| 词条 | Femi Leye | ||||||||||
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| name = Femi Leye | image = Femi Leye at O2, London.jpg | background = solo_singer | birth_name = Oluwafemi Abolade Leye | birth_date = | birth_place = Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria | genre = Smooth jazz, soul | occupation = Musician | instrument = Guitar | years_active = 2008–present | label = | associated_acts =Adekunle Gold, Di'Ja, Simi, Moelogo | website = {{URL|femileye.com}} }} Oluwafemi Abolade Leye, known professionally as Femi Leye, is a Nigerian guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer, and composer. His music combines African ethnic sounds and Yoruba lyrics with contemporary soul and rhythm and blues. Early life and educationFemi was born in Ogba, Lagos. He graduated from Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, with a degree in Food Science and Technology.[1] CareerHe grew up listening to his father's vinyls of artists like King Sunny Ade[2], Ebenezer Obey, and Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. At age 14, Femi taught himself how to play the guitar, with heavy influences from musical legends like Jimmy Dludlu, Lionel Loueke, George Benson, Norman Brown and Wes Montgomery. After graduating from college, he went on the play at a small Church, Christ Apostolic Church, Ago Adura, Oko Oba, Lagos, and later, professionally, on a retainer, with a band at Eko Hotel & Suites. He went on to score musicals and spoke word performances by Titilope Sonuga and Wanawana[3][4]. He also had production credits and played for artists such as Youssou N'dour, Angélique Kidjo, Salif Keita[5], Akon, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Adekunle Gold, Di'ja, Reminisce, Chidinma Ekile, Burnaboy, Juls, and Brymo. 2010–2011: Career beginningsFemi produced his first song, "Irawo Owuro", which means "Morning Star". It is a contemporary jazz song with heavy African sound influences. 2014–2015: Ekaabo & IbukunIn 2014, he released his first official single titled, "Smile", which received massive airplay from popular radio stations. He will later release his debut studio album in August 2015, titled Ekaabo[6], which means "Welcome" in Yoruba. The album is a 10-song project of African infused Contemporary Jazz and Funk. In 2015, he teamed up with Chopstix and released a joint project titled "Ibukun"[7] 2017–presentIn September 2017, Femi released the album Ekaabo Live which was recorded from The Ekaabo Concert at the Lagoon Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos in June 3rd 2017.[8] In June 2017, with his friend Adekunle Gold he started the band The 79th Element. The band has toured across Africa, Europe and the U.S.[9] He performed at the 2018 AMVCA Awards[10] and presented a speech at TEDxLagos.[11] Personal lifeFemi is married to Iniabasi Itama, an artist, vocalist and radio presenter, in April 2018[12]. Discography
Awards and nominations{{Expand list|date=October 2015}}
See also{{portal|Biography}}
References1. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.edufrica.com/2015/03/femi-leye-jamb-music-star-lessons-africans/|title=True African Gems: Nigerian Musician Femi Leye|date=2015-03-02|work=Edufrica|access-date=2018-08-22|language=en-US}} 2. ^{{Cite news|url=http://simplyjazz.com.ng/sunny-ade-is-the-reason-i-play-guitar-femi-leye/|title=Sunny Ade is the reason I play guitar- Femi Leye|date=2016-07-17|work=Simply Jazz|access-date=2018-08-23|language=en-US}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/12/band-aid-a-musical-play-returns-for-christmas-featuring-jide-kosoko-gideon-okeke-emmaohmygod-femi-leye-patrick-diabuah-phebean-oluwadare-december-24th-27th/|title=Band Aid, A Musical Play Returns for Christmas - Featuring Jide Kosoko, Gideon Okeke, EmmaOhMyGod, Femi Leye, Patrick Diabuah & Phebean Oluwadare {{!}} December 24th – 27th - BellaNaija|website=www.bellanaija.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-23}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/08/finale-lai-mohammed-ireti-doyle-adebola-williams-attend-openwithtitilope-photos/|title=The Finale! Lai Mohammed, Ireti Doyle, Adebola Williams attend #OpenWithTitilope {{!}} Photos - BellaNaija|website=www.bellanaija.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-23}} 5. ^{{Citation|last=Channels Television|title=EN: How I Met And Produced For Music Legend, Youssou N'dor - Femi Leye|date=2016-04-18|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfyaRmb-3Iw|access-date=2018-08-23}} 6. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.pulse.ng/buzz/femi-leye-musician-releases-debut-album-ekaabo-id4186833.html|title=Femi Leye: Musician releases debut album "Ekaabo"|last=Akan|first=Joey|access-date=2018-08-22|language=en-US}} 7. ^{{Cite news|url=https://notjustok.com/song/femi-leye-ayo/|title=Femi Leye - Ayo - Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video|date=2015-06-17|work=Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video|access-date=2018-08-23|language=en-US}} 8. ^{{Citation|last=Channels Television|title=EN: Femi Leye Brings Out Adekunle Gold At 'Ekaabo Concert' In Lagos|date=2017-06-12|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qKW88EboTc|access-date=2018-08-23}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/05/adekunle-gold-79th-element-singer/|title=Adekunle Gold & The 79th Element! Singer unveils New Band |website=www.bellanaija.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-23}} 10. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/fashion/see-your-favourite-movie-stars-looks-at-amvcas-nominees-party-id8715555.html|title=See your favourite movie stars looks at AMVCAs nominees party|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|access-date=2018-08-23|language=en-US}} 11. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/08/tedxlagos-spotlight/|title=12 Powerful Speeches, Networking, Entertainment! TEDxLagos 2018 was focused on Spotlighting Africa & its People - BellaNaija|website=www.bellanaija.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-23}} 12. ^{{cite web|url=https://flytimetv.com/2018/04/09/photos-from-the-wedding-of-afrojazz-artist-femi-leye-and-ini-itama/|title=Photos From The Wedding of AfroJazz Artist Femi Leye and Ini Itama – Flytime TV|website=flytimetv.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-23}} 13. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.thebeatzawards.com/winners-2016.html|title=The Beatz Awards Official Site|website=www.thebeatzawards.com|access-date=2018-08-23}} External links
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