Omawumi Megbele (born 13 April 1982), known by her stage name
Omawumi, is a
Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress of Itsekiri ethnicity She is a brand ambassador for
Globacom,
Konga.com, and Malta Guinness. She's also part of the campaign called "Rise with the Energy of Africa". She gained attention as the 2007 runner-up on
West African Idols, a reality TV show part of the
Idols franchise. Her sophomore album,
The Lasso of Truth, was reported to be a commercial success in Nigeria.