Okailey Verse


Barbara Naa Okailey Nyarko known professionally with the stage name Okailey Verse, 'OV or Original Version' is a Ghanaian musician, singer and songwriter. She was crowned winner of the MTN Hitmaker Season 7. She is best known for her viral song Want Me featuring Ghanaian dancehall artist Stonebwoy.

Early life and education

OV had her secondary education at Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua. In an interview, she mentioned that she had always dreamed of attending law school and becoming a lawyer, but her parents disagreed with her decision.

Music career

In 2018, OV won the MTN Hitmaker season 7 competition, for which she received a GH₵100,000 recording deal. Following the contest, Ghanaian dancehall artist Stonebwoy signed her to his record label, Burniton Music Group. She went on to collaborate with Stonebwoy and Kelvyn Boy, her label mate at the time.

Controversies

In 2020, OV parted ways with Stonebwoy's record label, Burniton Music Group, to join forces with Blakk Cedi, who had previously managed Stonebwoy before their split. Stonebwoy later confirmed OV's departure from the label in an interview.

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