Monica Ogah

Monica Ene Ogah (born August 7, 1994), commonly known as Monica Ogah, is a Nigerian singer, the 2011 winner of the fourth edition of MTN Project Fame West Africa. As prize, Ogah was given a record deal and her first album, Sometime in August, was released in August 2013.

Early life The youngest of six children, Monica Ogah was born on August 7, 1994, in Makurdi, Benue State.

Ogah's early education was at Bammco Nursery and Primary School. She later attended Methodist Girls' High School in Otukpo, Benue State. Her singing talent was first honed during Sunday school at her childhood church. On December 18, 2011, she was declared the winner, making her the second female after Chidinma to win the competition.

In August 2013, two years after her appearance on Project Fame, Ogah released her debut studio album, Sometime in August, which featured collaborations with singers Wizboyy and Chidinma. Contributions to the album's production came from TY Mix, Del B, Silvastone, Wizboyy, J. Sleek and the Suspekt. Her singing style ranges from R&B, pop, and soul to highlife. Preceding its release, the album's lead single "Body Hug" received significant airplay on radio stations across Nigeria and the song's music video, directed by Clarence Peters achieved considerable popularity.

In April 2014, Ogah released an Igbo language love song titled "Obim bu nke gi" which features Harrysongz. The music video accompanying the song was filmed in South Africa.

Discography

Studio albums Sometime in August (2013)

Awards and nominations