Omawumi

Omawumi
Omawumi Megbele during an interview in 2016
Omawumi Megbele during an interview in 2016
Background information
Birth nameOmawumi Megbele
Also known asOmawumi
Born (1982-04-13) 13 April 1982 (age 42)
Delta State, Nigeria[1]
OriginWarri, Delta State
GenresSoul,[2] R&B,[3] pop,[4] afro-pop[2]
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, actress
Years active2007–present

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 second album, The Lasso of Truth, was reported to be a commercial success in Nigeria.[9]

  1. ^ "Omawumi @Omawumi – Artist Profile". Africax5.tv. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  2. ^ a b "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. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014. 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 Guinness 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. Archived from the original on 26 June 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  9. ^ Olatuja, Adebimpe (27 December 2013). "Music: Best of entertainment in 2013". National Mirror. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)