In this post, Platinum Times Nigeria explores the life story and achievements of Nigerian singer, Omawumi.
Omawumi Megbele, popularly addressed by her first name, Omawumi is a prominent singer and actress from Delta State, Nigeria.
She is the co-owner of Hermanes Media, and was the first runner up of West African idols 2007 edition.
She has been listed among the judges for the 9th season of the reality TV show, Nigerian Idol, which will kick off on 21st April, 2024.
She is part of the campaign called “Rise with the Energy of Africa” and the event convener at GLG Communications.
Profile summary
Name: Omawumi Megbele
Date of birth: 13th April, 1982
Place of birth: Delta State, Nigeria
Education: Ambrose Alli University
Marital status: Married
Religion: Christianity
Career: Musician, Actress
Birth
Omawumi is a native of the Itsekiri tribe in Delta State, Nigeria.
She was born on April 13th, 1982, into the polygamous home of Chief Dr. Frank and Mrs. Aya Megbele in Warri, Delta State.
Education
Omawumi attended Nana Primary School and the College of Education Demonstration Secondary School in Warri.
After high school, she enrolled at Ambrose Alli University in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria, where she earned a degree in Law.
She also studied French at Alliance Francaise after which she began her legal practice at “O.S Megbele & Associates”, a law firm owned by her father, located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Career
Omawumi’s music career began in 2007 when she participated in the West African version of the reality show “Idols” where she finished as the runner-up.
Her victory earned her widespread popularity owing to her resonating voice, she worked with other artists such as Flavour, Waje, P-Square, Phyno, Cobhams Asuquo amongst others.
Omawumi went on to release her debut album “Wonder Woman,” in 2008 and it was widely accepted, earning her lots of awards and nominations.
This was followed up with a second album, “Lasso of Truth,” in 2013, which also received critical acclaim.
Aside from singing, she also ventured into acting, featuring in movies like “Inale,” “House of Gold,” and “It’s Her Day.”
She is also a brand ambassador for Globacom, Konga.com, Malta Guinness and Lifebuoy.
Songs
She has successfully released several music studio albu.s and singles, they include;
Music albums;
- Wonder Woman
- Lasso of Truth
- Timeless
- Love Deep High Life (LDHL)
- Extended plays (EPs)
- In Her Feelings
Singles;
- For My Baby
- Sinnerman
- Away
- Loving
- Tabansi
- Green Grass
- In the music
- Today na today
- Bottom belle and others.
Personal life
Omawumi is happily married to Tosin Yusuf Ibrahim, an expert in the real estates business and together they two children.
She is also a philanthropist who has helped many vulnerable Nigerians through different foundations and campaigns.
Awards
Best New Artiste at the Women in Entertainment and Arts Programme by Vivacity PR, London.
Best Rnb/Pop Artiste in 2010 at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in New York.
Best vocal female performance at the Headies award in 2009.
Next Rated Artist at the 2009 Hip Hop World Awards.
Best Female Music Video at the Nigeria entertainment awards in 2009.
Outstanding Recording Artiste at the Icon Awards.
Net worth
Omawumi’s net worth is estimated to be of over $3 Million earned from her career as a musician and endorsements deals.