Quick Facts
Biography
Jacob Obunga popularly known as Otile Brown is a Kenyan independent R&B singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor.He rose to fame after the release ofhis hit single "Imaginary Love" which features Khaligraph Jones.He released his debut studio album, Best of Otile Brown, in April 2017. The album was supported by the singles "Basi", "Alivyonipenda", "Shujaa Wako", "DeJavu" and "Aiyolela". Brown had also collaborated with artists such as Sanaipei Tande, and Barakah The Prince, King Kaka among others.
Early Life
Otile was born in Kisumu and raised in Mikindani, Mombasa. He is the last born in a family of four- three brothers and one sister. Otile started singing and writing songs at age 13.
Music career
2017:Best of Otile Brown
Otile's debut album Best of Otile Brown was released in April 2017. The lead single "Imaginary Love" featuring Kenyan rapper, Khaligraph Jones was released on June 3, 2016.The song was played on several radio stations in Kenya. He parted ways with Dreamland Music label in March 2017 and became an Independent artist.
Since his breakthrough into the Kenyan music industry, Otile has garnered several awards including "Male Video of the Year" at Pulse Music Awards 2018 for his single "Baby Love".
Personal life
Otile is known for his affairs with Vera Sidika, a Kenyan Socialite. Their relationship ended in August 2018.
Discography
Album
- Best of Otile Brown (2017)
Singles
| Title | Year of Release |
|---|---|
| Imaginary Love ft. Khaligraph Jones | 2016 |
| DeJavu | 2016 |
| Basi | 2016 |
| Alivyonipenda ft King Kaka | 2016 |
| Niseme Nawe | 2016 |
| Shujaa Wako | 2016 |
| Everything | 2016 |
| Hello | 2016 |
| Kistaarabu | 2017 |
| Yule Mbaya | 2017 |
| Acha Waseme | 2017 |
| Mapenzi Hisia | 2017 |
| Aiyolela | 2017 |
| Chaguo la Moyo ft. Sanaipei Tande | 2018 |
| Baby Love | 2018 |
| Tamu Sana ft. Shetta | 2018 |
| Hi | 2018 |
| Samantha | 2018 |
| Vera | 2018 |
| Nikupe Nini | 2018 |
| Mungu wetu sote | 2018 |
| Aje Anione | 2018 |
| Kenyan Girl | 2019 |
| Crush | 2019 |
| Nitulie | 2019 |
| Siku Yetu | 2019 |
| Nabayet | 2019 |
| This Kind of Love | 2019 |
| The Way You Are | 2020 |
| Aiyana ft. Sanaipei Tande | 2020 |
| Wine | 2020 |
Awards
- Nominee, Pulse Music Awards, Baby Love "Male Video of the Year" (2018)
- Nominee, HiPipo Music Awards, East Africa Song of The Year -Kenya (2019)