Olakira
Olakira | |
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| Birth name | Adelusola Ebenezer Adefemi |
| Born | Ogun State, Nigeria |
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| Instruments | Drums, Talking drums, Keyboard, Guitar and Saxophone |
| Years active | 2018–present |
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Adelusola Ebenezer Femi (born 27 September 1990), popularly known as Olakira which literally translates to “Shining Star" in Swahili, is a Nigerian Afro Pop recording artist.[1] In 2020, he released the single In My Maserati while signed to U&I Music.[2]
Early life[edit]
Adelusola Ebenezer Adefemi was born in Ogun State[3] and studied Mass Communication at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic.[4] He was influenced by his environment, and upon discovering his musical inclination, he went on to attend a music school and worked as a producer in a local church where he met a record label executive of U & I Music, with which he signed a record deal in 2018.
Music career[edit]
He made his debut into the Nigerian music scene in June 2018 with two singles, “Hey Lover” and “Flirty Signal”.[5] Both singles garnered over 3 million plays on YouTube,[6] Spotify, and Soundcloud. He is currently signed with U&I Music.
Discography[edit]
EP[edit]
Singles[edit]
- "Hey Lover" (2018)
- "Flirty Signal" (2018)
- "Come 'n' Do" (2018)
- "Aya Mi" (2019)
- "In My Maserati (2020)"[9]
- "LoveSick" (2020)[10]
- "Lovesick" (2021)
- "Maserati Remix" (2021)
Awards and recognition[edit]
| Year | Event | Prize | Result | Ref |
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| 2021 | Headies Award | Rookie of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Peace Legend Award Nigeria | Rookie of the Year | Won | |
| 2020 | Gbedu Awards | Best New Act | Won |
References[edit]
- ↑ Makori, Edwin Kwach (2020-09-15). "Olakira biography: Top details about his nationality, songs, career, new music". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ↑ "Olakira releases 'Maserati' remix featuring Davido". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ↑ "What inspired my profound love for women... —Olakira". Tribune Online. 2020-08-15. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ↑ Alake, Motolani (2020-08-20). "Here is a chance to hop in Olakira's maserati [Pulse Interview]". pulse.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2018-06-26). "New Music: Olakira – Hey Lover & Flirty Signal". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ↑ "Olakira - Hey Lover (Official Video)". Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ↑ "Olakira - "Wakanda Jollof" « tooXclusive". tooXclusive. 2019-07-15. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ↑ "Listen: Olakira Releases New EP '4Play'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-05-14. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ↑ "Wakanda Jollof crooner, Olakira releases 'In My Maserati' Video". dailytimes.ng. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- ↑ "New Music: Olakira – Lovesick". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
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