See 5 American Musicians Who Are Yoruba By Tribe.
Nigerian musicians are doing well in their fields. We are constantly thrilled by their scintillating songs, music videos, stage performances and more. They are bringing about good name for the country within and diaspora.
Beside their unfeigned flairs for music, some of them do have voyages for indigenousness and culture as well. Have you been wondering whether local artistes can make it internationally? YES! In this post, galantnaija is going to pick out the five outstanding singers in America who are Yoruba by Tribe.
1- Wande
Mutiat Yewande Isola, professionally addressed by her stage name Wande, is an American Gospel rapper of Yoruba descent.
Currently signed to the Christian hip hop label, Reach Records, Wande’s debut recording, Exit, was released last year. She is the first woman signed to Reach.
2-Tosin Abasi
Oluwatosin Ayoyinka Olumide Abasi is an American musician of Yoruba origin.
A classically-trained guitarist, Tosin Abasi began composing songs at the age of 12 and was later signed by Columbia Records. He is best known as the founder and lead guitarist of the instrumental progressive metal band, Animals as Leaders. He has recorded and released four classical albums with his band.
3-Kelvin Olusola
Kevin Oluwole Olusola is an American musician and cellist.
He is one of the members of the popular acappella band, Pentatonix.
His tribe of origin is Yoruba.
4-Wale
Wale, with his real name Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, a 37-year-old American rapper.
Widely recognized as an influence on several contemporary hip hop and alternative acts, Wale first gained international recognition in 2006 when his song, Dig Dug, became famous in the American music scene. Currently signed to the record label, Allido Records, he has released several mixtapes and appeared in national media.
He is an indigene of Ogun State, Nigeria
5-Tunde Adebimpe
Babatunde Omoroga Adebimpe is an American musician and visual artist.
Adebimpe is known for his regular collaboration with other musicians, as well as occasional solo performances. Twelve years ago, he rose to fame after providing backing vocals on the track, Dragon Queen.
He is of Yoruba descent!!!.
That was top five famous American Singers who hails from the Yoruba land but making it happen abroad.
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