Nigerian singer Waje took to her instagram and dropped a message showing what she deems to be the signs of a successful President.Do you believe her?
KNOW MORE ABOUT HER:
Aituaje Iruobe (born September 1), known as WAJE (an acronym for "Words aren’t just enough") is a Nigerian singer whose vocal range covers three octaves. She participated in the remake of P-Square’s “Omoge Mi” and featured as the female voice in the duo’s 2008 hit track “Do Me”, Banky W "Thief my Kele", M.I "One Naira"
Early life
Waje was born in Akure, Ondo State in Nigeria then moved to Benin City, Edo State and was raised by her parents. As a young and gifted singer, she once sang gospel tunes to the delight of the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa of Church of God misson int., Benin who was quite impressed by her gift and decided to cater throughout her whole secondary school days.[1] She then moved to Nsukka to receive degree in social work at University of Nigeria. During her school years, Waje focused on her musical works such as school concerts and fellowships. She listened and learned from her mentors such as Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin to improve her music.
Career & Success
WAJE's vocal range covers three octaves. She was found singing in church as an industrious young lady whose love for humanity led her to study SOCIAL WORKS in the university of Nigeria Nsuka (UNN). Being very industrious whilst in school WAJE worked part-time in tourism. She however still believed she could touch a lot more with her exceptional gift,this gave her the drive to stay focused in her first love music. In 2007, WAJE decided to take a step and fully launch her music career. She was still a student at the time and paid her dues by doing a lot of free shows and gigs, singing at every given opportunity she got. The first major spot light that she received was her being featured in the hit single by PSQUARE titled "Do Me", a massive hit track across Africa and some parts of Europe. This helped boost her career a little further, after which she participated in Advanced Warning, a reality TV show(which featured artists that are upward and on the verge of a break through). The reality show was organised by MTV base South Africa and ZAIN Nigeria, where she emerged first runner up.
WAJE has shared the stage with various international artists, such as the phenomenal Wyclef Jean in South Africa, opening for Kerry Hilson during a show organised in Calabar, and has also worked with a lot of artist making good music and smash hit singles, including One Naira with M.I, Do Me with P-Square and a whole lot more. She also collaborated with Dencia on True Love.
WAJE has a list of songs on air that has also brought her a lot of award nominations and winnings. She released her debut album in 2013, which is titled W.A.J.E (words aren't just enough). WAJE is also currently working with the youths of her community through an organisation she calls WajeSafeHouse, where she teams up with other NGOs quarterly to help fight their cause.
Nominations
NIGERIAN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 2009 (best new video)
DYNAMIX AWARDS 2009 (best new act)
HIP-HOP AWARDS 2010*HEADIES* (best vocals)
CITY PEOPLE AWARDS 2011(best r&b female)
NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS 2011 (best pop/r&b artist of the year.best new act of the year)
HEADIES 2011 (best vocal performer female,best r&b single)
EXQUISITE LADIES OF THE YEAR 2011 (female music art of the year)
CHANNEL O MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 2011 (most gifted female video)
NIGERIAN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 2011 (best contemporary afro video)
DEAFA AFRO-EUROPE ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS 2011 (best African art)
BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR 2013 (I WISH, W.A.J.E ALBUM)
BEST REGGA/DANCE HALL 2013 (I WISH, W.A.J.E ALBUM)
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE FEMALE 2013 (I WISH, W.A.J.E ALBUM)
BLACK CANADIAN AWARDS 2014 (BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT)
WORLD MUSIC AWARDS 2014 (WORLD BEST ALBUM)W.A.J.E
WORLD MUSIC AWARDS 2014 (WORLD BEST LIVE ACT)
WORLD MUSIC AWARDS 2014 (WORLD BEST FEMALE ENTERTAINER)
WORLD MUSIC AWARDS 2014 (WORLD BEST ENTERTAINER)
BEST RHYTHM AND BLUES SINGER 2011 CITY PEOPLE ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS,
BEST FEMALE VOCALIST 2011 NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS,
BEST FEMALE VOCALIST 2011 HIPHOP WORLD AWARDS (HEADIES),
BEST AFRICAN ART 2011 DEAFA AFR0-EUROPE AWARDS,
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE 2010 SOUTH SOUTH AWARDS,
BEST FEMALE PERFORMER 2010 SOUTH SOUTH AWARDS,
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR 2013 CITY PEOPLE AWARDS
BEST REGGA/DANCE HALL HEADIES 2013
Best regga/dance hall 2013 : i wish :
Black Canadian awards 2014 : best international act
world music awards 2014 : world best live act
world music awards 2014 : world best album
world music awards 2014 : world best female artist
world music awards 2014 : world best entertainer
KNOW MORE ABOUT HER:
Aituaje Iruobe (born September 1), known as WAJE (an acronym for "Words aren’t just enough") is a Nigerian singer whose vocal range covers three octaves. She participated in the remake of P-Square’s “Omoge Mi” and featured as the female voice in the duo’s 2008 hit track “Do Me”, Banky W "Thief my Kele", M.I "One Naira"
Early life
Waje was born in Akure, Ondo State in Nigeria then moved to Benin City, Edo State and was raised by her parents. As a young and gifted singer, she once sang gospel tunes to the delight of the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa of Church of God misson int., Benin who was quite impressed by her gift and decided to cater throughout her whole secondary school days.[1] She then moved to Nsukka to receive degree in social work at University of Nigeria. During her school years, Waje focused on her musical works such as school concerts and fellowships. She listened and learned from her mentors such as Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin to improve her music.
Career & Success
WAJE's vocal range covers three octaves. She was found singing in church as an industrious young lady whose love for humanity led her to study SOCIAL WORKS in the university of Nigeria Nsuka (UNN). Being very industrious whilst in school WAJE worked part-time in tourism. She however still believed she could touch a lot more with her exceptional gift,this gave her the drive to stay focused in her first love music. In 2007, WAJE decided to take a step and fully launch her music career. She was still a student at the time and paid her dues by doing a lot of free shows and gigs, singing at every given opportunity she got. The first major spot light that she received was her being featured in the hit single by PSQUARE titled "Do Me", a massive hit track across Africa and some parts of Europe. This helped boost her career a little further, after which she participated in Advanced Warning, a reality TV show(which featured artists that are upward and on the verge of a break through). The reality show was organised by MTV base South Africa and ZAIN Nigeria, where she emerged first runner up.
WAJE has shared the stage with various international artists, such as the phenomenal Wyclef Jean in South Africa, opening for Kerry Hilson during a show organised in Calabar, and has also worked with a lot of artist making good music and smash hit singles, including One Naira with M.I, Do Me with P-Square and a whole lot more. She also collaborated with Dencia on True Love.
WAJE has a list of songs on air that has also brought her a lot of award nominations and winnings. She released her debut album in 2013, which is titled W.A.J.E (words aren't just enough). WAJE is also currently working with the youths of her community through an organisation she calls WajeSafeHouse, where she teams up with other NGOs quarterly to help fight their cause.
Nominations
NIGERIAN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 2009 (best new video)
DYNAMIX AWARDS 2009 (best new act)
HIP-HOP AWARDS 2010*HEADIES* (best vocals)
CITY PEOPLE AWARDS 2011(best r&b female)
NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS 2011 (best pop/r&b artist of the year.best new act of the year)
HEADIES 2011 (best vocal performer female,best r&b single)
EXQUISITE LADIES OF THE YEAR 2011 (female music art of the year)
CHANNEL O MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 2011 (most gifted female video)
NIGERIAN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 2011 (best contemporary afro video)
DEAFA AFRO-EUROPE ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS 2011 (best African art)
BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR 2013 (I WISH, W.A.J.E ALBUM)
BEST REGGA/DANCE HALL 2013 (I WISH, W.A.J.E ALBUM)
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE FEMALE 2013 (I WISH, W.A.J.E ALBUM)
BLACK CANADIAN AWARDS 2014 (BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT)
WORLD MUSIC AWARDS 2014 (WORLD BEST ALBUM)W.A.J.E
WORLD MUSIC AWARDS 2014 (WORLD BEST LIVE ACT)
WORLD MUSIC AWARDS 2014 (WORLD BEST FEMALE ENTERTAINER)
WORLD MUSIC AWARDS 2014 (WORLD BEST ENTERTAINER)
BEST RHYTHM AND BLUES SINGER 2011 CITY PEOPLE ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS,
BEST FEMALE VOCALIST 2011 NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS,
BEST FEMALE VOCALIST 2011 HIPHOP WORLD AWARDS (HEADIES),
BEST AFRICAN ART 2011 DEAFA AFR0-EUROPE AWARDS,
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE 2010 SOUTH SOUTH AWARDS,
BEST FEMALE PERFORMER 2010 SOUTH SOUTH AWARDS,
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR 2013 CITY PEOPLE AWARDS
BEST REGGA/DANCE HALL HEADIES 2013
Best regga/dance hall 2013 : i wish :
Black Canadian awards 2014 : best international act
world music awards 2014 : world best live act
world music awards 2014 : world best album
world music awards 2014 : world best female artist
world music awards 2014 : world best entertainer
Waje, keep it up . I'm one of ur fand
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