Olumireggae
Olumireggae | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Helen Adaobi Obi |
| Born | May 15, 1975 Lagos |
| Genres | Reggae, highlife, afro-pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Ohac Records |
| Website | olumireggae.com |
Olumireggae (born Helen Adaobi Obi, 15 May 1975, Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. She is best known for her fusion of reggae, highlife, and afro‑pop, and has been active in the entertainment industry since the early 1990s.[1][2][3][4]
Olumireggae began performing at age 17, dancing on Sunday Rendezvous, a program broadcast by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and sponsored by Limca Breweries. She later transitioned into music, releasing her debut album New Errand in 2017. The album was produced by Andrea Pierino Allione, who had previously worked with Miriam Makeba and jazz legend Paolo Conte.[5]
Her discography includes singles such as My Heart and Mama Africa, both of which won BMI music awards in 2021. She has also collaborated with artists like Sammy.S on the track Asa–Nwa. In addition to her music career, she is the founder of Ohac Records and has worked as an actress in Nigerian film and television.[6][7]
Olumireggae has been recognized for her humanitarian work, receiving the APCN Humanitarian Award in 2017 and serving as an ambassador for Aid People Change. She continues to perform and release music, maintaining a strong presence in the Nigerian entertainment industry.[8][not in citation given][9][not in citation given]
Selected discography
- New Errand (2017)[10][11]
- Mama Africa (single, 2018)[12]
- My Heart (single, 2018)[13]
- Asa–Nwa (feat. Sammy.S, 2019)[14]
- E TUA Pleasure (album, 2020)[15]
References
- ↑ "OLUMIREGGAE". Music In Africa. 2017-03-25. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ↑ "OHAC Records Announces Olumireggae's "My Heart"". This Day.
- ↑ "Olumireggae | Nigeria". Afrocharts. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ↑ Cybersam, Tz; Adebayo, Shuaib Babatunde. "(Gist) Nigerians Celebrates "Olumireggae" As She Adds A Year Today". EXCLUSIVETRENDS.COM.NG. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ↑ "Olumireggae - MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ↑ "Olumireggae". Discogs. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ↑ Ltd, BandLab Singapore Pte. "Olumireggae | Alternative from Pinerolo, PIE, IT". ReverbNation. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ↑ punchng (2019-12-22). "My music influenced by Africa –Olumireggae". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ↑ Publisher (2018-10-22). "OHAC records releases 'My Heart' by Olumireggae". National Daily Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ↑ Olumireggae - New Errand, 2017, retrieved 2026-03-03
- ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (2017-05-02). "Olumireggae drops debut album 'New Errand'". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ↑ Ltd, BandLab Singapore Pte. "MAMA AFRICA-PROD BY DJ FRESHMIKE | Olumireggae". ReverbNation. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ↑ Publisher (2018-10-22). "OHAC records releases 'My Heart' by Olumireggae". National Daily Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ↑ "Nigeria's Olumireggae releases video for 'Asanwa'". Music In Africa (in français). 2019-05-06. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ↑ "Pleasure by Olumireggae | Album". Afrocharts. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
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