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'''Jacob Obunga''' better known [[mononymously]] as '''Otile Brown''' is a [[Kenyan]] independent [[R&B]] singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2018/01/17/im-kenyas-highest-paid-artiste-otile-brown_c1698904|title=I’m Kenya's highest-paid artiste – Otile Brown|website=The-star.co.ke|accessdate=17 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nairobinews.nation.co.ke/chillax/otile-brown-smokes-joint-as-he-dances-seductively-with-new-girl/|title=Otile Brown smokes joint as he dances seductively with new girl – VIDEO|work=Daily Nation|accessdate=17 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://kiss100.co.ke/mwanaume-amekula-sembe-here-is-why-otile-brown-is-kenyas-youngest-and-sexiest-male-artist/|title=Mwanaume Amekula Sembe! Here Is Why Otile Brown Is Kenya's Youngest and Sexiest Male Artist|website=Kiss100.co.ke|accessdate=17 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/otile-brown-why-i-dumped-vera-sidika-otile-brown/36243ne|title=Why I dumped Vera Sidika – Otile Brown|website=Pulselive.co.ke|accessdate=17 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/thesauce/otile-brown-reveals-his-valentines-crush-in-new-song/|title=Otile Brown reveals his Valentine's crush in new song|website=Capitalfm.co.ke|accessdate=17 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/otile-brown-showers-praises-to-betty-kyallo-huddah-vera-in-new-hit-song-kenyan-girl/hdxdesj|title=Otile Brown showers Vera with Praise in new romantic song 'Kenyan Girl' (Video)|website=Pulselive.co.ke|accessdate=16 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sde.co.ke/article/2001291312/get-vera-sidika-pregnant-kenyans-tell-singer-otile-brown|title=Get Vera Sidika pregnant! Kenyans tell singer Otile Brown|website=Sde.co.ke|accessdate=17 February 2019}}</ref>He rose to fame after the release of his hit single "Imaginary Love" which features Khaligraph Jones.He released his debut studio album, Best of Otile Brown, in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hungama.com/album/best-of-otile-brown/26036007/|title=Best of Otile Brown|website=hungama.com|accessdate=23 May 2019}}</ref> It was supported by the singles "DeJavu" and "Aiyolela". |
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Otile Brown | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Jacob Obunga |
Born | Kisumu, Kenya | 21 March 1992
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2015 |
Labels | Independent |
Jacob Obunga better known mononymously as Otile Brown is a Kenyan independent R&B singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]He rose to fame after the release of his hit single "Imaginary Love" which features Khaligraph Jones.He released his debut studio album, Best of Otile Brown, in 2017.[8] It was supported by the singles "DeJavu" and "Aiyolela".
Background
Otile was born in Kisumu and raised in Mikindani, Mombasa. He is the last born in a family of five- three brothers and one sister.[9][10] Otile started singing and writing songs at age 13.[11]
In 2016, Otile rose to prominence after the release of his first single, "Imaginary Love", featuring Khaligraph Jones.[12][13]
Otile is known for his affairs with Vera Sidika, a Kenyan Socialite. Their relationship ended in August 2018.[14][15]
Since his breakthrough into the Kenyan music industry, Otile has garnered several awards including "Male Video of the Year" at Pulse Music Awards 2018 for his single "Baby Love".[16]
Discography
Singles
Title | Year of Release |
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Imaginary Love ft. Khaligraph Jones[17] | 2016 |
DeJavu | 2016 |
Basi | 2016 |
Alivyonipenda ft King Kaka[18] | 2016 |
Niseme Nawe | 2016 |
Shujaa Wako | 2016 |
Everything | 2016 |
Hello | 2016 |
Kistaarabu | 2017 |
Yule Mbaya | 2017 |
Acha Waseme | 2017 |
Mapenzi Hisia | 2017 |
Aiyolela | 2017 |
Chaguo la Moyo ft. Sanaipei Tande[19] | 2018 |
Baby Love[20] | 2018 |
Tamu Sana ft. Shetta[21] | 2018 |
Hi | 2018 |
Samantha | 2018 |
Vera | 2018 |
Nikupe Nini | 2018 |
Mungu wetu sote | 2018 |
Aje Anione | 2018 |
Kenyan Girl[22] | 2019 |
Crush[23] | 2019 |
Awards
- Nominee, Pulse Music Awards, Baby Love "Male Video of the Year" (2018) [24]
- Nominee, HiPipo Music Awards, EAST AFRICA Song of The Year -Kenya (2019) [25]
References
- ^ "I'm Kenya's highest-paid artiste – Otile Brown". The-star.co.ke. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown smokes joint as he dances seductively with new girl – VIDEO". Daily Nation. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Mwanaume Amekula Sembe! Here Is Why Otile Brown Is Kenya's Youngest and Sexiest Male Artist". Kiss100.co.ke. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Why I dumped Vera Sidika – Otile Brown". Pulselive.co.ke. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown reveals his Valentine's crush in new song". Capitalfm.co.ke. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown showers Vera with Praise in new romantic song 'Kenyan Girl' (Video)". Pulselive.co.ke. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ "Get Vera Sidika pregnant! Kenyans tell singer Otile Brown". Sde.co.ke. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Best of Otile Brown". hungama.com. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ^ "Pakate by Otile Brown - Mombasa star and Dreamland signee continues to shine". Kenyanmusic.co.ke. 13 August 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "The musical journey of Otile Brown". Hivisasa.com. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "Who is Otile Brown? 9 interesting". Kuko.co.ke. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ Muchemi, Terry (18 March 2015). "#EXCLUSIVE New Release From Otile Brown Featuring Khaligraph Jones 'Imaginary Love.' - VarCity". Varcity.co.ke. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown – Imaginary Love Feat. Khaligraph Jones 2015 New Kenyan Music". Capitalfm.co.ke. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Vera Sidika's love story ends in tearful break up with Otile Brown". Nairobinews.nation.co.ke. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ "CELEB BUZZ: Why Vera Sidika and Otile Brown's break-up is bad for their careers". Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Pulse Music Video Awards Are Back! Check Out The Nominees". Kenyanvibe.com. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Imaginary Love". Qobuz.com. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown, King Kaka Alivyonipenda". Tunebat.com. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "VIDEO: Otile Brown & Sanaipei Tande – 'Chaguo La Moyo'". Zipo.co.ke. 5 April 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "VIDEO: Otile Brown & Sanaipei Tande – 'Chaguo La Moyo'". Zipo.co.ke. 31 July 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "VIDEO: Otile Brown & Sanaipei Tande – 'Chaguo La Moyo'". Mpasho.co.ke. 9 January 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown Praises Ex-Lover Vera Sidika in his New single "Kenyan Girl"". Africanstand.com. 9 January 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "VIDEO: Music star Otile Brown drops a valentine hit (CRUSH) to all lovers in the world". Kenya Today. 5 February 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Full List Of Pulse Music Video Awards 2018 Nominees – Youth Village Kenya". Youthvillage.co.ke. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "Nominees". Hma.hipipo.com. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
External links
- "Watch: Otile Brown Pays Tribute to Kenyan Girls including Vera Sidika". Nairobinews.com. 22 January 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- "Otile Brown has so much love for Kenyan girls in latest release". Capitalfm.co.ke. 22 January 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- "Otile Brown Features Corazon Kwamboka's Sister As Vixen In New Video". Kahawatungu.com. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- "The 8 Best East African Songs of the Month". OkayAfrica.com. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- Digital, Standard. "Otile Brown 'shoves' a brand new Mercedes in Vera Sidika's face : SDV". Standardmedia.co.ke. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- Muchene, Esther. "Moved on? Otile Brown spotted with vlogger". Standard Digital News. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- "Otile Brown on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 22 April 2019.