Michael Odokara-Okigbo

Michael Odokara-Okigbo also known by his stage name, "Michael O," is best known for leading his college singing group, the Dartmouth Aires, to a second-place finish on the NBC’s show The Sing Off, which displayed Michael as a powerhouse lead singer. He performed songs such as Midnight Train to Georgia, Somebody to Love, Higher Ground, Pinball Wizard, and Paradise by the Dashboard Light.[1] Ben Folds of Ben Folds Five commented that Michael has a "timeless style", and Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men declared that Michael is "a freaking superstar!"[2] He has performed at Lincoln Center, the White House, and has sung the National Anthem in venues all around the country.

On August 13, 2013, Odokara-Okigbo (under the name "Michael O") released his first EP, "In the Beginning," to critical acclaim.[3]

He lives in Los Angeles and is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the Waynflete School in Portland, Maine.

Odokara-Okigbo is the grandson of Pius Okigbo.

See also

Waynflete School

References

  1. ↑ Genzlinger, Neil (2011-11-25). "Channel Surfing: 'The Sing-Off' - NYTimes.com". Artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2012-10-05.
  2. ↑ http://bangordailynews.com/2011/11/28/living/portland-native’s-a-cappella-group-takes-second-place-on-nbc’s-‘the-sing-off’
  3. ↑ http://www.pressherald.com/life/go/incredible-michael-o-adds-to-his-catalog_-anna-lombard-impressive-in-debut-cd_2013-08-15.html

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