Oritsé Williams
British singer
Oritsé Jolomi Matthew Soloman Williams ( oh-REE-shay; born 27 November 1986), professionally as Oritsé, is a British singer. He is best known as the founding member of the boy band JLS, who were runners-up to Alexandra Burke on the fifth series of The X Factor in 2008. JLS sold over 10 million records before disbanding in December 2013. Williams also won the ITV dancing competition Stepping Out in September 2013.
Early life
Oritsé Williams was born on 27 November 1986 in London. He is of Nigerian and Caribbean descent. Since the age of 12, Williams has cared for his mother, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and his two brothers and sister. He attended Larmenier & Sacred Heart Primary School in West London, where he learnt to play the trumpet. He also attended British International School, Lagos, Nigeria and the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School.
Career
2006–2013: JLS
In 2007, Williams and his brother came up with a "grand plan" to cure their mother's MS. His brother was studying to be a scientist to find a cure for the condition, whilst Williams was going to back him up through his love of music.
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