Jumabee | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | JUWON OLORUNNIPA |
| Also known as | Jumabee |
| Origin | Kabba, Kogi State, Nigeria |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | S2db Groups Records |
Juwon OLORUNNIPA (born 21 June 1989) is a Nigerian musician popular known as Jumabee [1], a second male child of Mr. and Mrs. Olorunnipa. Jumabee is an indigene of Kabba/Bunu local government area of Kogi State, Nigeria. He is a songwriter, actor,recording and performing artist in Lagos, Nigeria signed to S2DB Entertainment. [2]
Education
editHe attended his primary education at Sacred Hearts Nursery and Primary School, Kabba, Kogi State, and had his secondary education at the Federal Government College, Ugwaolawo in 2006, his passion and interest for music actually began right from his days in secondary in the midst of classmates and friends.[3] A graduate (2008-2012) of fisheries and aquaculture from the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi Benue State, Nigeria. [4]
Career/Achievement
editHis professional music career kick-started in 2011 when he had a conscious lyrics song reflection which was a chat buster in the country alongside Sleeq his elder brother and the follow up was the release of his star studded single, Cassava in 2013.
Jumabee is known for his serenading collaborations with notable Nigerian Entertainers such as Yemi Alade, Skales, Banky W, HarrySong, Sound Sultan, Jesse Jagz, Vector, OritseFemi, Niyola, Cynthia Morgan, Jaywon, Yung6ix, Koker, SolidStar, Joe El and top Djs like Dj Hazan, Dj Real, Dj Spicy, Dj Mekzy, Dj Baddo and recently released and trending single LUKABODI featuring SLIMCASE with many chart topping songs and videos such as Mango, Dance it, I miss Good music, Sankara, Visa, Yemisi and more to his name. [5]
Jumabee's versatility has won him several awards including
- Best collaboration (AMAA), [6]
- Most promising middle belt act,
- Artist of the centenary,
- Star profile award of excellence, Most achieved artist of the year (BIQ), [7]
- Entertainer of the year (Zest World), [8]
- Profile Award Nigeria,Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) nomination as best pop extra video to mention but a few. [9]
Apart from music, he co-runs Amala hot spot a restaurant in Lagos alongside his elder brother SLEEQ who also doubles as the president of S2DB entertainment. He recently launched his fashion line Jumainspires, [10] He is a serial entrepreneur who majors in logging and has three major sites in Nigeria. [11] He is also a fashion conscious person and this led him to establish his own clothing line so no one really influences his dress sense. He recently ended 2019 with his UK tour which put over four cities on still (MANCHESTER, LONDON, LEISTER & BIRMINGHAM) [12] When you master your craft mistakes hardly comes and even while on stage and there's a technical fault you just carry your Audience along that is why it is important to be a performer not just a singer.
Discography
editReferences
edit- ^ Channels Incorporated Limited (13 April 2020). "I Thought It Was Malaria, Nigerian Singer Jumabee Shares COVID-19 Experience". Channels Television. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Music Africa (2012). "Jumabee". Music In Africa. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Olorunnipa, Jumabee (27 February 2017). "Jumabee (Autobiography from Youtube)". YouTube. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Opera News. "Seven top ranked Nigerian musicians you never knew are from Kogi State". www.operanewsapp.com. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Jumabee (10 August 2017). "JUMABEE - SANKARA ft. HARRYSONG [ OFFICIAL VIDEO ]". Retrieved 10 August 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "JUMABEE". YouTube. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "JUMABEE". YouTube. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ Juma, inspire (10 May 2020). "Official opening of Jumabee inspire clothing". Retrieved 10 May 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Nwosu, Annie (12 April 2020). "Coronavirus: Nigerian musician, Jumabee shares his near-death COVID-19 experience". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ Cable LifeStyle (13 April 2020). "Juwon Olorunnipa Archives". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Olorunnip, J. (22 April 2020). "Jumabee - put a ring features 9ice". Retrieved 11 June 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Jumabee - Sister Deborah - Listen on Deezer, retrieved 11 June 2020
- ^ Podcast, N. L.; Giveaway, N. L.; Prediction, N. L.; Zone, Talk; Card, Sell Bitcoin/Gift; Us, About; NL, Advertise On; Music/Video, Promote; Posts, Submit (9 August 2019). "Jumabee - Ajibole » Naijaloaded | Mp3 + Video Download". Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ Jumabee. "I Get God (feat. Fiokee)". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Jumabee ft 9ice, 'Put A Ring'". Naijaloaded. 19 March 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2020.