OTILE BROWN
MUSIC ARTIST

Jacob Obunga popularly known as Otile Brown is a Kenyan independent R&B singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor.

BIGRAPHY:


Jacob Obunga popularly known as Otile Brown is a Kenyan independent R&B singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor. He gained media attention after the release of his hit single "Imaginary Love" which features Khaligraph Jones. He released his debut studio album, in April 2017. The album was supported by the singles "Basi", "Alivyonipenda", "Shujaa Wako", "DeJavu" and "Aiyolela". Brown had also collaborated with artists such as Sanaipei Tande, Okangasto, Barakah The Prince, King Kaka, Volvexzshawa among others.

Early life

Otile was born on March 21, 1994, in Kisumu and raised in Miritini, Mombasa. He is the youngest in a family of four - three brothers and one sister. Otile started singing and writing songs at age 13.

Music career

2017:Best of Otile Brown

Otile's debut album Best of Otile Brown was released in April 2017. The lead single "Imaginary Love" featuring Kenyan rapper, Khaligraph Jones was released on June 3, 2016. The song was played on several radio stations in Kenya. He parted ways with Dreamland Music label in March 2017 and became an Independent artist.

Since his breakthrough into the Kenyan music industry, Otile has garnered several awards including "Male Video of the Year" at Pulse Music Awards 2018 for his single "Baby Love".

Personal life

Otile is known for his affair with Vera Sidika, a Kenyan Socialite. Their relationship ended in August 2018.



SONGS:


 

TitleYear Released
Regina ft JuxJune 3, 2020
DedeJune 3, 2020
Hit & Run ft Khaligraph JonesJune 3, 2020
Leila ft KidumJune 3, 2020
KoseaJune 3, 2020
UmedamshiJune 3, 2020
Dusuma ft MeddyJune 3, 2020
Watoto na Pombe ft MejjaJune 3, 2020
Zaidi YakoJune 3, 2020
Pretty GirlsJune 3, 2020

Awards

  • Nominee, Pulse Music Awards, Baby Love "Male Video of the Year" (2018)
  • Nominee, HiPipo Music Awards, East Africa Song of The Year -Kenya (2019)