The International Music Star, Juwon Demas Olorunnipa, popularly known as Jumabee, has been honored with the Nigerian Post Newspaper Award as Kogi Music Ambassador.
The award was presented to him with excitement, and he dedicated it to the former Governor Yahaya Bello and current Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo.
Jumabee expressed his gratitude and pledged to commit his life and services to portraying Kogi State in a good light.
The music star also dedicated the award to his late father, who he credited for grooming him to become a positive reference.
“The award will spur me to do more, serving as a Pathfinder for Nigerian and Kogi State youths in particular,” he said.
The award was presented to Jumabee by Mr Abu Micheal, the Editor of the Nigerian Post, who described him as a distinguished personality who has contributed to the development of the state.
“Jumabee has made critical differences in the discharge of his talent, with uncommon zeal and commitment to the common good of the country and the State in particular,” Abu said.
The award recognizes Jumabee’s role in promoting music education, cultural exchange, and artistic collaboration globally.
The ceremony was held on August 26, in Lokoja during the Nigerian Post Newspaper’s Kogi @ 34 Public Lecture and Awards program, an annual event celebrating the state’s creation anniversary.
Jumabee, whose real name is Juwon Demas Olorunnipa, is a renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter from Kogi State.
He has made a name for himself in the music industry with his Afro hip-hop genre.
Jumabee started music at a young age, joining his church choir, and gained prominence after performing at the Glo Rock ‘n’ Roll show.
The Music Icon has worked with notable artists like Vector, YQ, Jaywon, Adol, Cynthia Morgan, and Rayce. Some of his hit singles include “Mango”, “Dance It”, “Sankara”, “Braka Dance”, and “Sugar Banana”, among others.
He has been involved in promoting talent and youth development, signing a bilateral agreement with a Canadian team to support Kogi State artists and entertainers.
Jumabee also serves as a Special Adviser on Art and Culture to the Kogi State Governor.
Jumabee has also been organizing the Jumabee Inspires Concert, a major event in the North Central region that promotes music, fashion, event planning, and movie industries.
His latest album, “Son of Margaret”, is a deeply personal project that tells his life story through music.