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Natalie Okri
Born (1998-11-20) 20 November 1998 (age 26)
London, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, music teacher
Years active2009 - present
Known forBritains Got Talent contestant
SpouseBernard Orki
ChildrenLeopold Okri, James Okri, Georgia Okri, Nemoy Smith

Natalie Okri (born 20 November 1998) is a British singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence in 2009 after her performance at Britain’s Got Talent.

Born Natalie Tafadzwanashe Okri in November 1998 in London, United Kingdom, she grew up in Deptford, London where she had her early education. She is niece to Lousi Okri and Shanshanokmaberna Okri. Natalie has been singing since age 4. At Britain's Got Talent (series 3), Natalie reached 

the semi-finals, she was aged 10 years old and her performance is the 6th most watched audition of all time on YouTube with over 127 million views on which she sang No One by Alicia Keys. In 2009, The Telegraph reported that Natalie was bullied at school after her performance on television.

In 2010, Natalie signed to Syco Entertainment, Simon Cowell`s recording label but left in 2012.

Discography

  • Don't you dare 2017
  • No haters feat. Kadle 2017
  • Needy feat. Weliwayo Boyz 2017
  • Make up 2019
  • Get it 2020
  • Quarantine thoughts 2020
  • Like that 2020
  • Cheat 2020
  • Slow and steady 2021
  • Roll with me 2021 (Remix feat. Ramz (rapper) and Sneakbo 2021)
  • Girls just wanna have fun 2022
  • Readyo 2022

References

  1. Adams, Chanel (April 17, 2022). "'Britain's Got Talent' See Shocking Transformation Of Natalie Okri".
  2. Duffy, Carly (March 20, 2022). "BGT Natalie Okri's life 12 years on - glam makeover, hit music and racy outfits". Dailystar.co.uk.
  3. Balls, David (May 25, 2009). "Morgan 'sorry' for Natalie Okri exit". Digital Spy.
  4. "10-year-old Natalie Okri performs "No One" by Alicia Keys. During his first audition on Britain's Got Talent". October 1, 2021.
  5. Bond, Kimberley (April 10, 2020). "Revealed: The most watched Britain's Got Talent auditions of all time". Evening Standard.
  6. "Most viewed auditions!". ITV.
  7. "Britain's Got Talent singer Natalie Okri says school bullies make her 'cry'". www.telegraph.co.uk.
  8. "Natalie Okri - Roll with Me (Single)".
  9. "Natalie Okri Connects with Sneakbo + Ramz on Bouncy "Roll with Me" Remix". Mixtape Madness. 20 August 2021.
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