‘Happiness’

Olatunji Yearwood was born 3^rd September 1985 in the beautiful twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago to parents Edward Yearwood, a well-known composer and mother Mairoon Ali, local actress, radio personality and teacher. It was evident that Olatunji or “Ola” as he is widely known came into this world with raw talent flowing through his veins.

Olatunji attended Trinity College where he joined the parang group and entered the annual calypso competition held there. In 2002 at the age of 16, he entered the Junior Calypso competition arena where he place 2^nd in the NYAC Emancipation Competition and 2^nd in the Sunshine Snacks Junior Calypso Competition. In 2003 “Ola” achieved recognition in every competition he entered, placing 1^st in the Sunshine Snack Junior Calypso Monarch and 3^rd in ‘Scouting for Talent’ receiving special awards for the “Most Outstanding Calypsonian” and “Most Promising Act”. He was also awarded the “Top Stars” trophy by the NYAC.

In 2004, Olatunji decided on a future in performing arts and applied to schools in the UK after completing one year of Advanced Level at Trinity College. That year he took up the role as MC at Junior Calypso Monarch and Junior Soca Monarch. As his reputation as a performer grew, William Munroe offered him a position in his tent “Kaiso Stars” and he was invited to perform in the “3 Canal Carnival Show” as well as “Jab In The Box.”

Several years later, “Ola” is now living his dream as a  successful, world-traveled performer. Olatunji’s motto and ambition is “to touch humanity through verse and song...”