Paschal Uche Ejikeme (/ˈʊtʃeɪ/ /ˈeɪdʒikɛmɛ/;born December 14, 1975), better known by his stage name Etcetera Ejikeme, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, social activist, columnist and radio personality. Born in the Niger Delta town of Warri, Delta State to a father who was a Prison Warder and a mother, who was a petty trader. In 1998 Etcetera Ejikeme discovered his talent for music as a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Kirikiri Town, Apapa Lagos, Youth Organisation Band. He later began pursuing a musical career in 2000 by enrolling to study music at MUSON (Music Society Of Nigeria) in Onikan, Lagos. In 2004 Etcetera Ejikeme met OJB Jezreel and Joekaynie to record his first studio song Michelle, which gained nationwide airplay. That same year, he recorded two more songs, Love Should Last