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Waje

Aituaje Aina Vivian Ebele Iruobe, professionally known as Waje, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter born on 1 September 1980 in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. She discovered her vocal gift early, performing in the church choir and earning educational support from Archbishop Idahosa. Waje studied Social Work at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and began her music career in 2007. She rose to prominence featuring on P-Square’s hit “Do Me” and later released her debut studio album, W.A.J.E, in 2013. Beyond music, she has acted (e.g., in the film *Tunnel*), served as a judge on *The Voice Nigeria*, and co-founded media company Hermanes Media in 2019. Her 2022 album *Waje 2.0* featured top artists like Tiwa Savage and Falz.

Awards & Nominations

• 2011 – Nigeria Entertainment Awards: Best Female Vocalist – Won :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
• 2011 – The Headies (Hip Hop World Awards): Best Female Vocalist – Won :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• 2011 – DEAF-Afrotainment Europa Awards: Best African Act – Won :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• 2010 – South-South Awards: Best Vocal Performance – Won :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• 2011 – South-South Awards: Best Female Performer – Won :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• 2013 – The Headies: Best Reggae/Dancehall Single (“I Wish”) – Won :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• 2022 – The Headies: Best Vocal Performance (Female) (“Last Time”) – Won :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Multiple wins – Best Vocal Performance (Female): Waje is among artists with multiple wins in this category at The Headies :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

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Music Content

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  Album 3 years ago

  Waje – Unbroken (Album)

  Multi-talented singer, Waje has released her long-awaited studio album titled, ‘Unbroken‘. Speaking about the release of her project, she wrote: “I give praise to a beautiful God who...

About the Artist

Aituaje Aina Vivian Ebele Iruobe, professionally known as Waje, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter born on 1 September 1980 in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. She discovered her vocal gift early, performing in the church choir and earning educational support from Archbishop Idahosa. Waje studied Social Work at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and began her music career in 2007.

Date of Birth: September 1, 1980

Location: Nigeria

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