Odumja ready to take on the world
He trained as a journalist but music is his real passion. From a young age of 12, Odumja, real name, Felix Lambert Dangmaa, identified his musical talent and began his journey into the world of music by copy writing songs produced by his favourite artistes.
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His music career was boosted when he began entertaining parents and teachers during speech and prize giving days at the 1st Signal Basic School, Burma Camp. Based on that, he was encouraged by a school colleague to join a music group called “Black Kingz” at age 14.
As a member of the Black Kingz group, Odumja started writing his own songs and helped the group record its first single in 1999.
When he entered Tamale Senior High School, Odumja helped Hayfron House to win several inter house entertainment competitions.
On completion of Tamasco, Odumja gained admission into the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2005. He was appointed as the Entertainment Committee Chairman by the School Representative Council in 2006.
In 2008, he came out with his first single Ye de ewo. He followed up with another single titled Look Sharp which was accompanied by his first music video.
He went further to release other singles among which were Ma thing, Ma world and Ghetto Life.
In the short span of his musical career, Odumja , has worked with several sound engineers including Jay Q, Agengo and Hammer. Danny beatz recorded the rapper’s current single, Akeisem. Currently Akeisem, which features Empire Entertainment boys, Dobble, is enjoying some airplay.
Although Odumja works with the State Broadcaster at Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region and has practiced journalism for the past five years, he still holds his passion for music very dear.
He says he would like to be recognised on an international platform where he can promote both Ghanaian music and the culture of the country.
“Ideally, I would like to use my music to promote development issues that I am passionate about such as youth and the environment”, he said.
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