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Ileowo Bennylee (born Benjamin Olamigoke Adewola; 30 May 1993),better known as Bennylee, is a Nigerian singer, Rapper , songwriter, composer and author. He started recording music in 2008 while in secondary school.
Bennylee | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Benjamin Olamigoke Adewola |
| Also known as | Omo mama eleja |
| Born | 30 May 1993 , Ondo State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afro pop |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Independent |
Bennylee released his debut studio album Omo mama eleja[1] , in 2017[2] which house over 17 Tracks with diverse genres. it received positive reviews from music critics and was succeeded by 4 singles; Gbera (2018) The Return (2018) Say No to abortion (2019) , Celebrity and Agba Awo (2020)[3]
Early life and career beginnings
Benjamin Olamigoke Adewola was born in Ikoya okitipupa Local government of Ondo state and was raised in irele. He was initially interested in playing football after graduating from secondary school. In 2009 , he recorded his first song "Lori street" and later, "Mo Ma Eniyan" (aka Ankatoka) An Ikale inspired Rap song which is inspired and delivered by Bennylee home language "Ikale" Bennylee further in his career race to work on other songs like "Labalaba" "subsidy" and "Ile owo" in 2016 which makes the Kuti family invites him for several Felaboration performances in the Fela shrine in ikeja throughout 2016 and 2017.. Bennylee was sighted alongside Motunrayo Kuti and Seun kuti early and late 2016 which make his fans believe he might get a record deal with the Kuti
Bennylee was inspired to create music after being influenced by the likes of Ebenezer Obey .
Bennylee gained admission to Federal polytechnic Ado Ekiti where he studied , Science laboratory technology and later further for a bachelor’s degree at Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko Afterwards he then decided to pursue a full time career in music.
Artistry
Bennylee’s music is a mixture of Afro pop , highlife , Fuji and Hiphop , He told Adoy in an interview that his music can easily be called Afrocentric due to its ability of getting across to the people and giving a vivid interpretation of the African culture.
Personal Life
Bennylee has two sons and a daughter , who he uploaded recently on his Instagram page prior to the release of his new single celebrity off the *Tribe of Benjamin EP* which is set to drop anytime soon. Aside being a musician , Bennylee is also a great philanthropist who sees others first in all areas of life. He has contributed to the growth and success of so many people either known to him or not. Currently working on his own charity foundation which will be launched the same day his much anticipated extended project will be released.
Awards and nominations
Bennylee’s contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned him several achievements. He received numerous awards and he’s tagged the most awarded Uprising act in Ondo state by OSMA
Rookie of the year 2016 CMA AWARD
Artiste of the year 2017 Osma Award
Song of the year 2017 "paper ft scripts" Osma Award
Best collaboration 2017 "Paper ft scripts" Osma Award
Best alternative song "Buhari how far" 2017 Osma Award
Best alternative songs "No to abortion" ft Ovuemax 2019 Osma Award
Discography
Omo mama Eleja (2017)
Singles
Ile owo (2016) Paper ft scripts (2017) The Return (2018) Say no to abortion ( 2019) Celebrity (2020)
- ^ "BENNYLEE'S OMO MAMA ELEJA (OME) FULL EP ALBUM REVIEW BY AYODELE OJO". The OSMAs.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Bennylee - Omo Mama Eleja (EP) « tooXclusive". tooXclusive. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "WE HAVE SPENT OVER N3M ON AGBA AWO REMIX AND WE ARE STILL SPENDING MORE - BENNYLEE". THE OSMAs. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2021.