Omawumi Megbele (born April 13,
1982) known by her stage name Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and
actress. She is a brand ambassador for Globacom, Konga.com, and Malta Guinness.
She’s also part of the campaign called “Rise With The Energy of Africa”. She
gained attention as the 2007 runner-up on West African Idols, a reality TV show
part of the Idols franchise.
Omawumi was born to Chief Dr. Frank
and Mrs. Aya Megbele, on April 13, 1982. Omawumi attained her primary and
secondary education from Nana Primary School and College of Education
Demonstration Secondary School respectively. Omawumi graduated from Ambrose
Alli University with a degree in Law. After graduating in 2005, she moved to
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where she worked with her family’s law firm called
“O.S Megbele & Associates”. She also studied French at Alliance Francaise.
Omawumi played a minor role in the 2009 edition of the V-Monolugues, a play that reflects the negative issues affecting women in Nigeria. She also starred in the musical play, Olurombi. She had a minor role in the movie Inale, a Hollywood/Nollywood Bongos-Ikwe production, starring Hakeem Kae Kazeem, Dede Mabiaku, and Ini Edo.
she has had numerous performances on the stage with musicians such as: P-Square, 2face Idibia, D’Banj, Banky W, M.I, Sasha, 9ice, Chaka Demus and Pliers, Carl Thomas, Angie Stone and Donell Jones among others
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