Funke Lagoke is a Nigerian-American from the DMV. She is a classically trained singer that has performed in Operas, concerts, church, shows and stages. Her love for the arts started at a young age. She was involved in Theater, Dance, Modeling and Music. Funke competed on American Idol season 19 and placed in the Top 40. She is also the previous Miss Nigeria USA. Her musical influences range from India.Arie, Sade, Nina Simone, Anita Baker, Toni Braxton and Marian Anderson. She is an educator and an advocate of the Arts. Funke's pursuit in music ranges from Classical, R&B, Jazz, Soul, AfroBeat and Pop. Funke is currently working on her EP and is set to drop her single this spring. https://www.funkelagoke.com

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**Funke Lagoke** is a Nigerian-American from the DMV. She is a classically trained singer that has performed in Operas, concerts, church, shows and stages. Her love for the arts started at a young age. She was involved in Theater, Dance, Modeling and Music. Funke competed on American Idol season 19 and placed in the Top 40. She is also the previous Miss Nigeria USA. Her musical influences range from India.Arie, Sade, Nina Simone, Anita Baker, Toni Braxton and Marian Anderson. She is an educator and an advocate of the Arts. Funke's pursuit in music ranges from Classical, R&B, Jazz, Soul, AfroBeat and Pop. Funke is currently working on her EP and is set to drop her single this spring. https://www.funkelagoke.com

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