TolumiDE

TolumiDE
Birth name Tolulope Morohuntayo Olumide
Born Toronto, Canada
Origin Ogun State, Nigeria
Genres Soul, R&B, pop, Afro-Pop,
Occupation(s) Singer, Songwriter, Artist, Graphic Designer
Years active 1994–present
Labels Independent, 1FT Entertainment
Associated acts Visual Collaborative
Website tolumidemusic.com

Tolu Olumide (also known as TolumiDE) born on February 3, in Toronto, Canada, is a Nigerian R&B, Soul,[1] Afro-Pop Singer and music recording artist.

Olumide grew up in Nigeria. She first broke into music as a member of the dancehall group Woman Ah Run Things.[2] She graduated from York University in Canada, then relocated and currently resides in Washington, D.C. She is known in the East Coast U.S, where she actively performs. Olumide's songs gained repeated airplay on radios in Nigeria, Its heritage can be heard in her live and studio recorded performances.

Her music video My Love from the album with the same title name, gained rotation on MTV Base Africa,[3] Channel O (South Africa), Trace (Europe), and Gospel Music Channel (USA). It earned her a ‘Channel O’ Music Video Awards[4] (South Africa) nomination in the Most Gifted R&B category.

References

  1. ↑ "TolumiDE The Soulful Singer". Zen Magazine Africa. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
  2. ↑ "TolumiDE Set To Release New Album". SHOUTCAST.
  3. ↑ "MTV Base Profile". TolumiDE MTV Base. Retrieved 2012-09-29.
  4. ↑ http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/05/16/new-music-tolumide-specialty/
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