Lara George

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Lara George, born in Lagos, Nigeria to Mr & Mrs. Oluwole Bajomo is the fourth of five children in her family. She began her musical journey in her Alma mater school choir, Queens` College Yaba, Lagos where she first got the opportunity to take a lead role in a song.

While studying architecture at the University of Lagos, she joined the group “Rock solid” which belongs to a campus fellowship called Rock Foundation Mission, she later met some other talented singers Ty Bello, Emem and Dapo and together they formed “KUSH”. This marked the beginning of Lara`s professional career. Before the group split up, KUSH  received many international awards and record deals.

 

After taking a 2-year break from the music scene, Lara re-launched her music career  as a solo artist with her debut album titled ”˜Forever In My heart` which contains hit Single “Ijoba Orun`. The much-celebrated album earned Lara several nominations and awards such as ”˜Voice of the Year 2008` Nigeria Music Awards, as well as ”˜Song of the Year` and ”˜Female Artiste of the Year`, Nigeria Gospel Music Awards 2009 . So far, she has released 3 albums which have earned her rave reviews and several nominations including winning ‘Trailblazer of the Year’ – Africa Gospel Music Awards UK 2013. Best Female Gospel Artiste West Africa – Africa Gospel Music Awards 2013, Best Gospel Act – Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2011&2010, Best Vocals Female ”“ Hip Hop World Awards 2008, Best Gospel Act ”“ Nigeria Entertainment Awards USA 2008.

Lara George is happily married to Gbenga George, a legal practitioner as well as a music entrepreneur, and they both have two kids, a boy and a girl.

 

List of songs released

Ijoba Orun

Ko Le Baje

Higher

Helleluyah

Rise

We Praise You

Ko Ma Si

More than Anything

Chibuzo

Dansaki