Introducing Oba Simba.....
The quiet warrior....
Oba Simba was born in December 1971 at a place called Heartease in the parish of St Thomas, but grew up in Allman Town in central Kingston. He attended Trench Town High School where his excellent performances made him a star appearing on many concerts and stage shows.
Oba Simba is the quintessential quiet warrior. He has a quiet reserve and confidence that projects the threat that nothing can derail him, and radiates an easy authority without even a hint of arrogance.
There are a few men who could have survived the ugly reserves in life experienced by Oba Simba with not only resilience and determination but incredible grace as well. He is not embittered by a tragedy that has left him physically challenged that may have broken a lesser man. But then, Oba Simba is not just any man. In 2007, while working on a survey boat, he was involved in a horrific accident that slashed his left foot, injuring him permanently.
The injury sheared off his left instep and foot, and the injury sidelined him from the music business for over a year. He now needs special orthopedic shoes that enable him to walk, “Ah just life, this whole thing taught me an important lesson that I can overcome anything. I just use this experience as a way to firm myself up to tackle whatever else may come”, he said.
The name Oba Simba is an amalgamated word that means King of the Lions. Oba is a Yoruba word that means “King” and Simba is Swahili for “Lion”. He officially changed his name to Oba Simba a few years ago, effectively banishing what he called “my Babylon name”.
Oba Simba is the quintessential quiet warrior. He has a quiet reserve and confidence that projects the threat that nothing can derail him, and radiates an easy authority without even a hint of arrogance.
There are a few men who could have survived the ugly reserves in life experienced by Oba Simba with not only resilience and determination but incredible grace as well. He is not embittered by a tragedy that has left him physically challenged that may have broken a lesser man. But then, Oba Simba is not just any man. In 2007, while working on a survey boat, he was involved in a horrific accident that slashed his left foot, injuring him permanently.
The injury sheared off his left instep and foot, and the injury sidelined him from the music business for over a year. He now needs special orthopedic shoes that enable him to walk, “Ah just life, this whole thing taught me an important lesson that I can overcome anything. I just use this experience as a way to firm myself up to tackle whatever else may come”, he said.
The name Oba Simba is an amalgamated word that means King of the Lions. Oba is a Yoruba word that means “King” and Simba is Swahili for “Lion”. He officially changed his name to Oba Simba a few years ago, effectively banishing what he called “my Babylon name”.
The VOICE of the people....
Oba Simba’s crisp clear vocals and his well-written thought provoking lyrics are a revelation in an industry which has become too obsessed with bling and trigger-pulling and he has returned to the music business with a bouncy single called “Shape of the Century” a feel-good romantic Ballad that harkens of the gentler, kinder days of reggae music. “Just something any reggae lover can rock to and to make a woman feel good about herself without being offensive as I speak about her assets and attributes.“ He said laughing. The video is a favorite amongst viewers on local television and on the internet.
Oba Simba first tasted success with the single “Whistling Bird” on the “J’taime Riddim” put out by Special Delivery Music. He appeared on several releases including “Cellblock Link Up Vol 1” and “A Timeless Vibration”.
Another recent single “The Herbs” was released in October 2009 on the Whistling Bird EP has popped up on a number of reggae charts in Europe and is available for sales on iTunes and other downloadable charts. He also appeared on the Irie Ites and Goldcup Records label with tunes such as “Man a Warrior” and “One Slide”
Oba Simba thrilled the audience during the MIDEM Music Conference 2007 in France sharing a stage with musical heavyweights such as Shaggy, Etana, Tessanne Chin and Daville. In 2009, he was a finalist in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commissions annual Festival contest.
Oba Simba first tasted success with the single “Whistling Bird” on the “J’taime Riddim” put out by Special Delivery Music. He appeared on several releases including “Cellblock Link Up Vol 1” and “A Timeless Vibration”.
Another recent single “The Herbs” was released in October 2009 on the Whistling Bird EP has popped up on a number of reggae charts in Europe and is available for sales on iTunes and other downloadable charts. He also appeared on the Irie Ites and Goldcup Records label with tunes such as “Man a Warrior” and “One Slide”
Oba Simba thrilled the audience during the MIDEM Music Conference 2007 in France sharing a stage with musical heavyweights such as Shaggy, Etana, Tessanne Chin and Daville. In 2009, he was a finalist in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commissions annual Festival contest.
The King of Lions.....
He has now established his own production company Obadan Produktionz. His is striving to make his mark as a producer and a songwriter. He released the Lacadema Riddim (co-produce with Cell Block’s Syl Gordon) which enjoyed favorable rotation on FM radio with songs such as “Beat It” by Lutan Fyah and Spectacular. He has also co-written tracks on Sharon Tucker’s album “In Your Time“. One of those tracks “Give a Little Love” peaked at #2 on the CMV E Strip charts in 2010. The song was also produced by Oba Simba. His latest production “Start It” done by Ras Mamba is a top ten entry in this year’s JCDC annual festival contest.
“I am growing from strength to strength and my potential has no limits”, Oba Simba said. He is now turning his attention towards releasing and promoting his debut album “The Voice of the People“.
His name is Oba Simba. Hear him roaaarrr.
“I am growing from strength to strength and my potential has no limits”, Oba Simba said. He is now turning his attention towards releasing and promoting his debut album “The Voice of the People“.
His name is Oba Simba. Hear him roaaarrr.
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