Tomi Thomas
Tomi Thomas | |
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| Origin | Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
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Tomi Thomas[1], is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is a member of the R&B musical group "L.O.S"[2] and a current member of the alternative music group "The Forbidden".[3] He joined the West Africa art fair popularly known as "ART X Lagos"[4] in 2017 alongside the likes of Wavy The Creator & Ladipoe. He modeled for Garmspot[5] clothing alongside Leriq in 2017.
In 2018, OkayAfrica listed "Shaken"[6] among 14 best Nigerian songs to listen to in July. In 2016, Nigeria Entertainment Today[7] named him one of seven Nigerian alternative musicians you should look out for.
Career
In 2016, Pulse Nigeria[8] named him one of the top seven Nigerian SoundCloud artistes you need to know and one of 13 alternative artists you should add to your playlist in 2016[9]. He was featured on Show Dem Camp’s debut album "Palmwine Music" on the track "What You Want"[10] and he was part of the guest artists on M.I Abaga’s studio playlist Rendezvous on the track "Jungle" alongside Santi. In 2018, Pulse Nigeria ranked his debut single "Shaken"[11] fourth on its list of "10 new songs you need to listen to" in July.
In 2019, he was among the Nigerian artistes chosen from the alté music scene to mobilise voters[12] through musical concerts for the election, and artists including Lady Donli and many more.
Personal life
In 2017, Munachi Abii, the pageant winner of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2007, confirmed her relationship[13] with Tomi Thomas. In 2013, he was spotted with Munachi Abii at Peter Okoye’s wedding[14].
Artistry
He is influenced[15] by artists like Sade, The 1975, Jon Bon, Fela, Bob Marley, Bumi Thomas & Wande Coal.
Notable performances
| Event | Year |
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| Viva Africa[16] presenting Davido |
2015 |
| Afropolitan Vibes [17] | 2016 |
| Last Daze Of Summer Concert[18] by Maleek Berry |
2017 |
| Shina Peller birthday[19] | |
| PalmwineFest 2[20] | 2018 |
| The Electronic Music Lab by Budweiser [21] | |
| MTV Base 14 years anniversary [22] | 2019 |
| The Basement Gig[23] |
Discography
References
- ↑ "Pulse TV Exclusive Tomi Thomas reveals how he combines music with school". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ↑ "Tomi Thomas explains how LOS came together [video]". Pulse Nigeria. 19 August 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ↑ "Lady Donli and Tomi Thomas' The Forbidden band share debut single, "Work"". The Native Magazine. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ↑ "Poe, Wavy the Creator, Tomi Thomas & Aye tune up for Art X Live!". BellaNaija. 3 November 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ↑ Idowu, Tomi (8 May 2017). "Garmspot Recruit Zenani, LeriQ, D-O, Tomi Thomas & more for Fashion Editorial". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ↑ "The 15 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month". OkayAfrica. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ↑ "11 Nigerian alternative musicians you should look out for". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ↑ "Top 7 Nigerian Soundcloud Artistes Of 2016". Pulse Nigeria. 19 December 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ↑ "13 alternative artists you should add to your playlist". Pulse Nigeria. 7 October 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ↑ "Show Dem Camp - 'What you want' ft Tomi Thomas". Pulse Nigeria. 29 November 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ↑ "10 new songs you need to listen to". Pulse Nigeria. 13 July 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ↑ "2019 election: Nigerian artistes to mobilise voters through concerts". P.M. News. 9 January 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ↑ "Munachi Abii CONFIRMS Tomi Thomas As Her Boyfriend". Nairaland. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ↑ "So we spotted Muna and boyfriend at Peter Okoye's wedding". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 19 November 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ↑ Owoade, Wale (1 February 2019). "Tomi Thomas, a pioneer of the new sounds coming from Lagos". Pan African Music. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ↑ "Davido to perform in Dubai on January 1, 2015". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 6 December 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ↑ "Afropolitan Vibes Music Festival: 8 Amazing Voices We Would Love To Hear Again From The Acoustic Sessions". Farabale Africa. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ↑ "Maleek Berry To Daze Lagos With Concert Tomorrow". The Guardian Life Magazine. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ↑ "King of nightlife, Shina Peller celebrates another year". P.M. News. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ↑ "PalmwineFest 2: Show Dem Camp closes year with the loudest of bangs". Pulse Nigeria. 30 December 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ↑ "The Electronic Music Lab By Budweiser, Budx Debuts In Abuja With Masterclasses By Christian Rich, Sarz Ikon And Others". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ↑ "Falz, Zlatan, Skiibii, Ycee, others bring heat to MTV Base's anniversary". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ↑ "M.I Abaga, Ycee, Shaydee, Grace Ladoja, Tomi Thomas attend The Basement Gig 2019 1st edition". Pulse Nigeria. 7 March 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
External links
- Tomi Thomas on Art X Lagos
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