Ibiyemi - It Would Be

Ibiyemi (Ibiyemi Ajakaiye) is a talented singer and songwriter with a rich, distinctive and soulful voice, known and loved by connoisseurs of contemporary adult urban soul for delivering

lyrics exploring the various dimensions to love. Ibiyemi, who counts Mary J. Blige, Lauryn Hill, Tracy Chapman, and the legendary Stevie

Wonder, among her musical influences, began her professional career in 2003 as a backup vocalist for more established artistes; however, the call of her artistic spirit soon led to her going it alone as a solo artiste.

On July 4, 2004, Ibiyemi gave her first major solo performance, singing the Nigerian national anthem at a ceremony organized by the United States’ mission in Nigeria to celebrate the 228th Independence ceremony of the United States. More performances followed, among them a year-long engagement in 2005 as the in-house lead vocalist at the Le’Meridien Hotel Abuja (now Nicon Luxury Hotel)—performing three nights a week before appreciative aidiiences—and also the privilege of performing the Nigerian national anthem at the May 2007 Presidential Inauguration ceremony.

Ibiyemi embarked on a career as a solo recording artiste, releasing the singles “Can You Love Me” and “Ma Se Bo Se To” on her independent “Brownestone Productions” label. Both songs proved popular with the public, with “Can You Love Me” featured on the soundtrack to the November Movies production “Caught In The Middle” (starring Nollywood icons Richard Mofe Damijo and Dakore Egbuson), and also adopted as the Theme song for the popular television soap opera “168”, which aired on television stations nationwide. Opportunities to perform alongside world acclaimed artists including Asa and Grammy award nominee Femi Kuti soon followed.

August 2010 saw the release of Ibiyemi’s debut album “Love Always Wins”. Powered by the hit first single, “Don’t Leave Me” (which was nominated for “Best Vocal Performance by a Female” at the 2010 Hip Hop World Awards, 2010 “Best R&B Song” and “Best Female Video” at the 2010 Sound City Music Awards, and “Best R&B Video” at the 2010 Nigerian Music Video, the album has enjoyed modest success in Nigeria, with success set to continue with the success of the recently-released second single “Ore”, an ode to the beautiful love found in friendship. An original soul talent, Ibiyemi is a refreshing and authentic music talent whose career trajectory bears watching as it evolves.

It Would Be - a musical composition by AbOriginal Music artiste, Ibiyemi. This one's a classic soulful duet with rising soul singer, Dipo. "It Would Be" appears on, and is the forthcoming single from Ibiyemi’s debut album Love Always Wins which is currently available on iTunes. Ibiyemi would like to offer It Would Be as a free download to all lovers of soul music just because it's her birthday.

Ibiyemi ft. Dipo - It would Be

Ibiyemi - It Would Be (Lyrics)

Ta ba fera
Baby it would be
So nice
So nice

Verse 1

I’ve been thinking, how e go be
If we could be together?
Like sailing out in the sea
Blue skies and perfect weather
I wanna go where your wind blows
Discover places that only you know
Let me take you, take you, oh baby
Take you on this journey far and wide
Let’s begin our lives tonight

Verse 2

I dream of lazy days
We dance and laugh the night away
Hours soaking up the sun
Counting the stars one by one
I can’t deny the things you do to me baby
What you do to me baby
And if you’ve got a feeling
I’ve got a feeling
Let’s try and feel it together

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Ibiyemi releases new single - ORE

Ibiyemi is a singer, songwriter with a particular love for soul music. She was born on the 22nd of May 1981 in San Francisco, California to the Ajakaiye family of Kogi state in Northern Nigeria.

Her musical influences include Mary j Blige, Lauryn Hill, Tracy Chapman, and the legendary Stevie Wonder

Ibiyemi’s professional career began in 2003 when she began performing as a back- up vocalist for other more established artistes.

On the 4th of July 2004 she made her first major solo performance singing the national anthem at the 228th independence ceremony of the United States, organised by the US mission in Nigeria. That became the first of many such performances, including the privileged opportunity to perform the national anthem at the historic Presidential Inaugural ceremony in May of 2007.

In late 2005, Ibiyemi’s love for live music led her to embrace the stage, becoming the lead vocalist in a high profile band which saw her thrilling audiences three nights a week with beautiful renditions of timeless classics at the Le’Meridien Hotel Abuja (now Nicon Luxury Hotel) for over a year.

Ibiyemi has achieved modest success and popularity with the singles ‘Can you love me?’, ‘Don’t leave me’and recently ‘Ore’.

‘Can You love me?’, her first single, has since been featured on the soundtrack to the November Movies production ‘Caught In the middle’ starring Richard Mofe Damijo and Dakore Egbuson. It has also been adopted as the Theme song For Alphavision Media’s Television soap opera production “168”, aired on local television stations nationwide.

‘Don’t Leave Me’ won her a coverted nomination at the HipHop World Awards 2010 in the category of Best Vocal performance by a female.

Ibiyemi has performed alongside world acclaimed artists including Asa and Grammy award nominee Femi Kuti.

Her highly anticipated album ‘Love always wins’ was released on August 28, 2010. The album is available on iTunes and some stores in Lagos. Ore (yoruba for FRIEND) is Ibiyemi's latest single and was just released. It's a beautiful song that talks about friendship; Ibiyemi's voice is so rich!

Ibiyemi - ORE

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www.ibiyemi.com, www.myspace.com/ibiyemi

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Ibiyemi in her true colors 2

The Second of a series of Special Performances counting down to the album release.
Featuring:
Live performances of selected songs from the upcoming debut album 'Love Always Wins' as well as a selection of her favorite classics.
Special guest appearances.

“I guess the love affair with music for me started pretty early.I had a comment on my nursery school report that read “she loves to sing”. I sang everywhere and anywhere, really loud. Soon enough I realised people were listening. I haven’t stopped since”.

Venue: BACCHUS 57 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi
Date: Feb 28 (sunday)
Time: 6 p.m.

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Ibiyemi - Don't leave me (video)

We featured Ibiyemi's bio sometimes in september
CLICK HERE to read about her.
We are so glad she has finally released the video
to the song we fell in love with.

New music from One Management Recording Artiste, IBIYEMI.
This is the Official Video for the Single 'Don't Leave Me' off her soon to be released Debut Album 'Love Always Wins'.

It was shot on location in South Africa and directed by Tosin Igho for IGHO Productions.

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Ibiyemi sings "don't leave me"

"Don't leave me" is the newest single by Ibiyemi
In this beautiful english/yoruba ballad,
she makes a plea to a loved one
urging him not to leave cause they are meant to be forever."

The song is nothing short of beautiful
and it really showcases her rich, soulful voice.


BIO

Ibiyemi Ajakaiye was born in the 80's in San Francisco, California to Nigerian parents from Kogi state. She is a singer/songwriter with a special love for soul music and all its fusion possibilities. Her musical influences include Mary j Blige, Lauryn Hill, Tracy Chapman,Marvin Gaye,Sam Cooke and the legendary Stevie Wonder. Ibiyemi’s professional career began in 2003 even though she has been singing all her life. She has done back-up vocals on stage and in the studio for several artistes.

She served as lead singer in a high profile band based in Abuja for over a year,performing at major public and private functions. Also, as a solo artiste she has performed at numerous shows and concerts within Abuja. Ibiyemi loves to sing, read and hangout with new acquaintances. She is the 8th child of 11 children (6boys and 5girls) born to Ambassador and Mrs. Ajakaiye of Mopa in Kogi state, Nigeria. She is currently working on completing her debut album ‘love always wins’ while thrilling audiences with the radio singles ‘can you love me’, 'Don’t leave me’ and ‘Ma se bo se to’.

Hear these tracks on Ibiyemi's Myspace Page

Look out! She might be coming to a venue near you!

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