Capital F.E.M.I | |
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| Birth name | Oluwafemi Oladipupo Adeyinka |
| Born | 1 April 1984 Lagos, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Kennis Music (former) |
Oluwafemi Oladipupo Adeyinka (born 1 April 1984), known professionally as Capital F.E.M.I, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actor. He initially gained recognition as a member of the R&B group 4thComing before launching his solo career. In 2008, he signed with Kennis Music, [1] he achieved mainstream success with the release of "Never Felt a Love," and "Baby I Got It (Money, Money)," featuring rapper Eedris Abdulkareem. In 2015, [2] he departed Kennis Music to establish his own record label. [3]
Capital F.E.M.I was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and hails from Abeokuta, Ogun State. He was raised in a household where his father worked as a pilot, reportedly one of only 25 in Nigeria during that period. Although his initial decision to pursue a career in music was met with resistance from his father, who emphasized the importance of completing formal education, his father later became a strong supporter of his musical ambitions. [4]
He grew up in Lagos and attended Fountain School, Surulere, Maryland Private School, and later Government College, Ibadan, where he spent two years. [5] He completed his secondary education at King's College, Lagos, before earning a degree in Business Administration from Lagos State University. In an interview with Vanguard Nigeria , he stated that he moved to the United States at the age of 12, where he lived for several years. He lived in the U.S. for several years before returning to Nigeria in 2009. Initially uncertain about making a permanent move, he returned to explore the Nigerian music industry and assess the opportunities available to him. [1]
Capital F.E.M.I began his music career as part of R&B male group 4thComing, The group gained attention in the early 2000s with their blend of R&B and hip-hop. They released several singles and performed at major events before the group disbanded to allow both artists to pursue solo careers. [6]
Following the breakup of 4thComing, Capital F.E.M.I began his solo career with the release of his debut single "Never Felt a Love" in 2011, [7] which highlighted his vocal ability and earned him a nomination for Best R&B Single at the 2010 edition of the Hip Hop World Awards. [8] He signed with Kennis Music, where he released his debut album The Year of R'n'B in 2012. The album included tracks such as "Capital Love," "Duro Timi," "Baby I Got It" featuring Eedris Abdulkareem, [9] "In the Name of Love," "Capital F.E.M.I," and "Playlist," and was produced by Masterkraft. [10] The project earned him further recognition, including a nomination for Best R&B Single and a win for Best Vocal Performance (Male) at the 2011 edition of the Headies. [1]
In addition to music, he has pursued acting, appearing in Nollywood films such as When Love Happens Again (2016) and North East (2016). [11]
In June 2015, Capital F.E.M.I left Kennis Music. [12] His exit from the label was motivated by a desire for greater creative freedom and control over his music. Following his exit, he launched his own independent imprint, allowing him to explore new artistic directions and business opportunities. [13] [14] [15]
| Year | Event | Category | Result |
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| 2016 | City People Entertainment Awards | RnB Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2013 | The Headies | Best R&B Single | Nominated |
| 2012 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best New Act | Won |
| 2011 | The Headies | Best R&B Single | Nominated |
| Best Vocal Performance (Male) | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | Best R&B Single | Nominated |