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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. Her debut album, The Lasso of Truth, was reported to be a commercial success in Nigeria.

 

Early life and education

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.

Music career

Omawumi rose to prominence as a contestant on Idols West Africa. Omawumi, with her strong voice and out-going personality, was voted the 1st runner-up of the competition when it ended in May, 2007. Since then, 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.

Acting career

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 starred in Funke Akindele’s Return of Jenifa and Yvonne Nelson's House of Gold (2013) alongside Majid Michel and Ice Prince.