Marvellous Odiete
Marvellous Odiete | |
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| Born | September 6, 1978 |
| Occupations | Gospel singer Songwriter |
| Years active | 1978 - Present |
| Known for | Gospel music MTN Project Fame Season 5 |
| Spouse | Joy Odiete |
Marvellous Efe Odiete (born 6 September 1978) is a Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Odiete was born on 6 September 1978 in Sapele, Delta State into a Christian family. He was introduced to music in his early years[vague] through the influence of his father Bishop John Odiete.[1] He grew up in the church circles and started playing the bass guitar at age 12. He studied political science at the University of Ibadan.[1]
Career
[edit]He was first runner up in MTN Project Fame (Season 5).[3][4] After a long hiatus he released various singles such as "Blow you a kiss", "You are worthy" and "I am not Alone".[5][6][7]
Personal life
[edit]He married Joy Ilibeno on February 14, 2013.[8]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Meet Marvellous! Naija's Gospel Music very own". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-12-08. Archived from the original on 2022-01-05. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ↑ "Marvellous, ex-Project Fame star, ends nine-year music hiatus". TheCable. 2021-09-05. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ↑ "Where Is MTN, Project Fame, Marvellous Odiete? Answers Here". Nigeriafilms.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-05. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ↑ "Project Fame ex-contestant Marvelous returns to music scene". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-10-03. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ↑ "How I conquered depression with music –Marvellous Odiete". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-10-02. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ↑ "Marvellous Odiete ends hiatus, returns to music". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-09-11. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ↑ "Gospel Musician, Marvellous Odiete, Returns to Stage with You Are Worthy". This Day. 2021-09-10. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ↑ "Project Fame Marvelous Odiete weds Joy llibeno". Nigeriafilms.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-05. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
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