Aramide Biography, Age, Songs and Net Worth

Aramide Profile

Name

Aramide

Real Name

Aramide Sarumoh

Age/Date of Birth

June 22, 1985. 35 years(2020)

Occupation

Musician

State of Origin

Oyo, Nigeria

Net Worth

Unknown

Aramide Sarumoh, known professionally as Aramide, is a Nigerian Afro-soul singer and songwriter. She was born on June 22, 1985 in Lagos although she hails from Ibadan. She performs her songs in Yoruba and English.

Educational Background

Aramide holds a degree in Political Science degree from the University of Jos

Career

Known to have loved music at a tender age, Aramide’s music quest however started in 2006, when she contested on ‘Star Quest’, one of Nigeria’s music talent hunt shows. Her group emerged as the 3rd runners up in the competition.

In 2008, she took part in a show called ‘Divas Unplugged’ in Jos, Nigeria. The show gave her more exposure in the music industry as it had all the leading female artistes in the Nigerian music industry. Her performance and involvement was seen to be very inspirational.

On September 9, 2014 she got signed to Baseline Music after exiting from Trybe Records.

On February 4, 2015 Aramide released her first single under Baseline Music, “Iwo Nikan” which brought her to spotlight. She won Best Vocal Performance for the song “Iwo Nikan” at The Headies Award 2015.

Her debut album “Suitcase” was released on November 22, 2016. It featured guest appearances from Sound Sultan, Ice Prince, Adekunle Gold, Koker and Sir Dauda. The album was produced by Cobhams, Laitan Dada, Sizzle Pro and Tintin.

After releasing the album, she embarked on a debut tour and showcased her album in the United States, Ghana, Nigeria, Canada and other countries. Other singles she has released include:

  • Killing Me” (2011);
  • It’s Over” (2011);
  • Feeling This Feeling” (2014);
  • Iwo Nikan” (2015);
  • Odun Tuntun” (2015);
  • I Don’t Care” (2015);
  • Love Me” (2016);
  • FunMi Lowo” (2016).

Aramide initiated a concert-style event called Songversation with Aramide. The event is held annually in commemoration of International Women’s Day. The program is aimed at promoting positive narratives for Nigerian women. In 2019, she was appointed by The Recording Academy to the board of governors for the Washington, D.C. chapter of the Academy.

Aramide Instagram

Aramide is active on Instagram. Aramide Instagram handle is @aramidemusic

Awards and Nominations

  • All Africa Music Awards nominated her as Most Promising Artist in Africa (2015)
  • Won Best Vocal Performance (Female) (“Iwo Nikan”) at The Headies (2015)
  • Nigeria Entertainment Awards nominated her as Female Artist of the Year (2015)
  • She won Alternative Artist at Nigeria Entertainment Awards (2016)
  • Nominated as Best Vocal Performance (Female) (“Love Me”) at The Headies (2016)
  • Nominated as NEXT RATED at The Headies (2016)
  • Won Best Female Artist in West Africa at the All Africa Music Awards (2016)
  • Nominated as Best Female Artist in West Africa at the All Africa Music Awards – AFRIMA (2017)
  • Won Best Alternative Song (Funmi Lowo Remix ft. Sound Sultan & Koker) at The Headies Award (2018)

Personal Life

Aramide is married to one Pelumi Alli . Her traditional marriage and white wedding were held on 18 April 2015 in her hometown, Ibadan. The couple welcomed their first child, Anjolaoluwa Charis Alli on the 26th of December, 2019.

Aramide Net Worth

Aramide Net Worth is yet to be analyzed by any audit. Thus the Net Worth of Aramide is unknown

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