Lola Rae, whose birth name is Rachel Akosua Funmilola Garton, was born on January 20, 1991. She is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and fashion designer who rose to fame with her debut song "Watch My Thing Go." This track garnered widespread acclaim and led to her nomination for "Most Promising Female Act" at the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

Lola Rae

Early Life and Education

Born in Obalende, Lagos, Nigeria, Lola Rae's cultural heritage includes a British father and a Ghanaian mother. She received her primary education at St. Saviour's School, Ikoyi, and continued to Lekki British International High School, Lagos. At the age of 15, she moved to England to pursue her university education at Central Saint Martins, specializing in fashion textiles.

Musical Career

Lola Rae's journey in the entertainment world began as a dancer with the group "Mystikal" in 2010, where she caught the attention of Simon Cowell during their participation in Britain's Got Talent. Despite the group's signing to Syco, Rae opted for a solo career, showcasing her singing talents. Her debut single, "Watch My Ting Go," released on November 19, 2012, marked the beginning of her successful solo career. This was followed by the hit song "Fi Mi Le" featuring Iyanya and other notable tracks.

Personal Life

Lola Rae has been romantically involved with Nigerian music star Augustine Miles Kelechi, popularly known as Tekno Miles. In May 2018, she welcomed a daughter, adding a new dimension to her personal life.

Children

In May 2018, Lola Rae became a mother, embracing the joys of parenthood with the birth of her daughter.

Songs

1. Biko! (2016)

2. One Time (2016)

3. Come and See (2021)

4. Shower Me (2020)

5. Watch My Ting Go (2013)

6. Fi Mi Le

7. You Know What My Name Is (2015)

8. Pelemo

9. Ginger

10. High

11. Egwu (2014)

12. Drunk

13. More

14. Logic 44

15. Priceless

Awards and Nominations

The recognition of Lola Rae's talent is evident through her nominations at prestigious award ceremonies. Notably, she received a nomination for "Most Promising Female Act to Watch" at the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and another nod for "Diaspora Artist of The Year" at the 2014 edition.

Net Worth

Nigeria's well-known pop singer, Lola Rae, is anticipated to reach a net worth of $5 million by 2023.

Social media 

Find Lola Rae on Instagram by searching for her handle: @lolaraemusic.