Dj Sose Biography, Age, Early Life, Family, Songs, Albums, Net Worth

July 19, 2020

Dj Sose Biography
DJ Sose is a Nigerian-Hungarian disc-jockey, popular for his unique tattooed face.
He has over the recent years, carved out a name for himself in the Nigerian music industry.

We’d be seeing DJ Sose’s biography, date of birth, age, early life, family, parents, siblings, wife, education, songs, albums, net worth, houses, cars, social media handles and more.

Full names: Thomas Amar-Aigbe
Stage name: DJ Sose
Date of birth: 5th June 1981
Age: 39
Nationality: Nigerian-Hungarian
Occupation: Disc-Jockey
Net worth:

DJ Sose Biography, Date Of Birth, Early Life, Family And Education

Thomas Amar-Aigbe (DJ Sose) was born on the 5th of June, 1981 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria to a Nigerian father and a Hungarian mother. As a little boy, the sounds of music managed to intrigue him so much that he seriously started to think of it.

His preference wasn’t devoted to one genre as he was exposed to great diversity of sounds from hip-hop to classical, rock, afro beats and even EDM.

He spent his early life in Nigeria before moving to Europe. After living in Europe for two years, he moved to the United Kingdom. During the 12 years he lived in the UK, he got a Diploma in Film & Video Production at Cavendish College and a BSc degree in Business Information Systems at the University of Hertfordshire.

Entertainment Career

On completing his studies, DJ Sose got a job at an IT company but later abandoned it to concentrate on his music career. His success in several music projects further motivated him into turning his music passion into a profession.

DJ Sose's first notable performance was on December 31, 2010, in Palm Wine Village, Kuala Lumpur.

Notable performances:

DJ Sose has been spotted performing in a number of events and festivals across the country. Some of them include:
  • AfricaMagic Original BlockBuster Festival 2015
  • BAT Time Travel 2015 (BAT End Of Year Party)
  • British Council Nigeria UK/NG Launch 2015
  • Tinsel Charity Ball 2015
  • GTB Gtronic 2015 (GTB End Of Year Party)
Currently, DJ Sose is the official DJ at the Africa’s 1st Saturday Late Night TV Show “Highlites With IK”.

He also performed during the party held at the Big Brother Naija House. For the event, he wore a Gold kaftan style outfit with flared trousers from David Tlale, a popular South African fashion designer.

Name and tattoos:

The name 'DJ Sose' is a short form of Soseneyayi which means "Bear Witness To The Believer” in Edo State. Considering it as an acronym, you'll get DJ Sose’s life motto: “Smile Over Sorrow Everyday”.

His face tattoo was made as a brand mark and it has also helped contribute to his success in the industry. It helped him become popular and easily identifiable.

Personal Life

In May 2018 DJ Sose tied the knot with his beloved girlfriend, Olamide. The wedding really made waves, especially because the DJ removed his tattoos during the traditional marriage ceremony.

During the white wedding, he appeared with the tattoos again. Ik Osakioduwa, a former Big Brother Africa host was one of his groomsmen.

DJ Sose Awards

DJ Sose talents have earned him a good number of awards. Some of them include:
  • NEA Best World DJ Nominee (2008/2009)
  • BEFFTA Awards Best Male DJ Of The Yr Nominee (2009); FAB Awards DJ Of The Yr Nominee (2011)
  • “Performing Arts” at the Creative Industry Awards 2011
  • Nigerian Radio Awards Best DJ Nominee (2012)
  • the 9th position by Channel O in the “Top Ten This Week” for the “Top 10 Most Turnt Up DJs in Africa”

Social Media Handles

You can connect with DJ Sose on:
Instagram @DjSoseOfficial
Twitter @DjSose

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