Bowofoluwa Olufisayo Odunsi, better known as Odunsi the Engine is a Nigerian artist acclaimed for his work as a singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer.<\/p>\n
He gained prominence in 2018 with his first album, “Rare,” which received award nominations at The Headies and SoundCity MVP Awards.<\/p>\n
As a pivotal figure in the innovative Nigerian Alt\u00e9 music movement, Odunsi is hailed as a trailblazer of the genre.<\/p>\n
The New York Times highlighted him in 2019 as a driving force in the emerging wave of Nigerian music.<\/p>\n
FACTS ABOUT ONDUNSI THE ENNGINE<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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- FULL NAME:<\/strong> Bowofoluwa Olufisayo Odunsi<\/li>\n
- DATE OF BIRTH:<\/strong> June 7, 1997<\/li>\n
- PLACE OF BIRTH:<\/strong> Lagos, Nigeria<\/li>\n
- NATIONALITY:<\/strong> Nigerian<\/li>\n
- OCCUPATIONs:<\/strong> Singer, Songwriter, Rapper, Record Producer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Odunsi (The Engine) was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on June 7, 1996.<\/p>\n
Growing up in Lagos, he was influenced by R&B musicians such as Donell Jones, Sade, Prince, and King Sunny Ade, largely due to his older brother’s taste in music.<\/p>\n
Although he had a good relationship with his siblings, he often felt lonely during his teenage years and ultimately dropped out of school in 2015 because of challenges related to A.D.H.D., which later became a source of inspiration for his music.<\/p>\n
CAREER<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
While in high school, Odunsi and his friends began to experiment with music, writing songs in class before he embarked on a professional music career in 2015, initially working as a record producer and rapper before transitioning to singing.<\/p>\n
His first single, “Vibrate,” was released in 2016, followed by “Happy Hour” featuring Okuntakinte, which garnered attention from the Mobo Awards.<\/p>\n
He continued to release singles and collaborations, culminating in his debut studio album, “Time Of Our Lives,” released that same year.<\/p>\n
His second studio album, “Rare,” achieved success and included collaborations with artists like Davido, Amaarae, and Nasty C.<\/p>\n
In 2020, he launched his third studio album, “EVERYTHING YOU HEARD IS TRUE.”<\/p>\n
PERSONAL LIFE<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Born on June 7, 1996, Odunsi (The Engine) originates from Lagos, Nigeria. He departed from university in Ghana in 2015 to focus on music, influenced by his battles with ADHD.<\/p>\n
Even though he is tight-knit with his siblings, the age differences can occasionally create a sense of detachment for him.<\/p>\n
These individual encounters significantly influence his music and artistic creativity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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