This madam is one of my very favorite Naija gospel singers. Her voice is so beautiful, and she fully represents her native Delta state in her music and her costuming - the perfect blend of the traditional and the modern.Before I tell you more about this very gifted lady, first my favorite music from Kefee:
Kokoroko (dang, I love this song!!)
Branama (ft Paul Play).
What can I say? I am a Kefee lover!!
A little about her from the blurb on her myspace page
Born to Deacon and Mrs. Andrew Obareki in Sapele, Delta State. Her music carrier started at the age of eight in the children’s choir. She moved on to the adult choir when she was fifteen and when she was eighteen she was made the choir Director because, she could teach the three parts namely Soprano, Alto & Tenor. The choir released a couple of albums where she took lead vocals and backup vocals as well. Unknown to her parents at that time that it would later lead to stardom. In 2000, she playfully composed and released an album titled “TRIP” with a friend; the album was a success and got them shows alongside artiste likes Tony Tetuila, Plantation boys and a long list of others. In December 2003 she signed on with Alec Music and released her first solo album as a female artiste. Kefee’s “BRANAMA” sold nine thousand audio cassettes in just three weeks of the albums release and over two million copies of CDs/VCDs in a month. Kefee was asked to perform in Aso Rock for the presidency, governors and also at many social events. She became the hottest Nigerian female artiste and won a number of awards including kORA'S BEST AFRICAN TRADITIONAL AWARD in South Africa, 2 TODAYS MUSIC AWARDS [TOMA], NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS, YOUTH EXCELLENCE AWARDS and the NIGER DELTA ADVANCEMENT AWARDS [NDAA] Kefee's fan base increased all over Africa and also on the international scene, she was invited to perform in London for charity and also in other parts of Europe and America.
You can find out more about her and listen to her music on her website. Where can you get her stuff? Well there is an online store on her website here. I have not tried it though as I find it a little cumbersome. I cannot seem to find her stuff anywhere else unfortunately.
But her voice is just amazing, kai!!
Enjoy.
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