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Capital F.E.M.I
Birth nameKolawole Olalekan Fakiyesi
Born (1984-04-29) 29 April 1984 (age 41)
Lagos, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
Years active2008–present
LabelsKennis Music (former)

Kolawole Olalekan Fakiyesi (born 29 April 1984), known professionally as Capital F.E.M.I, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actor. He initially gained recognition as a member of the R&B group 4thComing before launching his solo career. In 2008, he signed with Kennis Music,[1] he achieved mainstream success with the release of "Never Felt Like Love," and "Baby I Got Money," featuring rapper Eedris Abdulkareem. In 2015,[2] he departed Kennis Music to establish his own record label.[3]

Early Life and education

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Capital F.E.M.I was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and hails from Abeokuta, Ogun State. He was raised in a musically inclined family; his father, Femi Fakiyesi, was a musician, and his mother served as a choir leader, helping to nurture his early interest in music. He grew up in Lagos and attended Fountain School, Surulere, Maryland Private School, and later Government College, Ibadan, where he spent two years.[4] He completed his secondary education at King's College, Lagos, before earning a degree in Business Administration from Lagos State University. In an interview with Vanguard Nigeria, he stated that he moved to the United States at the age of 12, where he lived for several years. He lived in the U.S. for several years before returning to Nigeria in 2009. Initially uncertain about making a permanent move, he returned to explore the Nigerian music industry and assess the opportunities available to him.[1]

Career

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4thComing

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Capital F.E.M.I began his music career as part of R&B male group 4thComing, The group gained attention in the early 2000s with their blend of R&B and hip-hop. They released several singles and performed at major events before the group disbanded to allow both artists to pursue solo careers.[5]

Solo career

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Following the breakup of 4thComing, Capital F.E.M.I began his solo career with the release of his debut single "Never Felt a Love" in 2011,[6] which highlighted his vocal ability and earned him a nomination for Best R&B Single at the 2010 edition of the Hip Hop World Awards.[7] He signed with Kennis Music, where he released his debut album The Year of R'n'B in 2012. The album included tracks such as "Capital Love," "Duro Timi," "Baby I Got It" featuring Eedris Abdulkareem,[8] "In the Name of Love," "Capital F.E.M.I," and "Playlist," and was produced by Masterkraft.[9] The project earned him further recognition, including a nomination for Best R&B Single and a win for Best Vocal Performance (Male) at the 2011 edition of the Headies.[1]

In addition to music, he has pursued acting, appearing in Nollywood films such as When Love Happens Again (2016) and North East (2016).[10]

In June 2015, Capital F.E.M.I left Kennis Music.[11] His exit from the label was motivated by a desire for greater creative freedom and control over his music. Following his exit, he launched his own independent imprint, allowing him to explore new artistic directions and business opportunities.[12][13][14]

Discography

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Albums

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Selected Singles

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  • "Never Felt a Love" (2011)
  • "Capital Love" (2012)
  • "Tumbo" (2015)[15]
  • "Am Just Saying" (2017)

Filmography

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  • When Love Happens Again (2016)
  • North East (2016)

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Category Result
2016 City People Entertainment Awards RnB Artist of the Year Nominated
2013 The Headies Best R&B Single Nominated
2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best New Act Won
2011 The Headies Best R&B Single Nominated
Best Vocal Performance (Male) Nominated
2010 Best R&B Single Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b c adefaye (2013-03-16). "Winning a Grammy is my dream - Capital F.E.M.I". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
  2. ^ "Celebrating 10 Years since the release of Capital F.E.M.I's 'The Year of R&B' [Pulse Afrobeats Throwback] | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  3. ^ "Singer confirms exit from Kennis Music | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
  4. ^ Atisele, Kenneth (2016-04-01). "Former Kennis Music act, Capital FEMI is a year older today". Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  5. ^ "Capital F.E.M.I Profile and Discography | African Music Library". africanmusiclibrary.org. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  6. ^ "Capital F.E.M.I - Never Felt A Love". 2023-03-07. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  7. ^ "NOMINEES FOR HIP HOP WORLD AWARDS 2010". ModernGhana. 6 April 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  8. ^ Ovie O (24 March 2010). "Femi ft EeDris Abdulkareem - Baby I Got It". NotJustOk. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  9. ^ Oyeakd (3 February 2011). "Get Familiar: Femi Adeyinka – Capital F.E.M.I. and Playlist". 360nobs. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  10. ^ Ojoye, Taiwo (2018-04-08). "I still do a lot in music –Capital Femi". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  11. ^ "Capital F.E.M.I Quits Kennis Music". Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  12. ^ Showemimo, Adedayo (2015-08-08). "2 months after leaving Kennis Music, Capital FEMI strikes a pose with Kenny Ogungbe". Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  13. ^ "Nigeria Star Capital FEMI Leaves Record Label". allAfrica.com. 2015-06-12. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  14. ^ Bivan, Nathaniel (2015-11-06). "Why I left Kennis Music – Capital Femi - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  15. ^ "Singer is a classic lover in 'Tumbo' video | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
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