Official Name: Josephine Churemi Efe Otiko
Date of Birth: April 28, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Genres: Singer-songwriter, Soul, Conscious Music, Afro-pop, Gospel & Inspirational
Management & Bookings: Fidel William (+2348050514581)
School: University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Country/Region: Nigeria
Artist Type: Female Singer
What does Churemi mean? Churemi is the short form of the Eleme name ObariChuremi which means “God leads me”
Churemi’s Albums -
- She Is! - (2022)
- Live Acoustic Recording Album - (2020)
Churemi’s Singles -
- Come Alive (2024)
- Ain't Bragging live (2024)
- Free (2024)
- Deepest Warmest Love (2024)
- Even (2024)
- Me and You (2023)
- Owa Dalami (2022)
- Babylon - (2022)
- Mpiora Oro - (2022)
- Melody - (2022)
- Black and White - (2019)
Awards and Nominations -
- Rebrand - Winner Best Music/Talent Act (2019)
- LFC Youth Alive - Winner Best Vocals/Rap (2015)
Features and Collaborations -
- Drakare - Loyalty ft Churemi and Reblah (2024)
- Malcolm Rue - Grace on Myself ft Churemi (2024) *Fidel E. William - My Yahweh ft Churemi (2024)
- K3ndrick - Johnny ft Churemi (2023)
- Valderine Charlton - The Kingdom ft Churemi (2022)
- One Onion - All the Way Down ft Churemi (2021)
- One Onion - Myopia ft Churemi (2021) And many more……….
Churemi is a singer, emotive performer, and creative songwriter. Her musical roots run deep and broad, encompassing a diverse range of genres, including Singer-Songwriter, CCM, folk, indie, reggae, Afropop, smooth jazz, classical, and blues. This versatility is not just a testament to her adaptability, but also a key factor in her appeal to a wide range of music lovers.
Churemi's musical journey began at an early age, a testament to her dedication and talent. At just 8 years old, she started composing songs about God, people, and her dreams. She shared her gift with her Church's and School's choir, drama club, and music club.
Her journey has been one of growth, and she has since become a Guitarist, Composer, and Girl-child advocate, a testament to her dedication and talent.
With over 30 songs in her catalogue and having collaborated with more than 100 musicians and artists worldwide, she was recently nominated for Songwriter of the Year by the Galaxy Music Awards 2025 (Nigeria) and is currently building her fan base both locally and internationally.
In 2020, during the pandemic, she sorted out ways to contribute her gift as a performer to the world and soon began performing virtually for both small and great audiences online that in turn skyrocketed her career as a Live Performer. With over 100+ live performances in her country Nigeria, she has been the highlight of some virtual events in different countries too such as:
• National Arts and Health Week (NAHW) - Nigeria 2024
• KC Christmas Private Party - USA (2023)
• Equal as One Fundraiser - USA (2023)
• Met Gala Valko - Canada (2022)
• Midi TV Interview with Kaya Street Music - UK (2021)
And many others……
Churemi's past songs are a reflection of her deep-rooted beliefs and values. They focus on themes of hope, empowerment, love, family, social justice, and personal development, providing a rich and diverse musical experience for her listeners.