Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie was born on 27 May 1990, better known by his stage name as Patoranking. He is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter. He hails from Ebonyi State and was born and raised in Ijegun-Egba.

Patoranking started his musical career doing underground collaborations with artists such as XProject, Konga, Slam and Reggie Rockstone.

They singer has gone a long way when it comes to making a career out of his talent.

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.[5] On 9 February 2015, Patoranking announced via Instagram that he signed a distribution deal with VP Records.

He has moved from one record label to the other but alubarika has heard is prayers so far and has decided to bless him with been a boss of himself.

Patoranking has just established his record label alongside signing two new acts GreyC and Tanzanian singer Walid.

He shared the good new via his instagram page,

“Really happy to finally announce Amari Musiq. Helping others has always been my number one goal and I couldn’t be more happier to extend the support I’ve had to @officialgreyc and @walidiy. Love to everyone who has supported the journey so far! Get out of your comfort zone today and make that thing happen.

Here’s to more music and new talent @amarimusiq #ExtendedGreatness #amarimusiq” he wrote.

The singer has released a new single to his name for 2018 and the sound is making great wave, it is titled ‘Am Available’.