I am a highly motivated individual with a track record of performance, entrepreneurship, and motivational leadership. I thrive on challenging tasks, staying highly organised, and meeting tight deadlines with a positive, can-do attitude. I am a dedicated musician and performer, passionate about music, customer service, and people skills. As a singer/songwriter known as Oggie, I have toured as a lead performer and worked across theatres, studios, and events, from backing vocals for The Jacksons to leading roles in Thriller Live and beyond.

Oggie Ekaragha

I am a highly motivated individual with a track record of performance, entrepreneurship, and motivational leadership. I thrive on challenging tasks, staying highly organised, and meeting tight deadlines with a positive, can-do attitude. I am a dedicated musician and performer, passionate about music, customer service, and people skills. As a singer/songwriter known as Oggie, I have toured as a lead performer and worked across theatres, studios, and events, from backing vocals for The Jacksons to leading roles in Thriller Live and beyond.

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I am a highly motivated individual with a track record of performance, entrepreneurship, and motivational leadership. I thrive on challenging tasks, staying highly organised, and meeting tight deadlines with a positive, can-do attitude.

I am a dedicated musician and performer, passionate about music, customer service, and people skills. As a singer/songwriter known as Oggie, I have toured as a lead performer and worked across theatres, studios, and events, from backing vocals for The Jacksons to leading roles in Thriller Live and beyond.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Security Officer (Door Supervisor) at Bidvest Noonan
July 1, 2021 - Present
Patrolling, door supervision and walkthroughs; reporting and distributing passes; preventing unauthorized access to buildings and ensuring the safety of clientele; reception and customer care; basic computer skills; telecommunications; maintaining a friendly, smart and presentable appearance with excellent manners and communication.
Junior Accounts Executive at TED Staffing
October 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Managing existing clients; delivering high level customer service to staff; reporting into various reports; advertising on social media; creating and updating campaigns on staff portals; managing accounts; telecommunications.
Sales, Singer, Demonstrator, Brand Ambassador at Lucky Voice
November 1, 2016 - October 1, 2021
Face to face sales; Demonstration on how to use the Lucky Voice Karaoke Kits; entertaining and singing to attract customers and sell the product; engaging customers with an excellent sales pitch; promoting and flyering Lucky Voice Bars and products; featuring in Lucky Voice ad campaigns.
Brand Ambassador / Team Leader / Host at Kreate. Star Live. Yes People
August 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Promo work; engaging with the general public; roles included brand ambassador, team leader and host for events such as Deautshe Bank Graduation Event, Hackett London Christmas Party, Costa Collect, UCAS Higher Education Exhibition, Success Connect, Deliveroo Food Festival.
Administrator at Group Horizon
November 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
General office administration; face to face and telephone enquiries; marking student exams and papers; database updating; postage and packaging; filing and accountability for all equipment used for classes and students.
Music Events Manager at No.5 Greek St/ Green Carnation
September 1, 2014 - February 1, 2015
Creating music events; office administration including phone/event bookings, event management, booking artists; hosting; creating event flyers using Photoshop; event promotion; securing contracts with Goggle Box, Kele Le Rock and Nate James; successful bookings with Wicked cast and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Lead Performer and Singer at Flying Music / Thriller Live (The Michael Jackson Musical)
September 1, 2010 - August 1, 2014
Lead performer and singer; toured Japan, Korea, Scandinavia, Germany and the UK; eight shows a week; two-hour shows; singing hits of Michael Jackson; performing and dancing to iconic choreographed routines; acting and playing multiple characters within the show as a lead.
Music Administration and Assistant Tutor at Artefacts Edutainment
January 1, 2009 - April 1, 2009
Coordinating company projects and biographies for artists; administrative duties; researching funders and internet distribution, agencies and production management; assistant singing and acting tutor with teenagers.
Promoter, and Creator of 'The Soundtrack' at Ronnie Scott’s Bar / The Soundtrack
September 1, 2008 - October 1, 2009
Promoting events; creating and promoting The Soundtrack nights.
Public Speaker at Make Your Mark in Music
February 1, 2007 - February 1, 2008
Ambassador for promoting national campaigning for 15-30 year olds interested in the music business; public conference speaking including the BPI and London College of Fashion; attending mandatory annual meetings and discussing campaign ideas.
Singer, Songwriter, Promoter and Performer at Quality Control Records
July 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007
Promoting a single written and sung with Ed Case; arranging interviews with radio stations including Radio 1 Xtra; promoting at events such as the Scottish Fashion Awards; promotional activities.
Singer, Songwriter, Promoter and Performer at Independent Record Release
August 1, 2006 - November 1, 2006
Promoting a song 'You' released on Virgin; promoting across various countries including Kos and FalRaki; performing at venues including Carling Academy in Hammersmith Palais.
Head Of The Youth Steering Committee at The Midi Music Company
March 1, 2003 - November 1, 2006
Contributing ideas for MMC courses for young people; assisting on Youth Exchanges in Italy and Ireland; organising and running the steering committee; publicly representing the company; assistant singing and acting tutor with Phat City Project.

Education

SIA Licence & First Aid Trained at SIA Licensing / Training
July 1, 2022 - March 26, 2026
BA(Hons) in Commercial Music (2.1) at Westminster University
September 1, 1994 - July 1, 1997
A Levels in Performing Arts and Theatre Arts at Deptford Green School
September 1, 1987 - August 1, 1994
GCSEs in Music, Drama, English Literature and English Language at Deptford Green School
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026

Qualifications

SIA Licence
July 1, 2022 - March 26, 2026
First Aid Trained
July 1, 2022 - March 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail