May7ven
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May Odegbami , known professionally as May7ven, is a Nigerian-born singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, actress, model and entrepreneur.
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May7ven (pronounced may seven) - Singer-song writer, dancer, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist born in Nigeria is the latest artist to storm into the male dominated UK & Africa music scene. May7ven is fast becoming a much sort after brand commodity due to her distinctive look, sound, dancing and style she created and calls AFR&B. Her signature half braided and half European hair style is part of the branding and define the true essence of AFR&B which is Africanising R&B through her musi
Quotes
- “I thank God for it and all the experience as it has helped shape me to the powerful force that I am today in the music industry and personal life.”
- “It is a mans world, so they like to say and think but we all know that really isn’t the case – for me women just need to work together a lot more”
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Key facts
- Musical artist.name
- May7ven
- Musical artist.background
- solo_singer
- Musical artist.birth_name
- May Odegbami
- Musical artist.birth_place
- Ibadan, Nigeria
- Musical artist.instrument
- Singing, drums
- Musical artist.genre
- Afrobeats, pop, hip hop, funk
- Musical artist.occupation
- Singer, songwriter, dancer model, producer, entrepreneur & Developer
- Musical artist.years_active
- 2000 – present
- Musical artist.label
- Best Entertainment (2004–2009)Skata Records/ABM (2010-2012)M7 Music Group
- Musical artist.associated_acts
- Aeon Manahan, Abrantee Boateng
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Wikidata facts
- Official website
- www.officialafrobeatslive.com
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- date of birth
- 1984-05-07
- start of work period
- 2000-00-00
- name in native language
- May Odegbami
- birth name
- May Odegbami
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Article
10 sectionsContents
- Early life and education
- Career
- 1997–2020: Songwriting and backing vocals
- Performances
- Present
- Tour history
- TV presenting
- Awards and nominations
- References
- External links
May Odegbami , known professionally as May7ven, is a Nigerian-born singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, actress, model and entrepreneur.
==Early life and education== May7ven was born in Ibadan, Nigeria to Nigerian footballer Chief Segun Odegbami, and a Nigerian mother, Jumoke Tejumola, an accountant and ex-athlete. She attended Bodija International School before relocating to the UK at the age of six with her mother, her brother Junior Odegbami and sister Funmi Odegbami, CEO of MINK Cosmetics LLP. May7ven has other siblings, Tolu Odegbami, Steven Odegbami, Mo Odegbami and Tito Odegbami who live in Nigeria with their mothers. During her adolescence, May studied Music, Sound Engineering, Building surveying and Architecture. She joined her church choir when she was 10 and started teaching street dance at her local community centre in Kensal Green at age 14. She landed her first job as an estate agent and property developer at age 17 whilst pursuing her studies and music career.