Things get Heated as Omawumi Leaves Interview after “Smoking & Drinking” Allegations

About Omawumi

Omawumi Boma Megbele-Yussuf, known mononymously by Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress of Itsekiri ethnicity. She was the 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 second album, Lasso of Truth (2013), was reported to be a commercial success in Nigeria.