Lara George was born in Lagos, Nigeria as the fourth of five children to Mr. and Mrs. Oluwole Bajomo. She began her musical journey in her alma mater school choir- Queens' College Yaba Lagos- where she was first given the opportunity to take a lead role in a song. Years later, Lara has transformed into the professional whose inspirational style of delivery has helped define the new sound and direction of Nigerian music.
While studying Architecture at the University of Lagos Akoka, Lara joined the fellowship music team on campus, where she met Ty, Emem, and Dapo. The bond tightened, and further yielded the group KUSH. The influence of western and homeland tunes in their upbeat sound overwhelmed the populace, grew their fan base, and earned them huge accolades and achievements. The group, however, eventually split up.
In spite of all the challenges encountered in the music industry and after a 2-yr break from the scene. Lara re-launched her music career with a solo debut Album titled 'Forever In My heart' with 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 .
As a singer, Lara's music inspires all who listen to it. Her soulful music has inspired and changed a great number of lives. Also, as a songwriter, she draws from all her experiences in life and the challenges she has encountered and conquered--- "I could wakeup in the middle of the night with a tune in my head, and not until I have expressed my thoughts with the tune will I return to sleep.
At present, Lara George is about to release her sophomore album. The 14 track self titled album is an expression of her versatility. The style is more urban or ethnic contemporary as Lara likes to call it, and yet has elements of hip-hop, salsa and soul. There are two featured artistes in collaboration with her on this album: Lord of Ajasa in 'Run with You' and Midnight Crew's Pat Uwaje King in 'Halleluyah'. 'Ko le baje' – also a hit single from the new album – is currently enjoying massive airplay on all radio stations.
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As one of Nigeria's leading female contemporary artistes, Lara George has won the hearts of her audiences all across the nation and beyond with her soulful, intense and lyrically adept inspirational style delivered with the finest vocal expertise. Perhaps the most unique thing about her is the enigmatic mix of qualities that her songs have- passionate, fun, insightful, exhilarating and classic – all at the same time, yet always centering on the theme of Godly living.
Lara George's solo career began with the release of her debut album 'Forever in My Heart' in 2007, which featured the hit track 'Ijoba Orun.' The album received rave reviews and nominations for Best Vocals Female – Hip Hop World Awards 2008, Best Gospel Act – Nigeria Entertainment Awards USA 2008. She was again nominated and went on to win awards in both categories in 2010, alongside also the City People Awards for Best Gospel Artiste of the Year 2010. Other awards received include Voice of the Year (Female) – Nigeria Music Awards 2008, as well as Best Gospel Song and Best Female Gospel Artiste – Nigeria Gospel Music Awards 2009. In the year 2011, her nominations include Best Female Artiste and Best Album of the Year, both for the National Gospel Awards 2011.
Following the massive success of her debut solo album, her sophomore work was then released in August 2009, featuring hit singles such as 'Kolebaje' and 'Halleluyah' (with popular Nigerian group Midnight Crew's Patricia Uwaje-King). The result of a production collaboration between Nigeria's prolific Music Producer Wole Oni (who has produced the likes of Tosin Martins' Olomi', Midnight Crew's 'Igwe' etc), and America's Jeff Taylor (who has worked with musical legends Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Boyz2Men, Sounds of Blackness and many more). This album was nominated in the following categories of the 2009 Nigeria Music Video Awards: Best Gospel Video, Best Use of Animation and Best Use of Special Effects.
As a Gospel Artiste, Lara George has a vision to see all people all over the world 'empowered through God's Word in my songs. To somehow help others see the God-perspective as it relates with real issues encountered day to day, and to realize that success is not reserved for just a few. I hope to give hope and encouragement, and to inspire the uninspired.'
Her musical journey can be traced all the way back to the year 2000 when she was part of the hugely popular Nigerian inspirational group KUSH. This was the first Nigerian group (and remains so till date) with an international record deal (signed on to independent label DKG Music USA). The KORA awards-nominated group (another first) was also the premier Nigerian group to feature on and top the Channel 'O' charts , before going on to become a multiple award winning group. KUSH toured worldwide at events such as Festival of Life London UK, Believers' Bible conference Lagos Nigeria, Greenbelt Festival Cheltenham UK, the Nigerian Reunion New Jersey USA and many others, and have performed alongside international acts such as Femi Kuti, Joe, Guru and Marvin Winans to mention a few.
An architect by training, Lara George holds a B.E.S/B.Arch (M.Sc equivalent) from the University of Lagos Nigeria. She is not only a musician but also a music entrepreneur. She is the Vice President of SoForte Entertainment Distribution Ltd– Nigeria's first entertainment distribution company –, which is committed to creating proper distribution channels for vinyl products of art throughout Nigeria and beyond, as well as creating an enabling business environment for Nigerian music and other art forms to thrive.
Lara George is married to Gbenga George- a legal practitioner- and they both have a son – Alexander Adeoba George.
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