Otile Brown, whose real name is Jacob Juma Obunga, is a Kenyan Musician, Songwriter and Performer. Otile Brown rose to fame after he released his hit single: Imaginary Love featuring Khaligraph Jones in 2015 after signing to Dreamland Music Entertainment. He was born on 21st March 1994. He is currently 31 years old.
Otile Brown Biography
| Full Names: | Jacob Juma Obunga |
| Known as: | Otile Brown, OB, Obizee |
| Date of Birth: | 21st March 1994 |
| Age: | 31 Years Old. |
| Place of Birth: | Kisumu – Kenya |
| Place of Growth: | Mikindani, Mombasa – Kenya |
| Profession: | Musician, Songwriter, Performer |
Otile Brown Family
Otile Brown’s parents passed on while he was at a tender age.
His Mother passed on in 2006.
He grew up with his uncle, grandma, and stepmom.
He’s the lastborn in his family.
Otile Brown Education
Otile Brown went to school in areas such as Amani, Mikindani, Hamisi and Changamwe in Mombasa – Kenya.
He finished his education in form four.
Otile Brown Relationships
Otile Brown and Vera Sidika
Otile Brown was in a romantic relationship with Kenyan Socialite & Entrepreneur: Vera Sidika.
They broke up after 5 to 6 months of dating.
They later reunited after one and a half months, then broke up a week later.
Otile Brown and Nabayet
Otile Brown was later in a relationship with Nabayet alias Nabbi.
Nabayet is an Ethiopian-Australian, Biomedical Scientist, Researcher and Pastry Chef.
Otile Brown Hustle Journey
Otile Brown used to work in Kenya Post Authority (KPA) located in Mombasa – Kenya, where he used to count sacks. (Tallying).
He also used to hawk Maasai shoes from door to door in Nairobi, Kenya..
Otile then used to do stage plays in the Kenya National Theatre and a Television program called Naswa.
He also used to sell secondhand clothes and shoes to University of Nairobi (UON) students.
Otile Brown Musical Journey
Otile Brown knew he could sing by the age of 12.
He started singing officially after high school.
He had no hurry with this music career.
He was in a rap group called ‘Kosi Kikosi’.
Otile said that Hon. Jalang’o has played a huge role in his life, he paid for Otile’s rent and preferred him to sing rather than to rap.
Otile Brown rose to fame after he released his hit single: Imaginary Love featuring Khaligraph Jones in 2015 after signing to Dreamland Music Entertainment.
Best of Otile Brown – Debut Album
Otile Brown released his debut studio album titled ‘Best of Otile Brown’ on 11th April 2017.
The 8-track album featured songs such as:
- Niseme Nawe (Featuring Brakah The Prince)
- Alivyonipenda (Featuring King Kaka)
- Basi
- Everything
- Dejavu
- Imaginary Love (Featuring Khaligraph Jones)
- Aiyolela
- Shujaa Wako.
Otile parted ways with Dreamland Music Entertainment Label in March 2017 and became an independent artist.
He later started his record label called Just in Love Music.
The first signee was Kenyan Singer: Jovial, she later left the label.
Jovial later stated that she didn’t leave the label but her contract was terminated by Otile Brown after some disagreements which she says are confidential.
Just in Love – 2nd Album
Otile Brown later released his second studio album titled: Just In Love on 3rd June 2020.
The 11-track album contained songs such as;
- Regina (Featuring Juma Jux)
- Dede
- Hit & Run (Featuring Khaligraph Jones)
- Vibe
- Leila (Featuring Kidum)
- Kosea
- Umedamshi
- Dusuma (Featuring Meddy)
- Watoto na Pombe (Featuring Mejja)
- Zaidi Yako
- Pretty Girls
The album was first exclusively released on the Boomplay streaming service before other platforms.
It received 2 million streams on 19th July 2020 on Boomplay.
The album currently has over 40 million streams on Boomplay.
Uptown Flex – EP
Otile Brown released his first EP titled ‘Uptown Flex’ on 23rd February 2022.
The 5-track EP contained songs such as:
- Double Up
- Realer
- Fine by Me
- Run Up
- Sempre
Grace – 3rd Album
Otile Brown released his 3rd studio album titled: Grace on 23 February 2024.
The 15-track album contains songs such as:-
- Asante (Featuring Rayvanny)
- African Woman (Featuring Eddy Kenzo)
- Umenipendea Nini (Featuring Barakah The Prince)
- Na Enjoy
- Buss it (Featuring Boutross)
- Tonight
- Loving You (Featuring Femi One)
- Balling
- Dear X
- Wickedi (Featuring Nameless)
- Some Fun (Featuring Morgan Heritage)
- Hallelujah
- Like That
- Cake (Featuring Reekado Banks)
- Grace (Bonus Track) [Featuring GB]
Otile brown has released chart-topping singles, fixtures and collaborations such as:-
- Chaguo La Moyo (Featuring Sanaipei Tande), released on 5th April 2018.
- Baby Love (Starring Vera Sidika), released on 31st July 2018.
- Zichune (Featuring Jovial), released on 28th May 2019.
- Amor (Featuring Jovial), released on 21st June 2019.
- Aiyana (Featuring Sanaipei Tande), released on 5th February 2019.
- Quarantine, released on 25th May 2020.
- Ndagukunda (Featuring Prezzo), released on 3rd August 2020.
- Such Kinda Love (Featuring Jovial), released on 19th May 2021.
- Jeraha (Featuring Jovial), released 11th October 2021.
- Woman (Featuring Harmonize), released on 18th Jan 2022.
- One Call (Featuring Ruby), released on 2nd February 2023.
- Loving You (Featuring Femi One), released on 26th February 2024.
- AMONG OTHERS…
Otile Brown Cars
Otile Brown has owned various cars, such as: Mercedes E250 AMG, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes Benz AMG C63, Range Rover Vogue among others.
’
Otile Brown Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is Otile Brown?
Otile Brown, whose real name is Jacob Juma Obunga, is a Kenyan Musician, Songwriter and Performer.
- What is Otile Brown's real name?
Otile Brown’s real name is Jacob Juma Obunga.
- When was Otile Brown Born?
Otile Brown was born on 21st March 1994.
- How old is Otile Brown?
Otile Brown is currently 31 years old.
- How did Otile Brown rise to fame?
Otile Brown rose to fame after he released his hit single: Imaginary Love featuring Khaligraph Jones in 2015 after signing to Dreamland Music Entertainment.
- When did Otile Brown release his debut album?Otile Brown released his debut studio album titled ‘Best of Otile Brown’ on 11th April 2017. The 8-track album featured songs such as:
- Niseme Nawe (Featuring Brakah The Prince)
- Alivyonipenda (Featuring King Kaka)
- Basi
- Everything
- Dejavu
- Imaginary Love (Featuring Khaligraph Jones)
- Aiyolela
- Shujaa Wako.
- When did Otile Brown release his second album?Otile Brown later released his second studio album titled: Just In Love on 3rd June 2020. The 11-track album contained songs such as;
- Regina (Featuring Juma Jux)
- Dede
- Hit & Run (Featuring Khaligraph Jones)
- Vibe
- Leila (Featuring Kidum)
- Kosea
- Umedamshi
- Dusuma (Featuring Meddy)
- Watoto na Pombe (Featuring Mejja)
- Zaidi Yako
- Pretty Girls
- When did Otile Brown release his first EP?Otile Brown released his first EP titled ‘Uptown Flex’ on 23rd February 2022. The 5-track EP contained songs such as:
- Double Up
- Realer
- Fine by Me
- Run Up
- Sempre
- When did Otile Brown release his latest album?Otile Brown released his 3rd studio album titled: Grace on 23 February 2024. The 15-track album contains songs such as:-
- Asante (Featuring Rayvanny)
- African Woman (Featuring Eddy Kenzo)
- Umenipendea Nini (Featuring Barakah The Prince)
- Na Enjoy
- Buss it (Featuring Boutross)
- Tonight
- Loving You (Featuring Femi One)
- Balling
- Dear X
- Wickedi (Featuring Nameless)
- Some Fun (Featuring Morgan Heritage)
- Hallelujah
- Like That
- Cake (Featuring Reekado Banks)
- Grace (Bonus Track) [Featuring GB]
- Did Otile Brown and Vera Sidika date?Yes, Otile Brown was in a romantic relationship with Kenyan Socialite & Entrepreneur: Vera Sidika. They broke up after 5 to 6 months of dating. They later reunited after one and a half months, then broke up a week later
- Did Otile Brown and Nabayet date?Yes, Otile Brown was later in a relationship with Nabayet alias Nabbi. Nabayet is an Ethiopian-Australian, Biomedical Scientist, Researcher and Pastry Chef.
Watch the video version of the above content by clicking below:
[…] had an online alteration with Otile Brown where Otile Brown claimed the song with him titled ‘Show Me’ that is on the album is an […]
[…] na Pombe (Otile Brown Featuring Magix Enga & him), released on 30th June […]