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Oge ras kimono biography


Known as OGE KIMONO on stage, Ogechukwu Nwamaka Onwubuya was born on the 14th day of August 1985 in Ikeja, Lagos State.!

Talented Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer, Oge Kimono describes her experience as a migrant in her new single, ‘Sojourner’.

The song highlights migrants’ struggles and important cultural exchanges that take place during the process of migration.

Oge, whose heritage is linked to the legendary African reggae icon Ras Kimono started singing at the age of ten and with her father’s encouragement, became a professional in her teens.

Oseloke Augustine Onwubuya, popularly known as Ras Kimono was born in Ekeleke Elumelu, Delta State, Nigeria, He started out his career as a student of Gbenoba.

  • Oseloke Augustine Onwubuya, popularly known as Ras Kimono was born in Ekeleke Elumelu, Delta State, Nigeria, He started out his career as a student of Gbenoba.
  • According to Oge Kimono, the late musician stood for justice and never compromised anything that was anti-people.
  • Known as OGE KIMONO on stage, Ogechukwu Nwamaka Onwubuya was born on the 14th day of August 1985 in Ikeja, Lagos State.
  • Born Oseloka Onwubuya in 1958.
  • Ras Kimono was one of Nigeria's greatest Reggae artistes loved by millions the world over for his unique lyrics and beats.

    • Kimono was a backup vocalist for several international acts that include Tuklan, Ade Bantu, Uwe Banton and Rocky Dawuni. Her musical career has seen her perform on renowned reggae stages; Summer Jam, Reggae Jam, Ruhr Reggae and more across Europe and Africa.

    The rubber dub scion currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON).

    Her singles include ‘Drum and Bass’, ‘Addicted’, ‘Safe’, ‘Main Chick’. In June 2019, her debut album titled Good O