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TOLUMIDE | Afropopolitan Soul Artist | Nigerian Songbird

TolumiDE is a Nigerian-Canadian singer-songwriter known for her captivating blend of Soul, Afropop, Gospel, Reggae, and Jazz influences. Her signature sound, ‘Suya Soul,’ blends contemporary African rhythms with smooth vocals and uplifting lyrics, creating an infectious energy that resonates with diverse audiences. Singing in English, Yorùbá, and Pidgin, TolumiDE explores themes of love, life, and faith, delivering a feel-good experience with every performance.

Her versatility across genres makes her a standout at festivals. Whether she’s performing Afro-infused ballads or vibrant, danceable Afrobeats, TolumiDE’s dynamic stage presence and interactive performances draw listeners in, making them an integral part of her musical journey. She has performed at major festivals and venues like Artscape, the Cherry Blossom Festival, and City Winery, and has opened for renowned artists as Grammy nominated R&B Duo group Les Nubians, and Award-winning Afrobeats stars P Square.

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MUSIC & ARTISTRY

TolumiDE calls her sound “Suya Soul”—a unique fusion of rhythms from her Nigerian roots with classic soul influences. With bilingual lyrics in English and Yorùbá, her music offers uplifting, enlightening and empowering messages which appeals to a global audiences.

Her latest single Throwback reached #3 on the Global Top Independent Airplay Chart, and her song Mama Sunshine was featured in the award-winning Nollywood film Over the Bridge, which screened at prestigious events such as the New York African Film Festival. With a career spanning over two decades, TolumiDE’s ability to fuse Afrocentric sounds with world music styles positions her as a dynamic act for festivals across all genres.

ACCOLADES

Throwback Single – #3 on Global Top Independent Airplay Chart
Best R&B Female Artist – Nigerian Entertainment Awards
Mama Sunshine song featured in Award-winning Nollywood Film Over the Bridge

FEATURED SINGLE: “THROWBACK”

Genre: Afropop-Soul / R&B
For Fans Of: Sade, Brandy, Onyeka Onwenu
Release Date: Available Now

“Throwback” is a feel-good anthem that takes listeners on a nostalgic journey while blending the warm vocals of TolumiDE with percussive African rhythms and soulful melodies. The song embodies a catchy, nostalgic groove that reflects themes of love, life, and celebration.

Radio Focus: Perfect for Urban AC R&B / Adult Contemporary / African pop / College radio formats with a fresh, international sound.

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PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Emerging Artist Showcase
Artscape Festival | Cherry Blossom Festival | World Bank
Opened for Les Nubians, Such & Salif Keita (with Toby Foyeh & Orcestra Africa)

Artscape (Baltimore)
Cherry Blossom Festival (Washington, D.C.)
City Winery (Opened for Such)
World Bank (Washington, D.C.)
Howard Theatre (Opened for Les Nubians)
Toronto Jazz Festival (with Toby Foyeh and the Orchestra Africa)

Whether performing at festivals, universities, or intimate venues, TolumiDE delivers an unforgettable live experience with dynamic stage presence, interactive performances, and rich cultural storytelling.

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PRESS ACCLAIM

“Bringing a contagious blend of North American and Nigerian roots that define her brand of Afro-Pop-Soul.” — SoulTracks
“Her style of music is for the global audience and appeals to the open-minded listener who enjoys soulful lyrics.” — She Leads Africa
“A big blend of Afro-pop, funky reggae, neo-soul, and jazz… while injecting more of her heritage using bilingual lyrics, into a friendlier foundation of melodic pop and R&B balladry.” — HifiMagazine

CONTACT & BOOKING

For Booking & Radio Inquiries:
Management: mgmt@tolumidemusic.com
Website: www.tolumidemusic.com
Socials: @tolumide

TolumiDE – courtesy of 1FT Music