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{{Short description|Nigerian singer-songwriter}}
'''Sola Shittu''' (born 4 November 1986) professionally known as '''Oshara''' is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer. Oshara emerged with his debut album ''Sent: The Commission'' (2011) and has released ''Ten of Me'' (2021) and ''Highness'' (2022).
== Early life and education ==
Oshara was born on 4 November 1986 in [[Ikere-Ekiti]], [[Ekiti State]]. While growing up, Oshara was inspired by his father who was a songito in the [[Kegite Club]].<ref name=This>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/04/06/oshara-spotlighting-a-musical-stalwart|title=Oshara: Spotlighting A Musical Stalwart|date=6 April 2024|first=Ayodeji|last=Ake|website=[[This Day]]|access-date=28 April 2024}}</ref>
Oshara had his primary education at Adedewe Nursery & Primary School in Owo, [[Ondo State]] and his secondary education at Holy Child Catholic Secondary School and Omega Academy in [[Ado-Ekiti]]. He graduated from [[Ekiti State University|University of Ado-Ekiti]].<ref name=This/>
== Career ==
Oshara was influenced by his father who was songito in the Kegite Club, [[Fela Kuti]] and [[Bob Marley]].<ref name=This/> Before joining the music industry, Oshara worked as an actor, stand-up comedian and event anchor.<ref name=Tribune/>
Oshara's debut album, ''Sent: The Commission'' was released in 2011. This was followed by ''Ten of Me'' (2021) to mark his ten years in the music industry and ''Highness'' in 2022.<ref name=Suni>{{Cite web|url=https://sunnewsonline.com/oshara-redefining-music-and-culture/|title=Oshara redefining music and culture|date=2 December 2023|website=[[The Sun (Nigeria)|The Sun]]|access-date=28 April 2024}}</ref>
In 2023, Oshara began releasing songs at the beginning of each month to welcome his listeners. Among these singles, "VibeRation" which was produced by TDurst which drumming from Joel with backup vocals and percussions from Ekiti State Ministry of Arts and Culture. The single has been described as "a track that blended humor, artistry, and traditional elements to perfection."<ref name=Suni/>
Oshara has collaborated on stage with [[King Sunny Ade]], [[Sinach]], [[Nathaniel Bassey]], [[Adekunle Gold]], [[Eedris Abdulkareem]], Alibaba, Gbenga Adeyinka, Alabi Pasuma, Sola Allyson, Adewale Ayuba.<ref name=Tribune>{{Cite web|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/olu-mai...e-impacted-nigerian-music-industry/|title=Olu Maintain, Kizz Daniel, other acts from South West that have impacted Nigerian music Industry|first=Emmanuel|last=Daraloye |author-link=Emmanuel Daraloye|date=26 April 2024|website=[[Nigerian Tribune]]|access-date=26 April 2024}}</ref>
Oshara is the founder of Greenwave Productions, an audiovisual production company.<ref name=Tribune/>
== Discography ==
'''Albums'''
* ''Sent: The Commission'' (2011)
* ''Ten of Me'' (2021)
* ''Highness'' (2022)
'''Singles'''
* "VibeRation"
== References ==
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[[Category:Nigerian male singers]]
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[[Category:1986 births]]
Okumaya devam et...
{{Short description|Nigerian singer-songwriter}}
'''Sola Shittu''' (born 4 November 1986) professionally known as '''Oshara''' is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer. Oshara emerged with his debut album ''Sent: The Commission'' (2011) and has released ''Ten of Me'' (2021) and ''Highness'' (2022).
== Early life and education ==
Oshara was born on 4 November 1986 in [[Ikere-Ekiti]], [[Ekiti State]]. While growing up, Oshara was inspired by his father who was a songito in the [[Kegite Club]].<ref name=This>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/04/06/oshara-spotlighting-a-musical-stalwart|title=Oshara: Spotlighting A Musical Stalwart|date=6 April 2024|first=Ayodeji|last=Ake|website=[[This Day]]|access-date=28 April 2024}}</ref>
Oshara had his primary education at Adedewe Nursery & Primary School in Owo, [[Ondo State]] and his secondary education at Holy Child Catholic Secondary School and Omega Academy in [[Ado-Ekiti]]. He graduated from [[Ekiti State University|University of Ado-Ekiti]].<ref name=This/>
== Career ==
Oshara was influenced by his father who was songito in the Kegite Club, [[Fela Kuti]] and [[Bob Marley]].<ref name=This/> Before joining the music industry, Oshara worked as an actor, stand-up comedian and event anchor.<ref name=Tribune/>
Oshara's debut album, ''Sent: The Commission'' was released in 2011. This was followed by ''Ten of Me'' (2021) to mark his ten years in the music industry and ''Highness'' in 2022.<ref name=Suni>{{Cite web|url=https://sunnewsonline.com/oshara-redefining-music-and-culture/|title=Oshara redefining music and culture|date=2 December 2023|website=[[The Sun (Nigeria)|The Sun]]|access-date=28 April 2024}}</ref>
In 2023, Oshara began releasing songs at the beginning of each month to welcome his listeners. Among these singles, "VibeRation" which was produced by TDurst which drumming from Joel with backup vocals and percussions from Ekiti State Ministry of Arts and Culture. The single has been described as "a track that blended humor, artistry, and traditional elements to perfection."<ref name=Suni/>
Oshara has collaborated on stage with [[King Sunny Ade]], [[Sinach]], [[Nathaniel Bassey]], [[Adekunle Gold]], [[Eedris Abdulkareem]], Alibaba, Gbenga Adeyinka, Alabi Pasuma, Sola Allyson, Adewale Ayuba.<ref name=Tribune>{{Cite web|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/olu-mai...e-impacted-nigerian-music-industry/|title=Olu Maintain, Kizz Daniel, other acts from South West that have impacted Nigerian music Industry|first=Emmanuel|last=Daraloye |author-link=Emmanuel Daraloye|date=26 April 2024|website=[[Nigerian Tribune]]|access-date=26 April 2024}}</ref>
Oshara is the founder of Greenwave Productions, an audiovisual production company.<ref name=Tribune/>
== Discography ==
'''Albums'''
* ''Sent: The Commission'' (2011)
* ''Ten of Me'' (2021)
* ''Highness'' (2022)
'''Singles'''
* "VibeRation"
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Authority control}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Oshara}}
[[Category:Yoruba musicians]]
[[Category:Nigerian male singers]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1986 births]]
Okumaya devam et...