Oritsefemi Ekele

World Music Singer

Birthday January 5, 1985

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Lagos, Nigeria

Age 39 years old

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About

Nigerian singer and songwriter who goes by the name Oritse Femi, a stylization of his first name. He's known for his albums Elewon and Musical Taliban as well as the single "Flog Politician."

Before Fame

He started out as part of group called The Junglist Boys and began his solo career after the group broke up in 2006.

Trivia

He dropped out of law school at Delta State University in order to focus on music. Many of his early songs focus on political corruption in Nigeria.

Family Life

He was raised in a polygamous family with 24 other immediate family members.

Associated With

He remixed "Double Wahala" by Fela Kuti in 2014, earning an award for most popular song of the year.