May7ven
singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, actress, model and entrepreneur
May Odegbami , known professionally as May7ven, is a Nigerian-born singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, actress, model and entrepreneur.
Early life and education
May7ven was born in Ibadan, Nigeria to Nigerian footballer Chief Segun Odegbami, and a Nigerian mother, Jumoke Tejumola, an accountant and ex-athlete. She attended Bodija International School before relocating to the UK at the age of six with her mother, her brother Junior Odegbami and sister Funmi Odegbami, CEO of MINK Cosmetics LLP. May7ven has other siblings, Tolu Odegbami, Steven Odegbami, Mo Odegbami and Tito Odegbami who live in Nigeria with their mothers.
During her adolescence, May studied music, sound engineering, building surveying and architecture. She joined her church choir when she was 10 and started teaching street dance at her local community centre in Kensal Green at age 14. She landed her first job as an estate agent and property developer at age 17 whilst pursuing her studies and music career.
Career
She debuted in 2008 in the UK with single Hands Up, which she co-wrote with songwriter and producer Aeon 'Step' Manahan.
In May 2009 Take off my clothes/Bo Aso La Ra Mi, released under her own label Best entertainment, produced and co-written by Aeon Manahan and May7ven was released in the UK and Nigeria. The single included remixes by Colin Emmanuel and pioneer musik. The video was directed by Ben Peters and produced by Luti Media.
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