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TÖME, Canada’s bold Afro-Fusion artist, releases new addictive track ‘Fine Pass’
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TÖME, Canada’s bold Afro-Fusion artist, releases new addictive track ‘Fine Pass’

TÖME (pronounced toe-me), the rising singer-songwriter with a penchant for creating and performing, released her new smooth single ‘Fine Pass’. The artist softly interpolates Nigerian pidgin to tell the delicate story about a hot and passionate love that took time (“Finally, I dey try for your loving/I take time for your loving/I don’t mind when you love me like that”). By the end of the hook/chorus, you’ll discover that the JUNO Award-winning singer has attracted a patient provider—the kind of man most women dream of.

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Exploring ethereal and alté sounds: Töme, sonic journey
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Exploring ethereal and alté sounds: Töme, sonic journey

Michelle Oluwatomi Akanbi, known by her stage name Töme, is a Nigerian-French Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor hailing from Montreal. With a captivating blend of Afrobeat, R&B, and pop influences, Töme has carved out her unique space in today's contemporary music landscape. Unafraid to push boundaries, her music defies genre limitations, inviting listeners on a sonic journey unlike any other.

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Nigerian French-Canadian star, Tome bags prestigious Juno award
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Nigerian French-Canadian star, Tome bags prestigious Juno award

At the 50th anniversary of the Juno Awards, the beautiful Nigerian songstress bagged the award for the Best Recording of the Year for her hit single, “IPray” which featured Jamaican Singer, Sean Kingston. Tome who is also a French-Canadian capped the beautiful night with a captivating golden performance of “I Pray” befitting the Golden Jubilee of the Juno Awards.

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TÖME Returns With New Single And A JUNO Award
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TÖME Returns With New Single And A JUNO Award

Award-winning singer and songwriter TÖME has kickstarted her 2021 music releases with the single "Nana". She also recently won the prestigious JUNO award, under the Reggae Recording of the Year category, for her single "I Pray" featuring Jamaican artist Sean Kingston.

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TÖME DOESN’T HAVE TIME FOR THE NANA
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TÖME DOESN’T HAVE TIME FOR THE NANA

Canada-based, Nigerian singer TÖME shares her first single "Nana" for 2021. The upbeat record blends Afropop with modern R&B/pop elements and the result is a bright, catchy track that showcases…

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TOME IS ENOUGH
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TOME IS ENOUGH

“As she navigates pulling her diaspora and Nigerian inclinations together into something to hold on to, there is a never-absent quote that sums up her view of self and destiny: I’m enough, I’m Töme.”

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TOME’S THREE-PACK SINGLE, I PRAY
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TOME’S THREE-PACK SINGLE, I PRAY

Sean Kingston expressed his gladness to have worked with TÖME on “I Pray”, saying: “TÖME is an incredibly unique artist with a beautiful voice….

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TÖME X SHEEN MAGAZINE
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TÖME X SHEEN MAGAZINE

Nearly four months into 2020, TÖME took it upon herself to use her successful platform to help those who have been affected by our current pandemic. 

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TÖME FEATURED ON
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TÖME FEATURED ON

I feel the best way to be heard and understood is when you can relate to someone, which is what I try to achieve in my music…

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TÖME FEATURED ON
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TÖME FEATURED ON

My motivation to keep going in my career is to make my family proud. I hope to provide them the ability to live the lives they want to.

Other people also motivate me. I am so lucky to be around people I can learn from. They add to my experience and view of the world which makes it easier to write music. There’s always a story to tell apart from my own.

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