#CelebrityScope9 (WcW) - 'Waje'

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Aituaje Iruobe known as WAJE (an acronym for "Words aren’t just enough"), is a Nigerian singer whose vocal range covers three octaves. She participated in the remake of P-Square’s "Omoge Mi" and on the duo’s 2008 hit track “Do Me". She was also on Banky”s "Thief My Kele" and M.I's "One Naira".^[1] In 2016, she was one of the four judges in the inaugural season of The Voice Nigeria.

Waje was born in Akure, Ondo State in Nigeria then moved to Benin City, Edo State, and was raised by her parents. She was the first child and the first daughter in her family. Her parents got divorced when she was young, and had to overcome difficult situations.

Waje attended the Word of Faith Group of Schools and joined the choir. As a young singer she once sang gospel tunes to the delight of the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa of Church of God misson int. Archbishop Benson was quite impressed by her singing and decided to help her throughout her whole secondary school days. She then moved to Nsukka to receive a degree in social work at University of Nigeria (UNN). During her school years, Waje focused on her musical works such as school concerts and fellowships. She listened and learned from her mentors such as Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin to improve her music.

Waje's vocal range covers three octaves. She was found singing in church. She studied social work at the University of Nigeria (UNN) and worked part-time in tourism. In 2007, Waje launched her music career. She was still a student at the time and paid her dues by doing lots of free music shows and gigs.

In 2008, she featured in the P-Square hit track titled "Do Me". This track was widely known across Africa and some parts of Europe. She participated in Advanced Warning (a reality TV show which featured artists that are on the verge of a breakthrough). The reality show was organised by MTV Base South Africa and Zain Nigeria, where she was the runner up.

In 2010, 360nobs.com did a special spotlight on Waje with the emphasis "Words Aren’t Just Enough….I’m Speechless"

Waje has shared the stage with artists such as Wyclef Jean in South Africa, opening for Kerry Hilson during a show organised in Calabar, and has also worked with artists who had hit singles, including "One Naira" with M.I and "Do Me" with P-Square. She collaborated with Dencia on "True Love" and has songs that have received awards and nominations. She released her self-titled debut studio album in 2013.

After her November 2014 video success with "Coco Baby", in August 2015, she released single titled "Left For Good" featuring Patoranking and Godwin Strings.

Waje headlined the song ‘Strong girl’ which is the theme song for ONE Campaign's ‘Poverty is Sexist’ in 2015 and also joined Bono in Lagos, Nigeria for the Lagos campaign in 2015.

Waje was among the judges for The Voice Nigeria alongside TuBaba (2face Idibia), Timi Dakolo and Patoranking.

She released a single titled OH MY in November 2018 and later released her Album  same 2018,titled REDVELVET. Waje has also made an acting debut on the movie called Tunnel, with Femi Jacobs, Patrick Doyle, Nse- Etm and Lepacious Bose. This is a 2014 Nigerian drama film directed by Stanlee Ohikhuare about a young pastor's life, his journey and his fulfillments. She co found a media company with her friend Omawumi: HERMANES MEDIA. They are working on a movie titled “She is” slated to premiere on the 10^th of march 2019. The movie featured her and Omawumi.

Waje is a single mother.

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