Origin Abeokuta, Nigeria Role Singer Name Taiwo Oladoye | Website www.taiwooladoye.com Occupation(s) Singer Genres Gospel music | |
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As i sing by taiwo oladoye
Taiwo Oladoye (full name: Esther Taiwo David-Oladoye) is an award-winning Nigerian female contemporary gospel singer and composer. In 2013 she won four awards in the space of eight weeks, beating household names like Henrisoul, Ibitayo Jeje & Flo in the process. One of the awards, the 'Outstanding Mother of the Year' award was presented to her on Mother's Day in March, 2013 in recognition of her single, 'My Mother '.
Contents
- As i sing by taiwo oladoye
- No be me by taiwo oladoye
- Background
- Influences and comparisons
- Personal life
- Awards
- Nominations
- Shake Up The Heavens 2012
- References
No be me by taiwo oladoye
Background
Born in Ibadan, Oyo State but raised in Lagos, her primary education was at Niger Pre-Age International Home School, Ipaja, and her Secondary education at Comprehensive High School (aka COMPRO), Aiyetoro, Ogun State. Thereafter, she proceeded to study Accountancy at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. She completed her National Youth Service Corps program in Biu, Borno State, Nigeria.
Taiwo was Praise & Worship leader in the Christian Union at Polytechnic, Ibadan (1995-1997), Rhema Chapel, Agbowo, Ibadan (1998-2000), and is currently in the Faith Tabernacle Choir of the Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel.
Influences and comparisons
She has said in several interviews, that her music career has been influenced by Cece Winans, Yolanda Adams, Vicki Yohe, Shirley Caesar and Whitney Houston.
Personal life
Taiwo is married to David Oladoye. They are members of the Living Faith Church.
Awards
Nominations
Shake Up The Heavens (2012)
Her debut album titled 'Shake up the Heaven', a 6-track album produced by Tosin Olajide Paul of the ROTE Entertainment and mixed by Ojo Noah Kay of K-Strings, was launched in December 2012.