Omawumi

Omawumi

Omawumi Megbele
Background information
Birth name Omawumi Megbele
Also known as Omawumi
Born (1982-04-13) 13 April 1982
Delta State, Nigeria[1]
Origin Warri, Delta State
Genres Soul,[2] R&B,[3] pop,[4] afro-pop[2]
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, actress
Years active 2007–present
Associated acts 2Face Idibia, Timaya, Flavour N'abania, wizkid, Cobhams Asuquo, Lynxxx
Website officialomawumi.com

Omawumi Megbele (born 13 April 1982), known by her stage name Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress of Itsekiri ethnicity [5] She is a brand ambassador for Globacom,[6] Konga.com, and Malta Guinness. She's also part of the campaign called "Rise with the Energy of Africa".[7] She gained attention as the 2007 runner-up on West African Idols, a reality TV show part of the Idols franchise.[8] Her sophomore album, The Lasso of Truth, was reported to be a commercial success in Nigeria.[9]

Biography

Early life and education

Omawumi was born to Chief Dr. Frank and Mrs. Aya Megbele on 13 April 1982. She attended Nana Primary School during her pupilage, and later attended the College of Education Demonstration Secondary School. She graduated from Ambrose Alli University with a Law degree. After graduating in 2005, she moved to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where she worked with her family's law firm called "O.S Megbele & Associates". She also studied French at Alliance Francaise.

Music career

Omawumi rose to prominence as a contestant on Idols West Africa. Omawumi, with her strong voice and out-going personality, was voted the 1st runner-up of the competition when it ended in May 2007. Since then, she has had numerous performances on the stage with musicians such as P-Square, 2face Idibia, D'Banj, Banky W, M.I, Sasha, 9ice, Chaka Demus and Pliers, Carl Thomas, Angie Stone and Donell Jones, among others.

Acting career

Omawumi played a minor role in the 2009 edition of the V-Monolugues, a play that reflects the negative issues affecting women in Nigeria. She also starred in the musical play Olurombi. She had a minor role in the movie Inale, a Hollywood/Nollywood Bongos-Ikwe production, starring Hakeem Kae Kazeem, Dede Mabiaku, and Ini Edo. In 2011, she starred in Funke Akindele's Return of Jenifa. Moreover, she starred in Yvonne Nelson's House of Gold (2013) alongside Majid Michel and Ice Prince.[10]

Discography

Album

Title Notes
Lasso of Truth Tracklist
  • If you ask me
  • When the Boss is coming
  • The African Way
  • The best you can be
  • I Go Go
  • What a Bang Bang feat. 2face Idibia
  • Personal Race feat. Timaya
  • You must love me
  • Warn yourself feat. wizkid
  • Stay Alive (Jeje Laiye)
  • Belle feat. Flavour
  • Life goes on feat. Afay

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2010 Inale with Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Caroline Chikezie and Nse Ikpe Etim
2011 The Return of Jenifa With Funke Akindele and Helen Paul
2013 House of Gold Nina Dan Ansah With Yvonne Nelson and Majid Michel
2014 Make a Move with Ivie Okujaye and Majid Michel
2014 In the Music in post production

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2014 ELOY Awards[11] Best Female Artist N/A Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Omawumi @Omawumi – Artist Profile". Africax5.tv. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Bands We Like: Nigerian Singer Omawumi’s Powerful Voice". MTV Iggy. 26 January 2011. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  3. ↑ "Omawumi, Ice Prince debut in Yvonne Nelson's new movie". Vanguard News. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "Omawumi gives birth to baby girl in US". Vanguard News. 20 June 2011. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  5. ↑ "I never knew I would become a musician – Omawumi". Nigerian Tribune. 28 December 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  6. ↑ "Glo Picks Omawumi, Others As New Ambassadors". PM News. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  7. ↑ "my first job was the team song I did for Malta Guiness with Cohbams Asuquo". vanguard. 29 October 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  8. ↑ Yemisi, Adeniran (22 June 2013). "Omawumi Megbele: Red, hot and rising". National Mirror. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  9. ↑ Olatuja, Adebimpe (27 December 2013). "Music: Best of entertainment in 2013". National Mirror. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  10. ↑ "Omawumi, Ice Prince debut in Yvonne Nelson's new movie". vanguard. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
  11. ↑ "Seyi Shay, Toke Makinwa, Mo’Cheddah, DJ Cuppy, Others Nominated". Pulse Nigeria. Chinedu Adiele. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Wande Coal (2008)		 Next Rated Award
2009 		Succeeded by
Skuki (2010)
Media offices
Preceded by
Rita Dominic and eLDee (2011)		 The Headies host (co hosted with M.I)
2012 		Succeeded by
Tiwa Savage and Dr SID (2013)
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