A Nigerian musician, Jemiriye Adeniji, has been honoured as the 2022 Pittsburgh Artist of the Year.
The award was organised by Style Week Pittsburgh (SWP) in Pennsylvania, United States.
Jemiriye, who is based in Pittsburgh, is a fashion icon.
In her words, the musician who released a single ‘Tambele’ in August while touring the cities of France, said: ” As the saying goes, ‘a prophet has no honour in his hometown’. This award means so much to me. To be celebrated at home here in Pittsburgh is a big deal for this Black girl that just followed her dream passionately against all odds. A big thank you to the organizers of Style Week Pittsburgh and my entire Pittsburgh family for creating an enabling environment and loving me just the way I am. I dedicate this award to all my wonderful fans for your constant show of support and love. ”
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Jemiriye is set to release the visuals of ‘Tambele’, a single.
Jemiriye, who was a Nigeria Idol 2012 finalist, has released singles such as ‘My Body’ ‘Lagos’ and ‘Saami Iye’ to name a few.
She uses her songs to campaign for the liberation of the African woman, campaign for child education, discourage child marriage and rally support for peace in Africa.
In a stellar performance in 2006, Jemiriye led the theme song at the Pan African Women Conference in South Africa and in attendance was Ms. Winnie Mandela and other notable African women leaders.
Jemiriye’s music is deeply rooted in the Yoruba folk/traditional rhythms and Afrobeat.
Born in Osun state, Nigeria, as a child, Jemiriye lived with her grandma in the village in Ibadan, Oyo state where she was exposed to the beauty of African culture.
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