Omawumi Shares How Cobhams Helped Launch Her Music Career
Nigerian singer and songwriter Omawumi Megbele has opened up about how award-winning producer Cobhams Asuquo gave her the opportunity that changed her career path.
In a recent interview with HipTV, Omawumi recalled meeting Cobhams shortly after her appearance on Idols West Africa. She revealed that Cobhams offered her a chance to record a song even when he was unsure of what the outcome would be.
“Cobhams gave me one of my first opportunities outside Idols West Africa,” she said. “He told me to go with it, and that song became a major turning point for me.”
According to the Bottom Belle crooner, the collaboration opened new doors for her, including her first endorsement deal which lasted for two years. “I did the song, and then an agency picked it. I became the brand ambassador for that product for two years,” she shared.
The project also gave Omawumi the platform to perform with P-Square at four major concerts across different locations. Reflecting on her experience, she praised Cobhams for his creative mentorship and for helping her grow as an artist.
“Cobhams taught me a lot of nuances when it comes to delivery and posture,” she added. “He helped me understand how to express emotion through performance.”
Omawumi’s story shows the importance of mentorship and collaboration in shaping successful music careers in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
