(1982-04-13) 13 April 1982 (age 42) 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
Musical artist
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]
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^"my first job was the team song I did for Malta Guinness with Cohbams Asuquo". vanguard. 29 October 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
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Omawumi Megbele (born 13 April 1982), known by her stage name Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress of Itsekiri ethnicity. She is a brand...
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starred in the Nollywood movie Make a Move. The movie features artistes like Omawumi, 2face Idibia etc. It was directed by Niyi Akinmolayan and premiered on...
and hip hop artist Olamide – rapper and hip hop artist Oliver De Coque Omawumi – soul singer Omah Lay Omotola Jalade Ekeinde – R&B and pop singer Onyeka...
the Alberta chapter of Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Omawumi, singer Peggy Ovire, Nigerian actor Chris Oyakhilome, founder, Christ Embassy...
Terry G, Ms Chief, Owen G, K01, code, MISTAR DOLLAR, TMD entertainment, Omawumi, Chudy K, Bigiano, and Konga. His third studio If I Die was released posthumously...
No Glory, in 2012. The album features guest appearances from Stormrex, Omawumi, Olamide, Efa, P-Square, Timaya, Flavour N'abania, Mr Raw, M.I, Ice Prince...
including 2face Idibia, Timi Dakolo and Patoranking. In January 2019, Waje and Omawumi launched Hermanes Media, a media company that specializes in film and TV...
Music Video Awards, Best Female Video for the song "Today na Today" by Omawumi at the 2010 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Adetiba's most recent works are...
February 2013). "BN Exclusive: Coming Soon to the Big Screen! Ice Prince, Omawumi, Majid Michel, Mercy Chinwo & Eddie Watson star in Yvonne Nelson's Movie...
Nigerian poet and novelist Sunday Oliseh, Football Manager and former player Omawumi, Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress; brand ambassador for Globacom, Konga...
January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024. "Omoni Oboli, Funke Akindele, Omawumi: All the winners from the 2014 ELOY awards - Lifestyle - Pulse" (in German)...
Bugewa Omawumi Apampa is a professor of Pharmacy Education at the University of Sussex and the former Director of Pharmacy Development. At the time of...
O'Jays Billy Ocean Frank Ocean The Ohio Players Ollie and the Nightingales Omawumi Ron Paris The Parliaments Billy Paul Paulini Freda Payne Peaches & Herb...
Jackson, Bob Marley, Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Fela Kuti, Omawumi, Onyeka Onwenu, Lagbaja, and Darey Art Alade as her biggest musical influences...
original on 5 June 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014. "Video: Watch Ice Prince, Omawumi, Yvonne Nelson in 'House of Gold' [Trailer]". Nigerian Entertainment Today...