Native name Aramide Origin Ibadan, Nigeria Instruments Saxophone, Guitar Record label Baseline Music | Birth name Aramide Sarumoh Genres Afro-Soul, Jazz Spouse Pelumi Alli (m. 2015) Albums Suitcase | |
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Occupation(s) Singer, Songwriter, Performer Awards Nigeria Entertainment Award for Alternative Artist of the Year Similar Adekunle Gold, Niniola, Simi, Falz, Mr Eazi Profiles | ||
Aramide Sarumoh (born 22 June), better known as Aramide, is a Nigerian female singer and songwriter. She describes her genre of music as Afro-Soul. Her song "Iwo Nikan" earned her an award for Best Vocal Performance (Female) at the Headies 2015. She is a graduate of Political science from the University of Jos.
Contents
- Personal life
- Music career and breakthrough single
- Iwo Nikan
- Musical influence and genres
- Notable performances
- As lead artist
- Songs
- References
Personal life
Aramide is married. The traditional marriage and white wedding was held on 18 April 2015 in her hometown, Ibadan.
Music career and breakthrough single
Aramide's music quest started in 2006, when she contested on ‘Star Quest’ one of Nigeria’s most prestigious and competitive music talent hunt shows. Her band did very well in the competition as they were judged the 3rd Runners Up. In 2008, she was a part of a show called ‘Divas Unplugged’ in the famous city of Jos in Nigeria; the show had all the leading female artistes in the Nigerian music industry and her participation in this show was very challenging and rewarding, and her performance and involvement was very inspirational. On September 9, 2014 she got signed to Baseline Music after exiting from Trybe Records.
Iwo Nikan
On February 4, 2015 Aramide released her first single under Baseline Music, "Iwo Nikan", which ended up not just being a single but a breakthrough for her and the label Baseline Music. She won Best Vocal Performance for the same song "Iwo Nikan" at The Headies Award 2015.
Musical influence and genres
Her music is influenced by Erykah Badu, Miriam Makeba, Sade, and Angélique Kidjo. Aramide fuses soul and jazz with African music to depict her sound. She performs in Yoruba and English, and is known for her style, which she calls Afro-Soul.
Notable performances
She has been performing in several popular events and shows since she rose to stardom in United Kingdom, US, Canada, Dubai, etc.:
As lead artist
All songs by Aramide
Her single "I Don’t Care" was spotted on number 1 spot on MTN Yhello Top 10 Nigeria Chart, number 4 on Alternative Music Naija Chart on Top Radio 90.9 FM and number 3 on Alternative Nigeria Chart on Radio Continental 102.3FM. Also "Love Me" picked on number 1 spot on Alternative Nigerian Chart on The Beat 99.9 FM and on number 3 spot on Playdata Chart.
Songs
FunMi LowoSuitcase · 2016
Odun Tuntun2015
Love MeSuitcase · 2016