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.
Irewole Samuel Oni | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Wole Oni |
| Born | Akure, Ondo State |
| Genres | Jazz, Gospel music |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, Jazz artist, & music producer |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Website | iamwoleoni |
Life and career
editBorn 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
edit- ^ "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.