13 Facts About Omawumi

Omawumi gained attention as the 2007 runner-up on West African Idols, a reality TV show part of the Idols franchise.

Omawumi was born on 13 April 1982 to Chief Dr Frank and Mrs Aya Megbele.

Omawumi began her education at Nana Primary School during her pupilage, and later attended the College of Education Demonstration Secondary School.

Omawumi graduated from Ambrose Alli University with a law degree.

Omawumi rose to prominence as a contestant on Idols West Africa.

Omawumi was voted the 1st runner-up of the competition when it ended in May 2007.

In September 2008, Omawumi released her debut single "In The Music".

Omawumi dropped her fourth studio album, Love Deep High Life containing features from Phyno, Waje, Brymo, and Ric Hassani.

Omawumi kick-started with a role on stage in the 2009 edition of the V-Monologues, a literary work geared toward portraying the plights and struggles of women in Nigeria.

Omawumi subsequently went on to score a role in Olurumbi, a Yoruba indigenous folktale and musical.

Omawumi made her screen debut in 2010 with the high budget AMAA award-winning film, Inale.

Omawumi made her second appearance alongside Ice Prince, in the Ghanaian movie titled House of Gold produced by Yvonne Nelson and directed by Pascal Amanfo in 2013.

Omawumi Is takes a ride through the societal standards, expectations and, restrictions faced by a successful Nigerian woman.