Wole Oni
Irewole Samuel Oni | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Wole Oni |
| Born | Akure, Ondo State |
| Genres | Jazz, Gospel music |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, Jazz artist, & music producer |
| Instrument(s) | Piano |
| Website | iamwoleoni |
Irewole Samuel Oni, known predominantly by his stage name, Wole Oni is a Nigerian born songwriter, Jazz artist, and music producer.[1] He is a United Nations International Ambassador for Peace, and has been endorsed by Yamaha Corporation Yamaha Gulf FZE as Yamaha first artist signed in the whole of Africa.[2][3] He is a member of the Lagos Jazz Society. He is married with kids even though he doesn't like to discuss his marriage in public.
Life and career
Born in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, Wole was a graduate of the University of Lagos where he studied Computer Science. He is the writer and producer of singles such as Cover me Lord and a Christmas song titled Come let Is adore Him.[4]
Wole produced notable hit songs like Igwe by the Midnight Crew, Kosobabire by Folake Umosen, Ijoba Orun, Kolebaje, Halleluyah by Lara George, and many others.[5][6][7] As a Jazz artist, he has performed at notable Jazz and Rock concerts in UAE, USA, Ireland, South African, the United Kingdom, and other locations.[8]
Wole is the CEO of Instinct Productions and Wole Oni Music Productions (WOMP).[9] He performed at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit with Queen Elizabeth in attendance.[10]
Wole has won multiple awards in his career over the years. Among the notable ones include: AGMA UK Award for the best producer in Africa 2013, 2014, 2015, Kora award 2004, National Gospel Awards and others.[11][12]
References
- ^ "Sam Okenye hosts listening party for 'A New Dawn' album". vanguardngr.com. September 2, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ Ayodele (April 28, 2017). "Nigerian producer, Wole Oni becomes first to get Yamaha endorsement in Africa". punchng.com. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ Segun Adebayo (March 14, 2021). "My Encounter With God Inspired My New Single —Bunmi Sunkanmi". tribuneonlineng.com. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ Seyi Sokoya (June 6, 2018). "New Video: TY Bello feat. Wole Oni, PSQ & George – Freedom (Spontaneous Worship)". bellanaija.com. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ Seyi Sokoya (October 19, 2012). "Lara George is African queen of gospel music". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ Seyi Sokoya (June 15, 2016). "Listen to the Jazz Vesion of Midnight Crew's "Igwe" by Wole Oni featuring Mike Aremu & Victor Ademofe". bellanaija.com. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ Seyi Sokoya (October 27, 2019). "Frank Edwards, Wole Oni, others for Minister Emma's Amazing Grace concert". tribuneonlineng.com. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "Sam Okenye drops new album 'A New Dawn'". sunnewsonline.com. August 21, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ Geraldine Akutu (October 20, 2019). "Abidemi In Lagos for Iseoluwa Concert". guardian.ng. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "Nigeria: Wole Oni - I Always Dreamt of Playing Piano to a White Audience". allafrica.com. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
- ^ "Popular Music Producer, WOLE ONI". citypeopleonline.com. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ "Wole Oni, Multi-Award Winning Producer And Jazz Musician". naijagospel.org.