Omawumi Megbele (born April 13, 1982), known by her stage name Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress. 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 sophmore album, The Lasso of Truth, was reported to be a commercial success in Nigeria.
