For the Afropop superstar, three names stood out: Beyoncé, Omawumi, and Waje. Each of them, she said, poured something different into the artist she eventually became.

Beyoncé represented the possibility of greatness without borders. Yemi recalled how watching Queen Bey’s precision, discipline, and electrifying stagecraft taught her that an African woman could hold any stage in the world, not just confidently, but dominantly. Beyoncé became a reminder that excellence is a decision, not an accident.

Omawumi, on the other hand, embodied pure Nigerian strength. Her boldness, vocal power, and fearless authenticity resonated deeply with Yemi Alade.

She admired how Omawumi carried herself with full-chested confidence, unfiltered emotion, and zero apologies, qualities Yemi would later weave into her own larger-than-life performances.

Then there was Waje, the voice that could melt even the toughest hearts. Yemi spoke of how Waje’s emotional depth and vocal richness taught her the beauty of vulnerability in music.

Through Waje, she learned that powerful music isn’t only about loudness or range but about truth, soul, and the courage to feel.

For Yemi Alade, these women were more than inspirations; they were templates. Blueprints. Proof that female artists could stand tall in a male-dominated industry and still shine on their own terms.

Their influence helped shape her confidence, widen her ambition, and fuel her belief that she could build a global footprint of her own, and she has.

Watch her speak below:

Yemi Alade speaks about looking up to the likes of Beyonce, Omawumi & Waje in the early stages of her career

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In a heartfelt chat with HipTV, the Bottom Belle crooner reflected on the early days of her career, shortly after her breakout moment on Idols West Africa. She revealed that it was during this period that she met Cobhams, whose faith in her talent changed everything.

“Cobhams gave me one of my first opportunities outside Idol West Africa,” Omawumi recalled. “He told me to just go with it, and that project became a major turning point for me.”

That simple act of belief became a defining moment in her journey. Omawumi explained that their collaboration unexpectedly paved the way for her first major endorsement deal, one that lasted for two years.

“I did the song, and then the agency picked it. I became the brand ambassador for that product for two years,” she revealed.

The exposure from that partnership also opened new stages for the singer, giving her the chance to perform alongside P-Square at four major concerts across various cities.

Beyond the success and fame, Omawumi said Cobhams’ mentorship left a lasting imprint on her artistry. She described the producer as a creative genius whose insights not only shaped her sound but also her stage confidence.

“Cobhams taught me a lot of nuances when it comes to delivery and posture,” she said. “He helped me understand how to express emotion through performance.”

Omawumi’s reflection serves as both a tribute and a reminder of the power of mentorship in Nigeria’s ever-evolving music industry, where one act of belief can turn raw talent into timeless artistry.

‘Cobhams made me lay on the FLOOR to record “If You Ask Me” while pregnant’

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Nigerian songstress, Omawumi has shared a lovely family photo of her husband, Tosin Yusuf and her children to commemorate his birthday.

The singer posted pictures of her, her husband, and their children on Instagram with a sombre theme.

Praising her husband for being her confidant, best friend, and advisor, Omawumi prayed that success, happiness, and ease would be her husband’s lot.

She also teased him to post all of his nicknames, but she decided against it.

Captioning the photo, she wrote:

“Happy Birthday my Darling Husband! I wanted to start this post with all your nicknames but make I no bring out your leg! You are such a light to me, the kids and your extended family(we can all attest to this. You make this journey of life with you so easy, smooth and stress free, I could not have prayed for a better partner! My adviser, my confidant, my besto! I only pray for the absolute best for you! Ease, Softness, Success, Happiness and Joy! Happy birthday SoulMate @tosinyussuf.”

 

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Controversial Twitter influencer Daniel Regha recently discussed Grammy Award winner Tems and Mavin signee Ayra Starr in an interview, saying they are still up-and-coming artists.

Twitter influencer and contentious critic Daniel Regha recently had an appearance on BBN star Doyin’s podcast series where he discussed his opinions on the musical careers of Tems and Ayra Starr.

Influencer Regha divided artists into two categories based on their genre: emerging or established.

He further asserted that in contrast to certain singers like Tiwa Savage, Omawumi, Waje, and Nicki Minaj, the two female artists don’t have songs that can endure for ten years and are quickly forgotten.

Regha expressed his opinion on the podcast, saying that while Tems has just achieved success, it does not make her one of the best musicians in Nigeria right now.

He made a comparison between her and Tiwa Savage, saying that even if she didn’t release any new songs for ten years, Tiwa Savage would still be in demand.

Regha attacked Ayra Starr for not being as diversified as people believe she is, claiming that, unlike Tiwa Savage, she tends to rehash her sound and doesn’t explore wider themes in her songs.

Additionally, he called one of Ayra’s tracks, Sability, “useless,” casting doubt on her viability as a musician.

"Tems is still an upcoming artiste. Ayra Starr's Sability is one of the most useless songs"

– Daniel Regha

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When it comes to music TV shows, trying to pick the best of the best is hard which is why established Nigerian artists with a plethora of knowledge are called upon to serve as Judges.

With the rise of music TV shows in Nigeria, some Nigerian artists have found themselves being called upon to utilize their knowledge of the music industry to help select those deserving of the spotlight.

Mp3bullet.ng compiles a list of these Nigerian artists who have appeared as judges on TV S

Omawumi

Omawumi Megbele, better known as Omawumi, is a multi-talented Nigerian singer-songwriter. With her powerful vocals and electrifying performances, she has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian music business and beyond.

Omawumi has built a name for herself as a judge on some of Nigeria’s most renowned television shows, in addition to her musical career.

Omawumi appeared as a judge on Nigerian Idol, a prominent music competition show in Nigeria, in 2022. She brings a plethora of experience and musical understanding to the table as a judge. Her observations and feedback were highly valued by both the contestants and the public.

In 2021, Omawumi served as a judge for MTN’s Yellow Star, a music talent competition designed to identify and support talented musicians in Nigeria.

Interestingly, Omawumi is an alumnus of West African Idols during which she came up as a runner-up during the 2007 edition.

Timi Dakolo

Timi Dakolo known as the Nigerian King of Souls found the spotlight after he emerged winner of the inaugural season of Idols West Africa in 2007.

Years later, he joined The Voice Nigeria a singing competition that features music enthusiasts and professional performers as a judge for two seasons (2016-2017). In 2017, Idyl, a member of his team won the show.

Simi

Simi is the stage name of Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, a gifted singer and composer from Nigeria. She has established herself as one of Nigeria’s top musicians and has received numerous honours for her music.

Simi has additionally established herself as a recognized judge on one of Nigeria’s most well-liked TV programs.

Simi participated in the Nigerian music competition show Nigerian Idol’s seventh season as a judge in 2022. Her background as a performer and songwriter enabled her to offer the finalists insightful criticism and serve as a mentor for them as they pursue music.

Simi also returned as one of the judges for Nigerian Idol’s eighth season, which premiered on April 23, 2023.

Waje

Aituaje Iruobe, better known as Waje, is a well-known Nigerian musician with a beautiful voice. Waje has a successful singing career in addition to serving as a judge on one of Nigeria’s most renowned talent shows.

Waje was chosen as one of four judges for the first season of The Voice Nigeria in 2016. Her contributions to the event were well-received as a seasoned singer with years of experience in the music industry, and she was commended for her skill and constructive feedback.

Waje also returned as a judge in the third season of The Voice Nigeria, alongside fellow Nigerian music star Yemi Alade.

She is the longest-serving judge on the show.

D’banj

Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo better known by his stage name D’banj is a Nigerian singer and rapper and the founder of defunct Mo’ Hits Records with producer Don Jazzy.

D’banj is known as an OG in the music industry for his wealth of knowledge and longevity in the industry. UIn 2022, The singer was announced as a judge on Nigerian Idols alongside Simi and Obi Asika. The three of them would late return as judges in the 2023 edition which premiered on the 23rd of April 2023.

Yemi Alade

Yemi Alade is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer dubbed “Mama Africa” of Nigerian music. She has established herself as one of Africa’s biggest performers, with singles like “Johnny,” “Tumbum,” and “Oh My Gosh” winning her legions of admirers all over the world.

She is a well-respected member of the panel of judges for the well-liked television program “The Voice Nigeria” in Nigeria. She has served as a judge on the show for several seasons, lending her vocal range, personality, and knowledge to the panel.

Banky W

Olubankole Wellington, better known as Banky W, is a multi-talented Nigerian musician who has built a name for himself in music, acting, entrepreneurship, and politics.

He was a judge on the Nigerian Idol series for multiple seasons, lending his experience to the show. In addition, Banky W, along with several other renowned figures, appeared as a judge on the MTN Yellow Star TV show in 2021.

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• Artiste Name: Omawumi
• Song Title: Love You Well
• Featuring: Yemi Alade
• Genre: Afropop
• Country: Nigeria
• Year: 2023

Singer, Omawumi has released a new single, her debut for the year titled, ‘Love You Well’. On this new single, she teams up with Yemi Alade.

The tune is an upbeat Afro-pop song that honors devotion and love. With lines like “I go dey love you well well o, no matter the weather baby,” it exhorts lovers to stand by their companion no matter the difficulties they encounter. The song has a catchy groove, an iconic chorus, and powerful vocal work from Omawumi and Yemi Alade.

Produced by Yussy Beats, the song is a dedication to lovers.

Quotable lyrics

But omo no time for notice me o
Ahhn, welluu welluu
Love you wellu welluu
No matter the weather baby
I go dey love you wellu wellu
Love you wellu welluu
No matter the weather baby…

Listen up!

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Omawumi, the popular singer, and her husband, Tosin Yusuf, celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary today, January 13th.

She posted a lovely photo of herself kissing her spouse and expressed gratitude to him for eight years of friendship, support, and happiness.

Stating that their romance beat that of Indian movies, she promised to always run to him in slow motion through a field of flowers.

“Happy Anniversary, @tosinyussuf, my distinguished, handsome, gentlemanly husband! 8 years of love, friendship, support, and happiness… I will always run to you in slow motion through a field of flowers! Indian film has got nothing on us!” she wrote.

In January 2018, the pair married in a traditional ceremony but before that, the two were legally married at the Ikoyi Court registry in January 2015.

 

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Omawumi is married to Tosin Yusuf, the founder of Lloyd Gates Limited, a real estate company. The “If You ask Me‘ crooner was Tosin’s baby mama for four years before their traditional wedding in 2018. Their marriage is blessed with two kids, a girl and a boy.

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.

Since then, she has had numerous performances on the stage with musicians such as P-Square, 2face Idibia, Phyno, D’Banj, Banky W, M.I, Sasha, 9ice, Chaka Demus and Pliers, Carl Thomas, Angie Stone and Donell Jones, Angélique Kidjo, among others.

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Omawumi Megbele has recalled her encounter with visually challenged music singer Cobhams Asuquo, insisting that he sees.

The singer could be heard informing her band members that Cobhams Asuquo truly sees in a little video she posted on Instagram.

She provided additional evidence for her allegation by relating a recent incident that shocked her.
According to her, she tripped and Cobhams promptly caught her, which lends credence to her claim.

Cobhams, for his part, rejected this while asserting that his quick action was due to a very effective reflex.

They subsequently burst into laughter before Omamumi kicked off rehearsals for an upcoming show.

Captioning the video, she wrote:

“All I can say is @cobhamsasuquo dey see o! ????”

Watch the heartwarming clip below:

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In other news, Cobhmas recently released a special Christmas project dubbed, Christmas in Lagos.

Talking to the Guardians about the project, the singer/Producer said;

“A lot of thought goes into my music; the process is laborious sometimes. I wanted Christmas in Lagos to be a bit different. It is very whimsical; it is a testament to the fact that you can be a lot more relaxed and put out a great project. It was ‘vibes’ for me, from beginning to the end.

I feel like I have discovered a new way to make music; I do not overthink it. I just retained the same level of excellence and simplified the process. The whole project was done in less than five days. For me, that was a break from the norm of how I create music.”

He also revealed that he would be featuring Joeboy, Sauti Sol, Tubaba, Yemi Alade, Tems, Simi, Falz and others on his forthcoming album.

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When you talk about talented vocalists in Nigeria who have people in their feelings with their songs, one name must make the list, Omawumi Megbele.

In 2007, Omawumi emerged as the runner-up of the premier edition of the now-rested Idols West Africa reality TV show. She might not have won the show but her career was only beginning with hits songs released by her in later years.

The Soulful vocalist hit the music scene officially with her debut single “In The Music” in 2008 and later dropped her album Wonderwoman on November 11, 2009.

Over the years, Omawumi has managed to make a name for herself in an industry that is mostly dominated by mainstream Afropop artists.

The singer clocked another age on the 13th of April prompting us to take you down memory lane with 5 of her songs which you have on repeat.

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If You ask Me

If You Ask Me might be overwhelmed by musical instruments ensemble which includes Trumpets, piano and heavy drum beats but underneath lies an important message that reflects one of the epidemic ravaging Nigeria’s society.

“If you ask me, Na who I go ask’ Omawumi sings in the chorus when being presented with a story of a girl made pregnant by her own father. The song is a call to action.

The song is produced by Cobhams Asuquo, one of the most influential figures in Nigerian contemporary music.

Bottom Belle ft Flavour

One of her most popular song, “Bottom Belle” samples from the song of the name of Igbo Highlife star, Sunny Bobo.

Omawumi’s version is however Afro highlife and found appeal even among people of different tribes. Featuring Flavour was a good decision as he brought his unique approach to Highlife to the song.

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In the Music

“In the Music” is the song that shot Omawumi to fame and her debut single. The song is a classic and one of her hit songs to date.

The song is filled with vibes and explains why music is a stress reliever.

Megbele

“Megbele” is a celebration of culture, ancestry and roots. In the song, Omawumi sings in her local dialect praising her roots and honouring her parents and her ancestry.

It is a combination of electrifying drums, well-organized lyrics, and amazing delivery from Omawumi.

The song is derived from her maiden surname and is dedicated to her late father, Chief Dr Frank Amirejoritse Megbele.

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Without You

Off her 2019 EP, “In My Feelings“, “Without you” sees Omawumi deliver mid-powerful vocals on this classic tune that will make a date perfect. On this record she doesn’t want to leave her lover cos he means the world.

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Mp3bullet.ng presents Nigerian artists you didn’t know studied Law.

The Nigerian entertainment industry used to be thought of as a field for dropouts who had nothing else to do.
That narrative is long gone, and some of the most famous people in entertainment today are university graduates.

The majority of people you meet in Nigeria, including those who hold the highest-level creative positions and those who have become our most well-known celebrities, all have very “practical” degrees.

A law degree is one of these degrees that is extremely common among most creative people.

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Mp3bullet.ng compiles a list of Nigerian artists who studied Law.

Sasha P

Nigerian rapper Sasha P is a graduate of law from the University of Lagos. After earning her degree, the successful rapper joined the music and fashion industries.

Falz

Falz has a popular father, Femi Falana, who is a well-known lawyer in Nigeria. So, when Falz enrolled in the University of Reading in the United Kingdom to study law, everyone assumed he would go into practice.

However, music and acting ultimately beckoned to him, and Falz is today a very popular artiste.

Omawumi

Omawumi, a formidable singer, is a graduate of Ambrose Ali University in Ekpoma, Edo State, where she majored in law.

After finishing school, she spent a short time working for her brother’s company, OS Megbele and Associates, before eventually competing in Idols West Africa, where she got her big break and started pursuing music professionally.

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Chinko Ekun

Oladipo Olamide Emmanuel professionally known as Chinko Ekun is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter. Chinko graduated from OAU with a law degree. He became passionate about music at the age of 7.

His passion for pop and rap music developed throughout his first year of university. In 2011, Chinko posted online videos of his freestyle to launch his musical career.

His debut official track, “Ekun,” was released by him in 2013. He appeared on Olamide’s Street OT music album in 2014.

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Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name Tems, took home two accolades at the recently held 2022 BET Awards and Davido took to social media to congratulate her over it.

At the ceremony, which took place on Sunday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, the singer was named Best International Act.

Tems also won the award for Best Collaboration for his work on Wizkid’s “Essence” featuring Justin Bieber.

On Tuesday, June 28, music artist Davido posted a message on his official Instagram page congratulating her on her victories.

He wrote; ”Anybody can inspire you, congrats girl”

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In others news, Tems has called out her female colleagues in the music industry and appreciates them.

On Monday, June 27 2022, the singer took to her Twitter page to appreciate Tiwa Savage, Asa, Omawumi, Waje, Yemi Alade, Simi, Niniola, Ayra Starr, Teni and many others for existing.

She noted how their decision to get up and do something inspires her.

Tems revealed that anytime she sees them gracing the stage, she feels that it is her. In her words:

“I’m taking today to appreciate all the Sisters today. Thank you for existing, thank you for deciding to get up and do something because someone saw that and became inspired by it. @Asa official @Omawumi @TiwaSavage @yemialadee @OfficialWaje @SympLySimi @OfficialNiniola @amaarae @Gyakie @ayrastarr @favesn @TeniEntertainer.

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Nigerian Afrobeat singer Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems, has called out her female colleagues in the music industry and appreciates them.

The popular singer made history on Sunday night when she became the first female Nigerian singer to take home a BET Awards international act honour.

Recall, Mp3bullet.ng reported that Tems made history and broke records to become the first female Nigerian Afrobeats artiste to win the best international act at the 2022 BET AWARDS.

The performer who consistently brings pride to Nigerians won two awards at the ceremony on Sunday, June 26.

Adding to her achievements, The Damages hitmaker won the Best Collaboration award for her work with Justin Bieber on Wizkid’s song “Essence.”

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On Monday, June 27 2022, the singer took to her Twitter page to appreciate Tiwa Savage, Asa, Omawumi, Waje, Yemi Alade, Simi, Niniola, Ayra Starr, Teni and many others for existing.

She noted how their decision to get up and do something inspires her.

Tems revealed that anytime she sees them gracing the stage, she feels that it is her. In her words:

“I’m taking today to appreciate all the Sisters today. Thank you for existing, thank you for deciding to get up and do something because someone saw that and became inspired by it. @Asa official @Omawumi @TiwaSavage @yemialadee @OfficialWaje @SympLySimi @OfficialNiniola @amaarae @Gyakie @ayrastarr @favesn @TeniEntertainer.

When I see anyone of you gracing a stage, I feel like that’s me. We’re all winning and we’re about to move in like a Tsunami. So before it starts, know that Love lives on this side.

As we show the world how it’s done. And if I missed any messages it is definitely unintentional. I don’t take, your kind words and support for granted. Sending you all love today because you DESERVE. Love always.”

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I’m taking today to appreciate alll the Sisters today. Thank you for existing, thank you for deciding to get up and do something because someone saw that and became inspired by it. @Asa_official @Omawumi @TiwaSavage @yemialadee @OfficialWaje @SympLySimi @OfficialNiniola

— TEMS (@temsbaby) June 28, 2022

@amaarae @Gyakie_ @ayrastarr @faveszn @TeniEntertainer
When I see anyone of you gracing a stage, I feel like that’s me. We’re all winning and we’re about to move in like a Tsunami. So before it starts, know that Love lives on this side.
As we show the world how it’s done.

— TEMS (@temsbaby) June 28, 2022

And if I missed any messages it is definitely unintentional. I don’t take your kind words and support for granted. Sending you all love today because you DESERVE.
Love always❤️‍🔥

— TEMS (@temsbaby) June 28, 2022

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