| Irewole Samuel Oni | |
| Alias: | Wole Oni |
| Birth Place: | Akure, Ondo State |
| Genre: | Jazz, Gospel music |
| Occupation: | Songwriter, Jazz artist, & music producer |
| Instrument: | Piano |
| Associated Acts: | Lara George, Midnight Crew, Folake Umosen |
Irewole Samuel Oni, known predominantly by his stage name, Wole Oni is a Nigerian born songwriter, Jazz artist, and music producer.[1] He is a United Nations International Ambassador for Peace, and has been endorsed by Yamaha Corporation Yamaha Gulf FZE as Yamaha first artist signed in the whole of Africa.[2] [3] He is a member of the Lagos Jazz Society. He is married with kids even though he doesn't like to discuss his marriage in public.
Born in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, Wole was a graduate of the University of Lagos where he studied Computer Science. He is the writer and producer of singles such as Cover me Lord and a Christmas song titled Come let Is adore Him.[4] Wole produced notable hit songs like Igwe by the Midnight Crew, Kosobabire by Folake Umosen, Ijoba Orun, Kolebaje, Halleluyah by Lara George, and many others.[5] [6] [7] As a Jazz artist, he has performed at notable Jazz and Rock concerts in UAE, USA, Ireland, South African, the United Kingdom, and other locations.[8]
Wole is the CEO of Instinct Productions and Wole Oni Music Productions (WOMP).[9] He performed at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit with Queen Elizabeth in attendance.[10]
Wole has won multiple awards in his career over the years. Among the notable ones include:AGMA UK Award for the best producer in Africa 2013, 2014, 2015, Kora award 2004, National Gospel Awards and others.[11] [12]