Omawumi
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Omawumi Megbele during an interview in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Omawumi Megbele |
| Also known as | Omawumi |
| Born | 13 April 1982 Delta State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Warri, Delta State |
| Genres | Soul music, R&B, pop, afropop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Omawumi Megbele (born 13 April 1982), known by her stage name Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress of Itsekiri ethnicity. She is a brand ambassador for Globacom, Konga.com, and Malta Guinness. She's also part of the campaign called "Rise with the Energy of Africa". She gained attention as the 2007 runner-up on West African Idols, a reality TV show part of the Idols franchise. Her second album, Lasso of Truth (2013), was reported to be a commercial success in Nigeria.