Aramide (musician)

Aramide
Native name Aramide
Birth name Aramide Sarumoh
Born 22 June
Nigeria
Origin Ibadan, Nigeria Nigeria
Genres Afro-Soul, Jazz
Occupation(s) Singer, Songwriter, Performer
Instruments Saxophone, Guitar
Years active 2011-Present
Labels Baseline Music
Associated acts ELDee, Adekunle Gold, Skales, Saeon
Website www.aramidemusic.com

Aramide Sarumoh (born 22 June),[1] better known as Aramide, is a Nigerian female singer and songwriter.[2] She describes her genre of music as Afro-Soul. Her song "Iwo Nikan" earned her an award for Best Vocal Performance (Female) at the Headies 2015.[3] She is a graduate of Political science from the University of Jos.

Life and career

Personal life

Aramide is married. The traditional marriage and white wedding was held on 18 April 2015 in her hometown, Ibadan.[4][5][6]

Music career and breakthrough single

Aramide's music quest started in 2006, when she contested on ‘Star Quest’ one of Nigeria’s most prestigious and competitive music talent hunt shows. Her band did very well in the competition as they were judged the 3rd Runners Up. In 2008, she was a part of a show called ‘Divas Unplugged’ in the famous city of Jos in Nigeria; the show had all the leading female artistes in the Nigerian music industry and her participation in this show was very challenging and rewarding, and her performance and involvement was very inspirational.[7] On September 9, 2014 she got signed to Baseline Music after exiting from Trybe Records.[8][9]

Iwo Nikan

On February 4, 2015 Aramide released her first single under Baseline Music, "Iwo Nikan", which ended up not just being a single but a breakthrough for her and the label Baseline Music. She won Best Vocal Performance for the same song "Iwo Nikan" at The Headies Award 2015.

Musical influence and genres

Her music is influenced by Erykah Badu, Miriam Makeba, Sade, and Angélique Kidjo. Aramide fuses soul and jazz with African music to depict her sound.[10] She performs in Yoruba and English, and is known for her style, which she calls Afro-Soul.

Notable performances

She has been performing in several popular events and shows since she rose to stardom in United Kingdom, US, Canada, Dubai, etc.:[11][12][13]

As lead artist

All songs by Aramide [14][15]

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NGA GHA RSA AUS UK US US
R&B/HH
"Killing Me" 2011 — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"It’s Over" — — — — — — —
"Feeling This Feeling" 2014 — — — — — — —
"Iwo Nikan" 2015 — — — — — — —
"Odun Tuntun" — — — — — — —
"I Don't Care" — — — — — — —
"Love Me" 2016 — — — — — — —
"FunMi Lowo" — — — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Her single "I Don’t Care" was spotted on number 1 spot on MTN Yhello Top 10 Nigeria Chart, number 4 on Alternative Music Naija Chart on Top Radio 90.9 FM and number 3 on Alternative Nigeria Chart on Radio Continental 102.3FM.[12] Also "Love Me" picked on number 1 spot on Alternative Nigerian Chart on The Beat 99.9 FM [16] and on number 3 spot on Playdata Chart.[17]

Chart (2015–16) Song Peak
position
MTN Yhello Top 10 Nigeria "I Don't Care" 1
Top Radio 90.9 FM 4
Radio Continental 102.3FM 3
The Beat 99.9 FM "Love Me" 1
Playdata Chart 3
The Beat 99.9 FM "FunMi Lowo" 1
Playdata Chart 10
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Artist Name(s) Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NGA GHA RSA AUS UK US US
R&B/HH
"Falling" (featuring. Faze & Aramide) "Femi Jubal" 2011 — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Fever" (featuring. Aramide, Yemi Alade & Jowhiz) "Sizzle Pro" 2014 — — — — — — —
"Rise" (featuring. Muna, Nikki Laoye, Glowreeyah Braimah, J’odie, Aramide, Shola Allyson, Onos & Joan Ekpai) "Titi" 2015 — — — — — — —
"Lamba" (featuring. Aramide & Reekado Banks) "Mr Chidoo" — — — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Cover

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NGA GHA RSA AUS UK US US
R&B/HH
"ELDee's – Today Today (Cover)" 2012 — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Davido’s Ekuro (Cover)" 2013 — — — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results Ref
2015 All Africa Music Awards Most Promising Artist in Africa Nominated [18][19][20]
The Headies Best Vocal Performance (Female) ("Iwo Nikan") Won [3][21]
Nigeria Entertainment Awards Female Artist of the Year Nominated [22][23]
2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Alternative Artist Won [24]
All Africa Music Awards Best Female Artist in West Africa Won [25]

References

  1. ↑ "Aramide celebrates birthday with colourful photos". PM News Nigeria. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  2. ↑ "Aramide Biography". Aramide.
  3. 1 2 "Full list of winners @ The Headies 2015". 2 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "Popular Singer, Aramide Ties The Knot With Her Husband (Photos) - Gistmania". www.gistmania.com. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  5. ↑ "More PHOTOS: Singer Aramide's church wedding". African Spotlight. 18 April 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  6. ↑ "Being married cannot slow down my career — Aramide - Vanguard News". 4 September 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  7. ↑ "Aramide was on star Quest". Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  8. ↑ "Singer Aramide Signs a New Record Label Deal with Baseline Music After Trybe Records Exit". Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  9. ↑ "Aramide Joins Skales And Saeon At Baseline Music". 9 September 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  10. ↑ "10 Things You Didn't Know About Aramide". Youth Village Nigeria. 5 April 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  11. ↑ "Aramide - Shows". Aramide. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  12. 1 2 "Aramide To Perform At Felabration". LifeStyle.ng. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  13. ↑ "Aramide - Upcoming events/shows in Lagos". Aramide. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  14. ↑ "Aramide songs on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  15. ↑ "Aramide songs on Spinlet". Spinlet. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  16. ↑ "Alternative Nigerian Chart | The Beat 99.9 FM". The Beat 99.9 Fm. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  17. ↑ Irede, Princess. "Playdata Radio Chart: Top 10 songs on Nigerian radio [Week 9]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  18. ↑ "All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) out with final 2015 nominees list; more top African artists emerge". Olisa. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  19. ↑ "All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2015 Winners List". Tooxclusive. aL Yhusuff. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  20. ↑ "AFRIMA Announces Nominees For 2015 • Channels Television". Channels Television. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  21. ↑ Adeleke, Shayo (30 September 2015). "The Headies Awards 2015- Full Nominees List". 36NG. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  22. ↑ "Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA) Announces 2015 Nominees". Naijaloaded. 11 June 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  23. ↑ Akan, Joey. "NEA Awards 2015: Check out complete winners List". Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  24. ↑ "FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) | Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily". 17 June 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  25. ↑ "2016 ALL AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES LIST (BATCH A)". 24 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
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