I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! graced our screens again last night and fans were left stunned as ex-Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse quizzed Tulisa from N-Dubz about the band’s name.
For those who cherished their youth in the noughties, N-Dubz likely holds a nostalgic spot in your playlist.
With chart-toppers like I Need You to Number One, the group delivered some absolute anthems that whisk you back to days gone by. The Camden Town trio is made up of cousins Dappy and Tulisa, alongside Fazer.
When Oti probed her campmate, Tulisa disclosed that N-Dubz signifies ‘North West London’, reflecting the origins of the band members. A surprised Oti then exclaimed: “I’m N-Dubz! ” It appears Oti wasn’t alone in her revelation – numerous I’m A Celeb viewers have confessed they’ve only just clicked, reports the Mirror.
“I was also today years old when I found out that N-Dubz stands for NW London,” one viewer tweeted. “Anyone else who had no idea NDubz stood for North west London,” another shared.
Meanwhile, a third remarked: “N-Dubz meaning NW was brand new information to me! Every day really is a school day.”
Tulisa also opened up about her aspirations for a solo career, but it was her Uncle B, Dappy’s father, who suggested they form a group instead. “My uncle offered me 20 quid and then I bartered him up to 50,” she recounted.
After scooping up a MOBO Award for Best Newcomer in 2007, N-Dubz had a brief stint with Polydor Records before moving to All Around the World. Their debut album ‘Uncle B’ dropped the following year, earning double platinum status and spawning four Top 40 hits.
In 2009, they clinched the title of Best UK Act at the MOBO Awards and dropped their second chart-topping album ‘Against All Odds’, which soared to number six and achieved platinum certification. It was during this period that they also scored their first top 10 hit with “I Need You”.
The group released one more album before each member ventured into solo careers for an 11-year break. Then, in May 2022, they made a triumphant return with a new single and a sold-out tour across UK arenas.
Despite their intermittent presence in the music scene over the years, fans continue to uncover fresh insights about the band, including the story behind their name.
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