Aituaje Iruobe (born September
1, 1969), who is mostly known as
WAJE which is the acronym for
“Words aren’t just enough” is a
Nigerian singer whose vocal range
covers three octaves. The lady
behind the remake of P-Square ’s
“Omoge Mi ” and the female voice
in the duo’s 2008 hit track “Do
Me”, Banky W "Thief my Kele", M.I
"One Naira"
Early life
Waje was born in Akure in Nigeria
then moved to Benin where she
was raised by her parents, Mr &
Mrs Iruobe. As a young and gifted
singer, she once sang gospel
tunes to the delight of the late
Archbishop Benson Idahosa of the
Word of Faith Church, Benin who
was quite impressed by her gift
and decided to cater for her all
through her secondary school
days, after which she moved to
Nsukka for a degree in social work
at University of Nigeria. While in
school, Waje was very much with
her musical side by making sure
she performed in school concerts
and fellowship. She made sure she
listened and learned from legends
she describes as her mentors,e.g.
WHITNEY HOUSTON,ARETHA
FRANKLIN E.T.C.
Career & Success
WAJE is a singer whose vocal
range covers three octaves, WAJE
was discovered singing in church
as an industrious young lady
whose love for humanity led her to
study SOCIAL WORKS in the
university of Nigeria Nsuka(UNN).
Being very industrious whilst in
school WAJE worked part-time in
tourism.she however still believed
she could touch a lot more with
her exceptional gift,this gave her
the drive to stay focused in her
first love MUSIC. in the year
2007 WAJE decided to take a step
and fully launch her music
career,still a student at the time
she paid her dues by doing a lot
of free shows and gigs,singing at
every given opportunity she
got.The first major spot light this
got WAJE was her being featured
in the hit single by PSQUARE titled
DO ME,a massive hit track across
Africa and some parts of Europe.
This helped boost her career a
little further,after which she
participated in ADVANCED
WARNING a reality TV show(which
featured artists that are upward
and on the verge of a break
through),the reality show was
organised by MTV base South
Africa and ZAIN Nigeria,where she
emerged first runner up.
WAJE has shared the stage with
various international artists,she
performed with the phenomenal
Wyclef Jean on stage in South
Africa,she also opened for Kerry
Hilson during a show organised in
calabar Nigeria,she has also
worked with a lot of artist making
good music and smash hit singles
One Naira with MI,DO ME (psquare
ft waje)and a whole lot more.
WAJE has a list of songs on air
that has also brought her a lot of
award nominations and winnings
also,she is also currently working
on her debut album which is going
to be out in 2013 and is titled
W.A.J.E (words aren't just
enough)WAJE is also currently
working with the youths of her
community through an
organisation she calls
WajeSafeHouse, where she teams
up with other NGOs quarterly to
help fight their cause.
NOMINATIONS
NIGERIAN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS
2009 (best new video)
DYNAMIX AWARDS 2009 (best new
act)
HIP-HOP AWARDS 2010*HEADIES*
(best vocals)
CITY PEOPLE AWARDS 2011(best
r&b female)
NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT
AWARDS 2011 (best pop/r&b artist
of the year.best new act of the
year)
HEADIES 2011 (best vocal
performer female,best r&b single)
.
EXQUISITE LADIES OF THE YEAR
2011 (female music art of the year)
CHANNEL O MUSIC VIDEO
AWARDS 2011 (most gifted female
video)
NIGERIAN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS
2011 (best contemporary afro
video)
DEAFA AFRO-EUROPE
ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS 2011
(best African art)
AWARDS
BEST RHYTHM AND BLUES SINGER
2011 CITY PEOPLE
ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS,
BEST FEMALE VOCALIST 2011
NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT
AWARDS,
BEST FEMALE VOCALIST 2011
HIPHOP WORLD AWARDS
(HEADIES),
BEST AFRICAN ART 2011 DEAFA
AFR0-EUROPE AWARDS,
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE 2010
SOUTH SOUTH AWARDS,
BEST FEMALE PERFORMER 2010
SOUTH SOUTH AWARDS,
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR 2013 CITY
PEOPLE AWARDS
1, 1969), who is mostly known as
WAJE which is the acronym for
“Words aren’t just enough” is a
Nigerian singer whose vocal range
covers three octaves. The lady
behind the remake of P-Square ’s
“Omoge Mi ” and the female voice
in the duo’s 2008 hit track “Do
Me”, Banky W "Thief my Kele", M.I
"One Naira"
Early life
Waje was born in Akure in Nigeria
then moved to Benin where she
was raised by her parents, Mr &
Mrs Iruobe. As a young and gifted
singer, she once sang gospel
tunes to the delight of the late
Archbishop Benson Idahosa of the
Word of Faith Church, Benin who
was quite impressed by her gift
and decided to cater for her all
through her secondary school
days, after which she moved to
Nsukka for a degree in social work
at University of Nigeria. While in
school, Waje was very much with
her musical side by making sure
she performed in school concerts
and fellowship. She made sure she
listened and learned from legends
she describes as her mentors,e.g.
WHITNEY HOUSTON,ARETHA
FRANKLIN E.T.C.
Career & Success
WAJE is a singer whose vocal
range covers three octaves, WAJE
was discovered singing in church
as an industrious young lady
whose love for humanity led her to
study SOCIAL WORKS in the
university of Nigeria Nsuka(UNN).
Being very industrious whilst in
school WAJE worked part-time in
tourism.she however still believed
she could touch a lot more with
her exceptional gift,this gave her
the drive to stay focused in her
first love MUSIC. in the year
2007 WAJE decided to take a step
and fully launch her music
career,still a student at the time
she paid her dues by doing a lot
of free shows and gigs,singing at
every given opportunity she
got.The first major spot light this
got WAJE was her being featured
in the hit single by PSQUARE titled
DO ME,a massive hit track across
Africa and some parts of Europe.
This helped boost her career a
little further,after which she
participated in ADVANCED
WARNING a reality TV show(which
featured artists that are upward
and on the verge of a break
through),the reality show was
organised by MTV base South
Africa and ZAIN Nigeria,where she
emerged first runner up.
WAJE has shared the stage with
various international artists,she
performed with the phenomenal
Wyclef Jean on stage in South
Africa,she also opened for Kerry
Hilson during a show organised in
calabar Nigeria,she has also
worked with a lot of artist making
good music and smash hit singles
One Naira with MI,DO ME (psquare
ft waje)and a whole lot more.
WAJE has a list of songs on air
that has also brought her a lot of
award nominations and winnings
also,she is also currently working
on her debut album which is going
to be out in 2013 and is titled
W.A.J.E (words aren't just
enough)WAJE is also currently
working with the youths of her
community through an
organisation she calls
WajeSafeHouse, where she teams
up with other NGOs quarterly to
help fight their cause.
NOMINATIONS
NIGERIAN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS
2009 (best new video)
DYNAMIX AWARDS 2009 (best new
act)
HIP-HOP AWARDS 2010*HEADIES*
(best vocals)
CITY PEOPLE AWARDS 2011(best
r&b female)
NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT
AWARDS 2011 (best pop/r&b artist
of the year.best new act of the
year)
HEADIES 2011 (best vocal
performer female,best r&b single)
.
EXQUISITE LADIES OF THE YEAR
2011 (female music art of the year)
CHANNEL O MUSIC VIDEO
AWARDS 2011 (most gifted female
video)
NIGERIAN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS
2011 (best contemporary afro
video)
DEAFA AFRO-EUROPE
ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS 2011
(best African art)
AWARDS
BEST RHYTHM AND BLUES SINGER
2011 CITY PEOPLE
ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS,
BEST FEMALE VOCALIST 2011
NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT
AWARDS,
BEST FEMALE VOCALIST 2011
HIPHOP WORLD AWARDS
(HEADIES),
BEST AFRICAN ART 2011 DEAFA
AFR0-EUROPE AWARDS,
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE 2010
SOUTH SOUTH AWARDS,
BEST FEMALE PERFORMER 2010
SOUTH SOUTH AWARDS,
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR 2013 CITY
PEOPLE AWARDS
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