The talented entertainer died this morning in Lagos. Here are 10 things you should know about him as seen on his website:
1. OLUMUYIWA OSINUGA aka NOMORELOSS was born in Lagos western Nigeria in the 70′s.
2. He attended A.D.R.A.O. International School for his secondary and primary education in Victoria Island, which is a highbrow area in Lagos Nigeria.
He started out in the world of entertainment as a rapper while in high school and later on switched to stand up comedy and became known as a compere at various events. He studied economics at the Ogun state university.
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3. In addition to being an amateur musical video director, he is also recognized as a television/radio host.
A supporter of talent development platforms, he has featured as celebrity judge on various talent platforms in Nigeria.
4. In 1999, Nomoreloss released the first single titled KILODE from his first album. In 2003 he released a follow up single titled IYAWO ASIKO, which was inspired by the highlife legend ORLANDO OWOH. The album titled INSPIRED was released in 2003 and was voted one of the best albums released within that year.
5. Nomoreloss was nominated in five categories in the AWARD FOR MUSICAL EXCELLENCE IN NIGERIA {A.M.E.N} AWARDS, which included BEST MALE VOCALIST, SONG OF THE YEAR, BEST NEW ACT, and BEST ACT SOLO.
6. He released a third single titled SURU from the same album that also went on to be a number one song in Nigeria.
In 2004, he released a new single titled OLOLUFE from his second album titled LET DEM SAY. In 2005, he released another single titled LET DEM SAY, which was produced by PAUL PLAY DAIRO.
This became the fifth single released by NOMORELOSS that made it to the number one spot in Nigeria.
7. After the death of his mother in 2006, he took a break from active singing for seven years, he returned to stage in 2013 by releasing a few singles. He released a free album in December 2013 titled STANDING (THEN and NOW). GRASS TO GRACE is his fourth album.
8. His musical role models are FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI, ORLANDO OWOH, IK DAIRO, KING WASIU AYINDE MARSHAL (KWAM 1), BOB MARLEY, and TRACY CHAPMAN.
9. He got married to Rhythm 93.7 FM OAPPhoenix (Adeola Osinuga) in 2008.
10. They had their daughter on Saturday, January 15, 2011.
