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Bim Fernandez, born Darnel Abimbọla Olumegbon Fernandez on May 25, 1989, is a singer from France and America. Her father was Antonio Deinde Fernandez, a very wealthy ambassador from Nigeria. In 2014, Bim sang with a band called Pink Grenade. They released music videos that became very popular online. She later left her music company that same year.

Early Life and Education

Bim Fernandez was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris, France. Her father, Antonio Deinde Fernandez, was a billionaire from Lagos State, Nigeria. He had moved to the United States when he was younger. Her mother was Aduke Fernandez.

After Bim was born, her family lived in the famous Hôtel Ritz Paris for a short time. Then they moved to a large house called Chateau de Bois-Feuillette in Pontpoint.

Later, Bim moved to New York City with her family. Her father bought a historic home there. Bim started learning to play the violin when she was four years old. She attended Rye Country Day School and later the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Connecticut.

When she was 10, her family moved to Edinburgh, Scotland. She went to Fettes College there. At 13, she began playing the guitar. Bim finished school at Fettes when she was 18. She then took classes in video production in New York. In 2009, she started studying at Oxford Brookes University in England. However, she left after one month to focus on her music career. Her father did not approve of this choice.

Throughout her childhood, Bim lived a very privileged life. She traveled the world on her father's private jet, visiting many countries, especially in Africa. In the summers, she vacationed on his large yacht, Yemoja. She also trained in horse riding and competed in many national shows. Her father was very protective of her because of his wealth. Many important people visited her home, including Pope John Paul II, George H. W. Bush, Kofi Annan, Nelson Mandela, and Mobutu Sese Seko.

Fashion

When she was a teenager, Bim worked as a model once for the designer Vivienne Westwood. This was during Edinburgh Fashion Week. She also inherited a large collection of designer clothes from her mother. These included items from famous brands like Jean-Paul Gaultier, Givenchy, Chanel, and Oscar de la Renta.

Music Career

Bim Fernandez started writing songs and playing her guitar when she was a teenager. She went to many concerts and became friends with members of the band Forever the Sickest Kids. She also met Gabe Saporta, the lead singer of the band Cobra Starship.

In 2009, Bim sang backing vocals on Cobra Starship's song "Nice Guys Finish Last." She also modeled for the cover of their album Hot Mess. This album became very successful, reaching number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. Bim also modeled for the cover of Cobra Starship's single, "Good Girls Go Bad".

Bim began using the stage name Madame Luxe and worked with different musicians. In 2011, she sang on a song called "Painting the Sky" by EDM artist Draper. This song was released on SoundCloud. It was also included on Draper's album in 2012.

Bim also worked with the DJ group Cash Cash. She sang on their songs "Tongue Twister" and "We Don't Sleep at Night." These songs were released in Japan in 2012. In 2013, she was featured on another Cash Cash song called "Love Crime (Not Innocent)."

In November 2013, Bim signed with SMH Records. This company created the band Pink Grenade with Bim as a member. She was known as Bim Fernandez in the band. She played guitar and sang on their song "Lipstick." She also helped write the song.

A music video for "Lipstick" was released in July 2014. It showed Bim performing and other scenes with red lipstick. The song was part of Pink Grenade's album, Fear of a Pink Planet. Bim left SMH Records in November 2014.

Personal Life

Bim's mother passed away in May 2013. This made Bim think about her life and career. She decided to focus even more on music, as her mother had wanted. Her father had stopped giving her an allowance for a few years because he didn't like her music career.

After her father passed away in September 2015, Bim shared tribute messages and family photos on her Instagram account. She showed pictures of herself with her father.

See Also

• Antonio Deinde Fernandez