Marvellous Odiete

Marvellous Odiete
Born (1978-09-06) September 6, 1978 (age 46)
Sapele, Delta State
Occupation(s)Gospel singer
Songwriter
Years active1978 - Present
Known forGospel music
MTN Project Fame Season 5
SpouseJoy Odiete

Marvellous Efe Odiete (born 6 September 1978) is a Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter.[1][2]

Early life and education

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

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

He married Joy Ilibeno on February 14, 2013.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Meet Marvellous! Naija's Gospel Music very own". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  2. ^ "Marvellous, ex-Project Fame star, ends nine-year music hiatus". TheCable Lifestyle. 2021-09-05. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  3. ^ "Where Is MTN, Project Fame, Marvellous Odiete? Answers Here". Nigeriafilms.com. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  4. ^ "Project Fame ex-contestant Marvelous returns to music scene". The Nation Newspaper. 2021-10-03. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  5. ^ "How I conquered depression with music –Marvellous Odiete". The Sun Nigeria. 2021-10-02. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  6. ^ "Marvellous Odiete ends hiatus, returns to music". Vanguard News. 2021-09-11. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  7. ^ "Gospel Musician, Marvellous Odiete, Returns to Stage with You Are Worthy". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-09-10. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  8. ^ "Project Fame Marvelous Odiete weds Joy llibeno". Nigeriafilms.com. Retrieved 2022-01-05.


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