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Natalie Okri
Born
(1998-11-20) 20 November 1998 (age 25)
London, United Kingdom
Nationality
British
Occupation(s)
Singer, songwriter
Years active
2009 - present
Known for
Britains Got Talent contestant
Natalie Okri (born 20 November 1998) is a British singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence in 2009 after her performance at Britain’s Got Talent.[1][2][deprecated source]
Born Natalie Tafadzwanashe Okri in November 1998 in London, United Kingdom, she grew up in Deptford, London where she had her early education. She is niece to Ben Okri and Mike Okri. Natalie has been singing since age 4. At Britain's Got Talent (series 3), Natalie reached the semi-finals,[3] she was aged 10 years old[4] and her performance is the 6th most watched audition of all time[5] on YouTube with over 127 million views on which she sang No One by Alicia Keys.[6] In 2009, The Telegraph reported that Natalie was bullied at school after her performance on television.[7]
In 2010, Natalie signed to Syco Entertainment, Simon Cowell`s recording label but left in 2012.
^Adams, Chanel (April 17, 2022). "'Britain's Got Talent' See Shocking Transformation Of Natalie Okri".
^Duffy, Carly (March 20, 2022). "BGT Natalie Okri's life 12 years on - glam makeover, hit music and racy outfits". Dailystar.co.uk.
^Balls, David (May 25, 2009). "Morgan 'sorry' for Natalie Okri exit". Digital Spy.
^"10-year-old Natalie Okri performs "No One" by Alicia Keys. During his first audition on Britain's Got Talent". October 1, 2021.
^Bond, Kimberley (April 10, 2020). "Revealed: The most watched Britain's Got Talent auditions of all time". Evening Standard.
^"Most viewed auditions!". ITV.
^"Britain's Got Talent singer Natalie Okri says school bullies make her 'cry'". www.telegraph.co.uk.
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