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Wole Oni

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Bio

Irewole Samuel Oni, with alias Wole Oni, is a multi-award-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Wole Oni developed a love for music at a young age, and his first major hit was producing 'E wa fun mi ni Visa' for Bembe Aladisa. However, his big break came with the production of 'Kosobabire,' which won a KORA award for Folake Umosen. Oni has produced music for over 1,500 artists, including Onyeka Onwenu and Midnight Crew, and has worked in several countries. He is the CEO of Wole Oni Music Productions and Instinct Productions, and is widely regarded as one of Nigeria's most successful music producers. He serves as a brand ambassador for Yamaha Corporation and an ambassador for peace to United Nations.

Discography

Singles⁶

Since I laid My Burdens Down

Since I laid My Burdens Down2023 • SingleTracks: 1

To Him Who Sits On The Throne

To Him Who Sits On The Throne2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Chestnut Roasting On An Open Fire

Chestnut Roasting On An Open Fire2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Halleluyah Shout

Halleluyah Shout2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Iwa Rere

Iwa Rere2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Christmas Gbedu

Christmas Gbedu2019 • singleTracks: 1

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Record Label associated with Wole Oni - past and current.

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