Olamide Gbenga Adedeji is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive who was born on March 15, 1989. He is one of Africa’s most prominent performers, he has helped begin the careers of countless Afrobeats musicians.
He makes recordings in Yoruba and English. While contracted to Coded Tunes, he released his debut studio album Rapsodi in 2011. His follow-up album, YBNL, was published under his label imprint “Yahoo Boy No Laptop,” also known as YBNL Nation. Singles from the album included “First of All,” “Voice of the Street,” “Stupid Love,” and “Ilefo Illuminati.” He released his third studio album, Baddest Guy Ever Liveth, on November 7, 2013.
Who is Olamide?
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji was born on March 15, 1989, in Bariga, Lagos State. He is the second of Pa Adedeji’s three children with his second wife, Ronke Osisanya Adedeji. Olamide’s two siblings are TemmyGold and Eniola Olamilekan (commonly known as DJ Enimoney).
Olamide launched his career with the release of his debut single, “Eni Duro,” in 2010. He also performed at The Hip Hop World Awards that year. He attended Tai Solarin University but quit owing to financial difficulties.
Adedeji is the husband of Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman. Batifeori Maximilliano Adedeji and Tunrepin Myles Adedeji are their two sons. Olamide allegedly had a love child with Maria Okanrende, who worked at The Beat 99.9 FM at the time.
How old is Olamide?
He is currently 34 years old.
What is Olamide Career?
Toni Payne managed him and he was signed to ID Cabasa’s Coded Tunes record label. He quit Coded Tunes in 2012 to launch his own musical label, YBNL Nation.
Rapsodi, Olamide’s debut album, was released in 2011. Its lead track, “Omo To Shan,” charted on numerous Lagos and Nigerian radio stations. Olamide’s debut album spawned collaborations with a wide range of artists, including Wizkid, ID Cabasa, 9ice, Reminisce, and D’banj.
In November 2012, Adedeji’s second studio album, YBNL, was released. Tyrone, Samklef, 2 Kriss, Pheelz, and ID Cabasa oversaw its production. Davido, Tiwa Savage, Kayswitch, Dammy Krane, Reminisce, Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Base One all make cameos on the album. It was supported by the singles “Ilefo Illuminati”, “First of All”, “Stupid Love”, and “Voice of the Street”.
Olamide’s third studio album is titled Baddest Guy Ever Liveth. YBNL Nation released it on November 7, 2013. Olamide recorded the album between 2012 and 2013 and included guest appearances by Pheelz, Buckwyla, Ketchup, Ice Prince, Pepenazi, Endia, Viktoh, B.Banks, Phyno, Pele Pele, and Bez. Pheelz produced the album fully, with the exception of the thirteenth track, “Sitting on the Throne.”
Four singles were released in favor of Baddest Guy Ever Liveth: “Durosoke,” “Turn Up,” “Yemi My Lover,” and “Eleda Mi O.” Premium Times newspaper listed the album as one of the five unreleased Nigerian albums of 2013. It was voted 12th among the top 12 finest Nigerian albums of 2013 by Afrikka Radio. Baddest Guy Ever Liveth was nominated for Rap Album of the Year at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards and won Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. At The Headies 2014, it won Best Rap Album and Album of the Year.
What is Olamide net worth?
The renowned Nigerian singer is estimated to be worth over $10 million.
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