 November 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ a b Anazia, Daniel (3 January 2026). "How NMG is building model for African independent music". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 3 January 2026. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ^ Ukonu, Ivory (1 June 2024). "Music Executive Johnel Launches Record Label, Publishing Company". The Will Newspaper. Archived from the original on 1 June 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2025.