Omawumi

Omawumi Boma Megbele-Yussuf (born 13 April 1982), known mononymously by Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress of Itsekiri ethnicity. She was the brand ambassador for Globacom, Konga.com, and Malta Guinness. She's also part of the campaign called "Rise with the Energy of Africa". She gained attention as the 2007 runner-up on West African Idols, a reality TV show part of the Idols franchise. Her second album, Lasso of Truth (2013), was reported to be a commercial success in Nigeria.

==Early life and education == Omawumi was born on 13 April 1982 to Chief Dr. Frank and Mrs. Aya Megbele. She began her education at Nana Primary School during her pupilage, and later attended the College of Education Demonstration Secondary School. She graduated from Ambrose Alli University with a law degree. After graduating in 2005, she moved to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where she worked with her family's law firm called "O.S Megbele & Associates". She also studied French at Alliance Francaise.