Reggie 'N' Bollie | |
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Contestant Profile | |
Hometown | Ghana |
Occupation | Musicians |
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Category | Groups |
Mentor | Cheryl Fernandez-Versini |
Placement | Runners-up (2/13) |
Gallery |
Reggie 'n' Bollie, formerly known as Menn on Point, are a Ghanaian duo consisting of Reginald "Reggie Zippy" Ainooson and Ishmael "Bollie Babeface" Hamid. They participated in Series 12 of The X Factor as part of the Groups category, mentored by Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, finishing as runners-up to winner Louisa Johnson.
Background[]
The pair both separately released Hiplife style music in Ghana. Reggie released three songs in 2006 called "Virgin", "4 Sale" and "Adoma". In 2004, Bollie also had a hit called "You May Kiss the Bride", which is popular at weddings. They moved to the UK in 2010.
The X Factor[]
Performances[]
Post The X Factor[]
The duo was signed to Syco Music in January 2016 and in May released their debut single "New Girl", which peaked at #26 on the UK charts. Follow up single "Link Up" failed to chart and in February 2017 it was confirmed that they had been dropped by the label.
Discography[]
Series 12 Finalists | |||
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Alien Uncovered • Anton Stephans • Bupsi • Ché Chesterman • 4th Impact • Kiera Weathers • Lauren Murray• Louisa Johnson • Mason Noise • Max Stone • Reggie 'N' Bollie • Seann Miley Moore •Monica Michael |