22 Facts About Waje

Aituaje Iruobe, known professionally as Waje, is a Nigerian singer whose vocal range covers three octaves.

Waje's first gained recognition after being featured on the remake of P-Square's "Omoge Mi".

In 2016, Waje was one of the four judges in the inaugural season of The Voice Nigeria.

Waje's is the firstborn and the first daughter in her family.

Waje's grew up in Benin City, following her parents' relocation.

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Waje got pregnant when she was writing her final year secondary Certificate Examinations.

Waje's did not tell her mother about the pregnancy until 5 months into the pregnancy.

Waje's was temporarily banned from singing in the choir of her church for being pregnant outside marriage.

Waje's sang gospel tunes to the delight of the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa.

Waje later relocated to Nsukka to attend the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, earning a degree in social work from the school.

Waje's listened to singers such as Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin to improve her craft.

Waje's studied social work at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and worked part-time in tourism.

Waje's was still a student at the time and paid her dues by doing many free shows and gigs.

Waje has shared the stage with artists such as Wyclef Jean in South Africa, opening for Kerry Hilson during a show organised in Calabar, and has worked with artists who had hit singles, including "One Naira" with M I and "Do Me" with P-Square.

Waje's collaborated with Dencia on "True Love" and has songs that have received awards and nominations.

Waje's released her self-titled debut studio album Words Aren't Just Enough in 2013.

Waje made her acting debut in the 2014 film Tunnel, alongside Femi Jacobs, Patrick Doyle, Nse Ikpe-Etim and Lepacious Bose.

Waje was announced as one of the judges on The Voice Nigeria, alongside 2face Idibia, Timi Dakolo and Patoranking.

In March 2019, Waje revealed her intentions to quit music professionally.

Waje's said she was considering quitting because of the lack of support towards her music.

Waje worked with the youths of her community through an organisation "Waje's Safe House", where she teams up with other NGOs quarterly to help fight for their cause.

Waje's was one of the notable Nigerian entertainers who collaborated with the Independent National Electoral Commission in Nigeria to stand against electoral manipulation, vote-buying, violence and thuggery.