Omawumi, the popular Nigerian singer, has disclosed how her colleague, Cobhams Asuquo, helped her in turning her music career around.
Speaking during an appearance on Hip TV, Omawunmi disclosed how she got a call from Cobhams asking her to do a song with him.
Omawumi said she accepted the offer, not knowing it would become a career-defining moment.
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She said, “The first time we met, he just called. I knew we met on the show, and he said, ‘Omawumi, this is Cobhams Asuquo-you know he likes to funkify his name. There is a song I want you to do. It might not come out as anything for now, but let’s just go with it.
“I did the song, and then the agency picked it. I became the brand ambassador for that product for two years. Cobhams taught me a lot of nuances when it comes to delivery and posture.”
The ‘Bottom Belle’ crooner, who rose to fame after finishing as runner-up on Idols West Africa in 2007, described Cobhams as one of the few people who believed in her potential early in her career.
The singer revealed that her collaboration with Cobhams opened several doors for her, including endorsement opportunities and future projects.
Cobhams Asuquo, known for his work with Asa, Timi Dakolo, Waje and Banky W, has produced several of Omawumi’s hit songs and remains one of the respected figures in Nigerian music production.
