Introduction
Modupe-Oreoluwa Oyeyemi Ola (born October 16, 1990), known by her stage name Mo'Cheddah (sometimes stylized as Mocheeda or Mocheddah), is a Nigerian rapper and singer. She released her debut studio album, Franchise Celebrity (2010), while signed to Knighthouse Entertainment. The album was preceded by the 2009 promotional single "If You Want Me". She parted ways with Knighthouse in February 2012 and established her own label, Cheddah Music.
Life and music career
Mo'Cheddah, the fourth of five children, was born in Lagos, though her family roots are in Osun State. She completed her primary education at the University of Lagos Staff School in Yaba, Lagos and later enrolled at Our Lady of Apostles, Yaba where she would complete her secondary education. She is a creative arts graduate from the University of Lagos. Mo'Cheddah started exploring her creative side at age 12. She was initially interested in acting, but later transitioned to singing. She signed a record deal with Knighthouse. She later left and founded her own record label mocheddah music. she began working on her second album which was due to be released in 2016.
Mo'Cheddah also has a secondary career as a fashion designer.
Discography
- Studio albums
- Franchise Celebrity (2010)
- Selected singles
- "Survive"
- "My Time"
- "Destinambari
- "Tori Olorun"
- "Bad"
- "Coming for You"
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MTV Africa Music Awards 2010 | Best New Artist | Herself | Won |
| Channel O Music Video Awards | Best Female Video | "If You Want Me" (featuring Othello) |
Won | |
| 2011 | The Headies | Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year | Herself | Nominated |
| 2014 | ELOY Awards | Female Music Artist (Destinambari) | N/A | Nominated |
Videography
| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bad | clarence peters |
Personal life
In May 2018, she married her long-time boyfriend, Prince Bukunyi Olateru-Olagbegi in a private ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria.