The Golden Voice of Ige

Dupe “Ige” Kachi (nee Akinola) is, no doubt, versatile in the art of singing. Born into a family of music lovers, Ige, who started singing at the age of 7, has always appreciated all forms of music from classical to jazz and R&B.

A graduate of University of Lagos’ Engineering faculty, Ige’s life has always been around premised on the arts. As the child of a clergyman, she grew with classical music all around her took part in the several singing groups and choirs of the various churches that she attended courtesy of her father’s line of work. She has performed with the Laz Ekwueme Chorale, Steve Rhodes Voices, Chosen Treasure Choir (HOTR), Covenant Christian Centre Choir and Music Society of Nigeria (MUSON) choir. Some other platforms she has had include the Calabar Carnival 2005-2007, TOTAL 50th anniversary celebrations, “The Experience”, Celtel Brand Unveil, “The Platform”, African-American concert among others. She has also written and performed several jingles and has been part of a few stage plays.

Ige is a renowned vocal coach and she holds MUSON certificates in voice, piano and theory of music. She is on the

Faculty of MTN’s music talent TV series, Project Fame.

Evolution, her sophomore album, was released earlier in the year and it features the voices of Lara George, Provabs, Olufunmi and JC Qrew as Ige transits from soulful Rhythm and Blues through contemporary hip hop.  The album also comes with an assorted mix of classical music and jazz. Some of the artistes Ige has worked with include Sammie Okposo, Cobhams, Yinka Davies, Rhymzo and Sunny Neji.