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Venture capital has a diversity problem . BLCK VC , a new organization founded by Storm Ventures associate Frederik Groce and NEA associate Sydney Sykes to connect, engage and advance black venture capitalists, is ready for a new era in the industry. Their mission: Turn 200 black investors into 400 black investors by 2024. “We think of ourselves as an organization formed by black VCs for blacks VCs to increase the representation of black investors,” Sykes told TechCrunch. “You can look around and say well ‘I know five black VCs,’ but you can also say this firm does not have a single black VC, they may not even have a single underrepresented minority … We want to make firms reckon with the fact that there is a racial diversity problem; there is a lack of black VCs and every firm should really care about it.” BLCK VC has been at work since the beginning of 2018, building and expanding a network of black investors in the San Francisco area, Los Angeles and New York. They seek to provide a...
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ARAMIDE: Biography and Lifestyle

Aramide sarumoh popularly known as (Aramide) is a Nigerian Afro-soul female singer and songwriter born on 22rd June 1985 in Lagos, Nigeria. She attended her elementary and secondary education in Lagos; she then studied political science from the University of Jos where she graduated with a bachelor degree in sciences. At a very tender age, Aramide learnt how to play the two instruments that she is passionate about; the saxophone and guitar.

Her music quest started in 2006, where she was a contestant at "Star Quest" one of the Nigeria most prestigious and competitive music talent hunt shows, her In 2008 she was a part of J town "Divas Unplugged" show which had all the leading female artistes in the Nigerian music industry and her participation in this show was very challenging and rewarding, and her performance and involvement was very inspirational. She signed a record deal with Baseline music after exiting from Trybe records in September 2014.

 

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NAME        Aramide Sarumoh
STAGE NAME             Aramide
GENRE OF MUSIC              Afro-soul
RECORD LABEL         Baseline Music
PLACE OF BIRTH          Lagos, Nigeria
DATE OF BIRTH          22rd June 1985
ALBUMS              Suitcase
NET WORTH           $ 800,000 USD.

 

Aramide released her first single under Baseline music "Iwonikan" on February 2015, the single grave her best vocal performance at the 2015 The Headies Awards. She cited Erykah Badu, Miriam Makeba and Angelique Kidjo as her music influence. She performs in Yoruba and English, and is known for her style, which she calls Afro-soul. On November 22rd 2016 the superstar drop her debut album titled "Suitcase" which featured guest artist like Sound sultan, Ice prince, Adekunle Gold, Koker, and Sir Dauda. The production was done by Cobhams, laitan,Dada, Sizzle pro, and Tin tin.



 

NET WORTH


usually we calculate Net worth Based on endorsement deal, album sales, personal investment, and shows. our research team estimated Aramide Net worth  at $ 800,000 USD.

 

Aramide embarked on a debut tour in the United States, Ghana and Nigeria titled "Aramide Suit Case live"(ASL). She has been performing in several popular events and shows since she rose to stardom in UK, US, Canada, Dubai, Nigeria and Ghana. Her latest single "love me” which featured Adekunle Gold has topped various music charts and is currently receiving massive airplay on the radio stations in Nigeria.

Her hit single "I don’t care" was spotted on number 1 spot on MTN music Naija chat. She has collaborated and shared the same stage with the likes of Banky W, Sound Sultan, Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, Jesse Jagz, Waje and many more.


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PERSONAL LIFE


She is married .did her traditional and white wedding on 18th April 2015 in her home town Ibadan.

 

AWARDS


 

2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards

  • Alternative artist of the year


2016 All Africa Music Awards (Afrima)

  • Best female artist west Africa


2015 The Headies Awards

  • Best Female artist west Africa


 

 
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