Nikki Laoye
Nikki Laoye | |
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| Birth name | Oyenike Laoye |
| Born | 19 December 1980 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Origin | Osun State, Nigeria |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Wahala Media Entertainment |
| Website | reverbnation |
Oyenike Laoye, known professionally as Nikki Laoye, is a Nigerian recording artist, singer, humanitarian, songwriter, dancer and occasional actress, renowned for her musical expressions and stage performances. As a recording artist, Laoye's music has earned her several awards including The Headies Award in 2013 for Best Female Vocal Performance and the All African Music Awards (AFRIMA) in 2014 for Best Female Artiste in African Inspirational Music. She is also well known for the 2006 hit song Never felt this Way before, the 2013 dance single "1-2-3", the soulful ballad "Only You", which she remixed in 2016 featuring Seyi Shay and the love song Onyeuwaoma featuring Banky W.
Her musical style is an urban contemporary sound with the fusion of alternative rock, R&B, hip hop, pop, soul, funk, jazz and Gospel.