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Tolulope Yeboah (née Olumide; born in Toronto), known professionally as TolumiDE, is a Nigerian-Canadian singer-songwriter. Former member of Black Canadian band Women Ah run Tings, which combined dancehall, reggae, R&B, and hip-hop, she has opened for Les Nubians, Toby Foyeh, and Orchestra Africa and headlined at Legendary Blues Alley where. TolumiDE's solo albums are My Love (tk) and Mama Sunshine (tk). She has also appeared on BET International.
Early life and career
Born in Toronto, Canada, to Nigerian couple Olufolahan and Adeyinka Olumide, Tolumide Olumide was raised in Lagos, Nigeria. After completing secondary school at Atlantic Hall in Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State, Olumide moved to back to Canada, studying Fine Art at York University and sang with an all-female reggae band. She was part of what eventually became the all-female dancehall/reggae/R&B/hip-hop band Women Ah run Tings, which were nominated for a Canadian Reggae Award multiple times.
Solo career
Shortly after moving to the United States to pursue a career in graphic design, Olumide created her stage name, TolumiDE (pronounced Toe–lu-mee-day) which played with a combination of her first name with her last. Word of mouth about her solo performances percolated at open mics, weddings, and other festivals, and TolumiDE quickly garnered a following for her vocal presence and songwriting skills which fused soul music with Nigerian culture, exploring themes of life, love, laughter and inspiration with mainly English lyrics and a touch of rhythm and her native Yorùbá language.
Her debut solo album My Love was critically praised. Her recent release Mama Sunshine promises brighter days, delving into themes of love, self-assurance, nostalgia, and overcoming challenges. Influenced by R&B soul, gospel, jazz and reggae, TolumiDE has opened for Les Nubians, Toby Foyeh and Orchestra Africa and headlined at Blues Alley in Washington D.C. and performed at international fairs like Cherry Blossom Festival, FestAfrica in 2017, MusikFest, 202 Creates, and Visual Collaborative. When,where
BET International featured TolumiDE‘s video for her single, “For Me” in 2012. After premiering there, it re-aired on the Ladies Love video show February 13 and 14.
Dedicated to music community enhancement and youth development, FIRST NAME Yeboah serves the Recording Academy as a voting member of the Grammys. She also performs at events engaging her audience with interaction. The artist seeks to invigorate soul music with a fresh ethnic sound that enlightens listeners about contemporary African culture and brings sentimental grooves to audiences in a range of ages.
Award-winning artist and globetrotter TolumiDE whisks audiences away with her soulful vocals, warm lyrics and groovy contemporary African rhythm. She’s a Nigerian-Canadian soul Afro-pop singer-songwriter offering bilingual albums that captivate listeners worldwide. TolumiDE exudes lyrical finesse, eclectic style, and a dynamic performance energy sharing music she describes as “Suya Soul" with rhythmic dance moves and fun audience.
Personal life
Currently based in Washington DC,
References
- "Video: Tolumide – For Me". DjSwaggz.com. 20 February 2012.
- Liss, Sarah (7 March 2002). "Running tings: Women's reggae posse hang tough". NOW Toronto.
- ^ Akerele, Moses (14 February 2012). "FAB Video: "For Me" by TolumIDE". FAB Online.
- https://thatkelliegirl.wordpress.com/2010/02/13/ke-ma-rocky/
- "Preview 2017 Performance Schedule List Below". FestAfrica.
- "TolumiDE LIVE at MusikFest Bethlehem Pennsylvania". YouTube. 8 October 2018.
External links
Official website
TolumeDE's YouTube playlist
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