Thomas Amar-Aigbe popularly known as DJ Sose was born on June 5, 1981, in Ibadan, Oyo state capital. His father is from Edo state. His mother is Hungarian, and his father is an Edo State native of Nigeria.
DJ Sose’s Basic Biography
- Full name: Thomas ” Soseneyayi” Amar-Aigbe
- Nickname: DJ Sose
- Gender: Male
- Date of birth: June 5, 1981
- DJ Sose’s Age: 42 years old
- Ethnicity: Mixed
- Nationality: Nigerian, Hungarian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Married
- DJ Sose’s Wife: Olamide Amar-Aigbe
- DJ Sose’s Children: 1
- DJ Sose’s Net worth: $550,0000
- Famous for: Natasha and Arike
- DJ Sose’s Instagram: @DjSoseOfficial
- Twitter: @dj.sose
Sose’s nickname is “Soseneyayi,” which means “Bear Witness To the Believer.” His father gave him the name, which grew to be a well-known brand in the world of entertainment. Sose typically shortens his name to “Smile Over Sorrow Everyday,” as his slogan.
DJ Sose completed his elementary and secondary education in Ibadan, the capital of the Oyo state, before moving out of the country to continue his study. He graduated from Cavendish College with a diploma in film and video production and from the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom with a BSc in business information systems.
Career
Sose was drawn to the sounds of different genres as a result of growing up in a family that values a variety of musical sounds, including classical, jazz, hip-hop, rock, and EDM. His years in Europe saw him continue to grow more and more interested in music.
After finishing his university degree, Amar-Aigbe for a while worked for an IT company in the UK, but his desire to become a DJ never changed. In order to pursue his long-nurtured passion for music, he even had to quit his work. The music artist from Oyo State admitted that his passion for music overrode any considerations of money or fame in making the decision to become a DJ.
Sose started working as a disc jockey in 1998, but it wasn’t until November 2007 that his career developed into a full-time job. He has reportedly seen his area of the music business transition from the analogue to the digital era. In the course of his career in the music business, he has performed at important gatherings, business concerts, nightclubs, and numerous other places. He frequently performs, most notably at the yearly Big Brother Naija reality competition.
He gave performances at the Tinsel Charity Ball, the British Council Nigeria UK/NG launch, the African Magic Original Blockbuster Festival, and other events in 2015. As of the time this article was written, Sose was well-known for serving as the official DJ of “Highlights With IK,” the first Saturday late-night TV show in Africa.
His work as a DJ has also aided him in writing and recording his own music. Despite having never received any musical honours, DJ Sose’s two tracks, Natasha and Arike, are nevertheless popular in the music industry.
Net worth
DJ Sose is one of the most successful DJs in Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of $500,000. He is one of the most exceptional and well-known DJs in Nigeria.
Awards and Nominations
In his music career, DJ Sose received a number of awards, the most recent of which are:
- 2008/2009 Best World DJ Nominee at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards.
- 2009 Nominee for Best Male DJ Of The Year at BEFFTA Awards.
- Performing Arts at the Creative Industry Awards 2011
- FAB Awards DJ Of The Yr Nominee (2011)
- The 9th position by Channel O in the “Top Ten This Week” for the “Top 10 Most Turnt Up DJs in Africa”
- 2012 Nominee for Best DJ at the Nigerian Radio Awards.
Relationship
DJ Sose is happily married to Olamide Amar-Aigbe, the passion of his life. In May 2018, the couple wed, and they have a child together.
The wedding of the talented DJ and his wife was both traditional and religious. The traditional wedding was well attended by relatives, coworkers, and acquaintances. Even former Big Brother Africa anchor Ik Osakioduwa was one of his groomsmen. During the traditional wedding ceremony, DJ Sose chose to remove his renowned tattoo.
Ik Osakioduwa, the former host of Big Brother Africa, appeared as one of his groomsmen at the church wedding, which was witnessed by several celebrities.
Is DJ Sose’s Tattoo Real?
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The facial tattoos of DJ Sose are permanent and realistic. In an interview with the news media, the DJ revealed that facial tattoos are now a part of his everyday life. “I wake up in the morning with it on my face, and it’s still there when I go to bed, so I assume it’s permanent,” he said.
The DJ revealed that he decided to tattoo his visage for branding purposes. According to him, this would make him stand out in his competitive profession and make him more approachable.
