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Artist
Olatunji Yearwood
12+ albums
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about
On hearing the well-loved phrases “Hello? Are you there?!”, “Yip, yip, yip, uh huh, uh huh!” and “Yeaaaa boi!”, only one name comes to mind: Olatunji Yearwood. Olatunji Yearwood was born 3rd September 1985 in the beautiful twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago, to parents Edward Yearwood, a well known composer and mother Mairoon Ali, local actress, radio personality and teacher. From birth, it was evident that Olatunji or “Ola” as he is widely known came into this world with raw talent flowing through his veins. Olatunji attended Trinity College where he joined the parang group and entered the annual calypso competition held there. In 2002 at the age of 16, he entered the Junior Calypso competition arena where he place 2nd in the NYAC Emancipation Competition and 2nd in the Sunshine Snacks Junior Calypso Competition. In 2003 Ola achieved success in every competition he entered, placing 1st in the Sunshine Snack Junior Calypso Monarch and 3rd in Scouting for Talent” receiving special awards for the “Most Outstanding Calypsonian” and “Most Promising Act”. He was also awarded the “Top Stars” trophy by the NYAC. But Olatunji’s talents are not limited to singing; the multi-talented youth represented his school Trinity College in Football INTERCOL for 2 years and coordinated and produced the school’s Variety Concert where he was the Master of Ceremonies and also performed his original music. In 2004, Olatunji decided on a future in performing arts and applied to schools in the
