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[ 0 => '{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2021}}', 1 => '{{Fanpov|date=April 2021}}', 2 => '', 3 => ''''Tolulope Yeboah''' (née Olumide; born in [[Toronto]]), known professionally as '''TolumiDE,''' is a [[Nigerian Canadians|Nigerian–Canadian]] singer-songwriter whose music is a mixture of [[Soul music|soul]] and African music.<ref name=ST>{{cite news|url=https://www.soultracks.com/first-listen-tolumide-throwback|title=First Listen: TolumiDE Goes Old School On "Throwback"|last=Oliver|first=Peggy|publisher=[[SoulTracks]]}}</ref> A former member of [[Black Canadian]] band [[Women Ah run Tings]], she has opened for [[Les Nubians]] and [[Toby Foyeh]] and Orchestra Africa (in addition to singing as a backup vocalist for the act), and headlined at [[Blues Alley]] in Washington D.C. TolumiDE's [[solo album]]s are ''My Love'' (2010) and ''Mama Sunshine'' (2018). Her performances have been covered in ''[[The Baltimore Sun]]'', Nigeria's ''[[Premium Times]]'', and music blogs like [[Singersroom]] and [[SoulTracks]]. She, or her videos, have appeared on [[Baltimore]]'s [[WBFF|Fox 45]], [[Voice of America]], Nigeria's [[Channels TV]], and [[BET International]].', 4 => '', 5 => '==Early life and career==', 6 => 'Born in [[Toronto]], Canada, to Olufolahan and Adeyinka Olumide, Tolulope Olumide was raised in [[Lagos]], Nigeria. After completing primary school at [[University of Lagos]] Staff School<ref name=VC/> and secondary school at [[Atlantic Hall]] (both in Lagos), she moved to back to Canada to study Fine Art at [[York University]].<ref name=swaggz>{{cite news|url=https://djswaggz.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/video-tolumide-for-me/|publisher=DjSwaggz.com|date=February 20, 2012|title=Video: Tolumide – For Me}}</ref> Olumide was at the same time part of the all-female [[dancehall]]/reggae/[[R&B]]/[[hip hop music|hip hop]] band [[Women Ah run Tings]], which were nominated for a Canadian Reggae Award three times.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://library.humber.ca/digital-archive/sites/default/files/coven/Nov11_99_Vol28_No9.pdf|last=Ho Sue|first=Michelle|title=Women ah running tings here|publisher=Humber Et Cetera|date=November 11, 1999|page=18}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://nowtoronto.com/music/running-tings|title=Running tings: Women's reggae posse hang tough|publisher=[[NOW Toronto]]|date=March 7, 2002|last=Liss|first=Sarah}}</ref> Recruited by the band's founder Lady Luscious at a summer job prior to college, she auditioned on the spot. Olumide toured with the band for six years, starting out as a [[backup singer]] then [[Lead singer|singing leads]], the youngest in the group.<ref name=VC>{{cite web|url=https://www.visualcollaborative.com/tolumide_dc/|title=TolumiDE|date=January 2019|publisher=[[Visual Collaborative]]}}</ref>', 7 => '', 8 => '==Solo career==', 9 => 'Shortly after moving to the United States to pursue a career in [[graphic design]], Olumide came up with her stage name, '''TolumiDE''' (pronounced ''Toe-lu-mee-day''), a [[Word play|play]] on a combination of her first and last names.<ref name=FAB/><ref name=Kellie>{{cite news|url=https://thatkelliegirl.wordpress.com/2010/02/13/ke-ma-rocky/|title=Ke ma Rocky|date=February 13, 2010|publisher=BlueJay Media}}</ref> Word of mouth about her solo performances percolated at [[open mic]]s, weddings, and festivals, and she quickly garnered a following<ref name=VC/> for her vocal presence and songwriting skills which fused [[soul music]] with [[Nigerian culture]], exploring themes of life, love,<ref name=FAB>{{cite news|url=http://fabmagazineonline.com/fab-video-for-me-by-tolumide-by-moses-akerele/#|last=Akerele|first=Moses|title=', 10 => 'FAB Video: "For Me" by TolumiDE|publisher=FAB Online|date=February 14, 2012}}</ref> joy and inspiration with mainly English lyrics and a touch of rhythm and her native [[Yorùbá language]].', 11 => '', 12 => 'TolumiDE's 2010 debut [[solo album]] ''My Love''<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/my-love-mw0002308570|title=TolumiDE: My Love|publisher=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> was critically praised.<ref name=ST/> Culture blogger ThatKellieGirl described her single "My Love (Ke me Rocky)", which TolumiDE sang on the ''Morning News Show'' on [[Baltimore]]'s [[WBFF|Fox 45]] on [[Memorial Day Weekend]] 2011, as "an uplifting song with a fun beat".<ref name=Kellie/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uJ2CZVJQFQ|title=TolumiDE Live on FOX 45 Morning News Show|publisher=YouTube|date=January 2, 2012}}</ref> As of April 2021, the YouTube music video for "My Love (Ke me Rocky)" has garnered more than 67,000 views.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmUj18YFMBA|title=TolumiDE – My Love – Music Video|website=YouTube}}</ref>', 13 => '', 14 => '''MVII Magazine'' in 2011 described TolumiDE as "a soulful vocalist reminiscent of [[India Aire]] or [[Mary Mary]], TolumiDE's African flair and musical styling exudes a finesse and an energy rarely seen in [[inspirational music]]".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://issuu.com/mviimagazine/docs/ecma-volume_2_issue_1_2011-large|title=Tolulope Yeboah|date=October 2011|work=MVII Magazine: Excellence in Christian Music Awards via Issuu}}</ref> In the secular world, [[BET International]] featured the music video for her single, "For Me", in a 2012 special to mark [[Whitney Houston]]'s death, re-airing it on the ''Ladies Love'' video show February 13 and 14.<ref name=FAB/> TolumiDE has said she wrote the song when she was considering dating and contemplating her role as a woman.<ref name=VC/> That year she performed at the [[Theatre Royal Stratford East]] during the [[2012 London Olympics]].<ref name=FAB2012/>', 15 => '', 16 => 'TolumiDE headlined at [[Blues Alley]] in 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wherevent.com/detail/TolumiDE-TolumiDE%EF%BB%BF-LIVE-Concert-at-Blues-Alley-Tues-Sept-17th|title=TolumiDE LIVE Concert at Blues Alley Tues Sept 17th}}</ref> and performed at the African American Festival in [[Baltimore]], an appearance covered in ''[[The Baltimore Sun]]'',<ref>{{cite news|url=https://digitaledition.baltimoresun.com/tribune/article_popover.aspx?guid=c09b1f42-f481-46ff-88ad-0b0e5e621427|title=Thousands Gather To Celebrate Community: African American Festival Focuses On Empowerment and Having a Good Time|last=Mirabella|first=Lorraine|newspaper=The Baltimore Sun}}</ref> and the [[National Cherry Blossom Festival]] in Washington D.C. in 2016. For the latter, Kevin Jackson was on guitar, Joshua Patani on bass guitar, and Emmanuel Blackwell on drums.<ref name=NCBF>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFfIXrnjxHY|title=Sweetest Taboo and Ekwe – Cherry Blossom Festival 2016|website=TolumiDE via YouTube}}</ref> She appeared at another area international fair, FestAfrica, the next year,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://festafricausa.com/?fbclid=IwAR3L8afRKRY3Fz71ZIc2c2ORVrR17bY9V7YhgRHjETrG2f8e52gjSsCRGMo|title=Preview 2017 Performance Schedule List Below|publisher=FestAfrica}}</ref> a return engagement, her first being in 2012.<ref name=FAB2012>{{cite news|url=http://fabmagazineonline.com/fab-new-video-more-than-youll-ever-know-by-tolumide/|title=', 17 => 'FAB New Video: ‘More than You’ll Ever Know’ by Tolumide|publisher=FAB Online|date=July 28, 2012}}</ref>', 18 => '', 19 => 'TolumiDE performed at MusikFest in [[eastern Pennsylvania]] in October 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSB-zK_IE4A|title=TolumiDE LIVE at MusikFest Bethlehem Pennsylvania|date=October 8, 2018|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> Her second album ''Mama Sunshine'' was released the following month. Olumide was interviewed by [[Voice of America]] upon the album's entry into the World Music category of the [[61st Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.voaportugues.com/a/top-10-americano-exclusivo---mama-sunshine-de-tolumide-submetido-aos-grammy-2019/5120184.html|title=Top 10 Americano: Exclusivo – Mama Sunshine de ToluMide submetido aos Grammy 2019|date=October 11, 2019|publisher=[[Voice of America]]|last1=de Lassalette', 20 => '|first1=Mayra|last2=Guedes|first2=Ana}}</ref>', 21 => '', 22 => 'TolumiDE opened for [[Les Nubians]], in December 2018 at [[Howard Theater]] in Washington D.C. which she has described as "a dream come true". She and her band performed selections from ''Mama Sunshine'' and other songs from their catalog along with previously unreleased tunes. The next year, TolumiDE also performed at the [[Atlas Performing Arts Center]] in Washington D.C.<ref name=VC/>', 23 => '', 24 => 'Her 2021 single "Throwback" is a song that recalls the simpler times of childhood. It received praise from the [[Singersroom]], whose writer stated: {{quote|Tolumide introduces us to Yoruba, one of the three major Nigerian languages through song. The rhythm is so good, you’re not going to notice anything but how it makes you want to move your feet. It's got a nice tone and engaging intent. Most will find themselves moving involuntarily, because they cannot resist and their bodies will betray you even if you’ve sworn never to dance, snap your fingers, sway, or tap your feet before you know it your neck will be giving you away.<ref name=SR>{{cite news|url=https://singersroom.com/content/2021-01-28/tolumide-releases-throwback-single/|title=TolumiDE Releases "Throwback" Single|date=28 January 2021|publisher=[[Singersroom]]}}</ref>}}', 25 => '', 26 => '==Style==', 27 => 'TolumiDE describes her music as "Suya Soul":', 28 => '', 29 => '{{quote|African heritage is very much part of all creative themes I explore as an artist in my music, fashion, cooking, and lifestyle. I describe my music as ''Suya Soul'' a phrase I coined to describe the fusion of contemporary R&B with African music. [[Suya]], being a popular spicy grilled [[shish kebab]] [[indigenous]] to Nigeria and many West African countries, represents the [[alternative music]] flavor I offer to listeners who love soulful music.<ref name=VC/>}}', 30 => '', 31 => 'The band's performing repertoire also includes [[Cover (music)|cover]]s of [[Sade (singer)|Sade]] and [[Onyeka Onwenu]]. The singer-songwriter also designs the [[graphics]] for her music brand.<ref name=VC/>', 32 => '', 33 => '==Work for Toby Foyeh and Orchestra Africa ==', 34 => 'TolumiDE also sings as a backup vocalist for [[Toby Foyeh]] and Orchestra Africa and has been doing so for over 10 years. When Foyeh started teaching her to play guitar, he would call her up to perform solo before the full Orchestra Africa performs. One such show was on February 4, 2016, at [[East Carolina University]] in [[Greenville, North Carolina]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://issuu.com/theeastcarolinian/docs/ecu_02_3a02|title=Black History Month Opening Celebration Featuring The Toby Foyeh Band & Orchestra|date=February 2, 2016|publisher=The East Carolinian|page=A6}}</ref>', 35 => '', 36 => '==Memberships==', 37 => 'TolumiDE is a member of the [[Recording Academy]] and a voting member of the [[Grammys]] (as Tolumide Yeboah). She is also member of the nonprofit Afropolitan Youth Association, the [[Maryland]]-based hosts of FestAfrica.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://afropolitanyouth.org|website=Afropolitan Youth Association|title=About Us}}</ref>', 38 => '', 39 => '==Personal life==', 40 => 'She is married and is based in Washington D.C.<ref name=SR/>', 41 => '', 42 => '==Awards and distinctions==', 43 => '*Nominated, Best International Artist, [[Nigeria Entertainment Awards|Nigerian Entertainment Awards]], 2013<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/137094-nigerian-entertainment-award-announces-2013-nominees.html|title=Nigerian Entertainment Awards announces 2013 nominees|date=May 31, 2013|last=Abimboye|first=Michael|publisher=[[Premium Times]]}}</ref>', 44 => '*Nominated, Best Female Artist Diaspora (USA), [[Kora Awards]], [[Cote d’Ivoire]], 2012<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.channelstv.com/tag/tolumide/|title=Tag, Tolumide|publisher=[[Channels TV]]}}</ref>', 45 => '*Nominated, Gospel/Inspirational Vocalist, [[Washington Area Music Association]] Awards, 2010<ref name=wam>{{cite news|url=https://sites.google.com/view/wama-dc/home/wammie-awards-2006-2015/25th-wammies-2010|title=25th Wammies (2010)|publisher=[[Washington Area Music Association]] Archives}}</ref>', 46 => '*Nominated, Gospel/Inspirational Recording, Washington Area Music Association Awards, 2010, for "My Love"<ref name=wam/>', 47 => '*Nominated, Most Gifted [[R&B]] Video, [[Channel O Music Video Awards|Channel O Music Video Award]], 2010<ref name=ChTV>{{cite news|url=https://www.channelstv.com/tag/nigerian-entertainment-awards/|title=Tolumide drops For Me!|date=July 10, 2012|publisher=[[Channels TV]]}}</ref>', 48 => '*[[Charm City]] Stage Headliner and Sound-Off Competition Winner, [[Artscape (festival)|ArtScape]], 2010<ref name=ChTV/>', 49 => '*Nominated, Urban/R&B/Soul Album, the [[Covenant Awards]], 2010<ref name=ChTV/>', 50 => '*Outstanding African Artist, African Heritage Award Winner, 2009<ref name=ChTV/>', 51 => '', 52 => '==Discography==', 53 => '* ''Specialty'' ([[Extended play|EP]], 2007)<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/specialty-mw0001294084|title=TolumiDE Specialty|publisher=AllMusic}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/specialty-patrick-turner-mix/266994372?i=266995206|title=Specialty EP Tolumide}}</ref>', 54 => '*''My Love'' (2010) ', 55 => '*''Mama Sunshine'' (2018)', 56 => '', 57 => '==References==', 58 => '<references/>', 59 => '', 60 => '==External links==', 61 => '*[https://www.tolumidemusic.com/ Official website]', 62 => '', 63 => '[[Category:Living people]]', 64 => '[[Category:1977 births]]', 65 => '[[Category:York University alumni]]', 66 => '[[Category:Canadian contraltos]]', 67 => '[[Category:Canadian people of Yoruba descent]]', 68 => '[[Category:Canadian songwriters]]', 69 => '[[Category:Canadian gospel singers]]', 70 => '[[Category:Canadian soul singers]]', 71 => '[[Category:Canadian jazz singers]]', 72 => '[[Category:Nigerian emigrants to Canada]]', 73 => '[[Category:Canadian people of Nigerian descent]]', 74 => '[[Category:Soul singers]]', 75 => '[[Category:Gospel singers]]', 76 => '[[Category:Reggae singers]]', 77 => '[[Category:Yoruba female musicians]]', 78 => '[[Category:21st-century Canadian women singers]]', 79 => '[[Category:21st-century Canadian singers]]', 80 => '[[Category:Black Canadian singers]]', 81 => '[[Category:Black Canadian women]]', 82 => '[[Category:Nigerian gospel singers]]', 83 => '[[Category:Yoruba musicians]]', 84 => '[[Category:Yoruba-language singers]]' ]