Oga Otumala is a true rarity. He rose from the humble beginnings of Igede land in Benue State, where hYouth Panorama" and a radio show called " Youth Forum". Oga Otumala thrilled and captivated his audiences. The strength and soulfulness of his songs at an early age was remarkable. He has remain true to his own vision and distinct sound.Before leaving for the United States in 1988, Oga had already left a huge mark winning seven first prizes, two of those international precisely: The Greenbelt World Music Festival, London and the All Africa Music Festival in Kenya.In 1987 Oga was the only Nigeria representative in the USAID for Africawhere he co-toured over 40 countries with other international artists for the “We Are The World” project to raise funds for the famine in Ethiopia. Before he left Nigeria, he had a national tour where he performed for several state governors as well as performing for four presidents of African countries.Not only in Nigeria and Africa has Oga made his mark, in his 27 years stay in the United States, Oga has further worked so hard not just as a singer, songwriter and performer but also as an artist developer, producer and engineer.Consequently he is the first and currently the only producer born on African soil to be a three category-voting member of the Grammy Awards, the highest entertainment body in the world.In 2006, Oga’s song, “I Am An African” became the first English number one song in Addis Ababa and was also translated to Amharic and performed by an Ethiopian Artist. The song generated the interest of the African Union (AU) to be made as an anthem for Africa.For his song “DANCE WITH THE DEVIL”, he won an award at the Actors, Models & Talents Competition (AMTC) for best songwriter of the year in 2008 in USA.In 2013, Oga’s song “AMERICA RECOVERS” was commissioned for the National event of the 50th commemoration speech, “I HAVE A DREAM” by Dr. Martin Luther King in Washington, DC before president Obama, Clinton, and Carter.He was also honored at the 50th NOBEL PEACE PRIZE event of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 2014 with the performance of his song “AMERICA RECOVERS” by the ICONIC JOURNEY group in Atlanta, GA USA.He has established himself as a poet of situation, prophetic, philosophical and sensational singer-songwriter. Internationally, music industry observers view Otumala as a man of great honor and talent. Many refer to him as dependable and honest man.Oga Otumala is a humanitarian. Throughout his career, he has also dedicated his life to fight for humanity, assist and mentor emerging artists and producers. Such commitment has created not only hope in aspiring young talents but also a foundation to embrace perseverance for greater success.HIS GLOBAL VISIONAbove all, Oga otumala is an ordained minister with the heart of an Evangelist and passion for soul winning. His objective is to use music as a medium of reconciling humanity back to God.Oga Otumala's songs are highly anointed with deep lyrical content that leaves everyone with a positive impact.So wherever you are, let's do something together for the glory of God and the good of humanity
Ex-Big Brother Naija star, singer and guitarist, Deborah Ebun, popularly called Debie-Rise, has revealed how her Dad pardoned her after she sneaked out to the show. Debbie-Rise was one of the contestants that lasted till the last day of the reality show. While in the show, she had told fellow housemates how she ran out of her home because her dad, a pastor, would not let her attend the show. The Kogi-born singer, who has been touring media houses since the end of the reality, said, “Apart from the fact that my father is a pastor, I feel like I’m a typical girl with a good cultural upbringing from the north where parents are very protective of their children or they are just worried about the outside world like the city life. “So, I understood it as to the kind of life he wanted for me. I know he wants the best for me and he was just trying his best. “He was trying to be protective but being a pastor and me trying to have a career in music, there could be this friction....

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