OLAMIDE’S BIOGRAPHY

 

His music brings out a deep cultural aspect of Nigerian culture to anyone who listens to it. He focuses on his background and upbringing, making it easy for many people to reflect on the music. People from the high-life society, professionals, students, market traders, and ordinary, well-meaning Nigerians appreciate the young man’s music. This article will give you scintillating details of the Nigerian music star’s biography and his career journey so far. Professional music for the talented Yoruba singer began in 2010 with the release of his first single; ‘Eni Duro’ Eni Duro was released under the Coded Tunes record label which Olamide was signed at the time. The song received wide critical acclaim and instantly shot Olamide into the limelight.

 

 

 

 OLAMIDE’S FAMILY AND EDUCATION,

Olamide had his primary and secondary schools in Lagos before proceeding with his university education. It was while in the university that he developed a passion for music. He attended the Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijagun, where he studied Mass Communication. Regardless of his course of study, he decided to go for music, so it is safe to say that what he learned in the university did not shape him into the career path he is now. When asked why he chose music, Olamide responded that he found out he was highly gifted in it, so he decided to explore it. Meanwhile, it was recorded that he dropped out of the university due to financial constraints.

Adedeji Gbenga Olamide was born and raised in Bariga, in Lagos, on 15th March 1989. He goes by the stage names “Baddo, YNBL, Young Erikina, and Baddest Boy Ever Liveth.” Olamide is the second out of the three children born to his parents Pa Adedeji and his second wife, Ronke Osisanya Adedeji. His two other siblings are Emmy Gold and Eniola Olamilekan, best known as DJ Enimoney. DJ Enimoney is also a popular name in the Nigerian entertainment industry. He is the official DJ of the YBNL record label. In April 2021, DJ Enimoney dropped new music titled Sugar Daddy, featuring his elder brother and boss Olamide.

 

 

 OLAMIDE’S LIFE AND CAREER

After he dropped out of the university, Olamide did not waste time going into any other field of endeavor but pursued his passion for music straight away. He was first signed to the record label Coded Tunes managed by Toni Payne, and under the label, he released his debut single, Eni Duro. Even though Eni Duro was his first official release, the song would reveal him to the world. It received wide critical acclaim and therefore launched him into the limelight.

He subsequently dropped numerous singles, which continue to make waves in the country. Some of which include Apa Ti Jabo, Stupid Love, Omo To Shan, First of All, Yemi My Lover, Melo Melo, Matters Arising, Eleda Mi, and many others. One of his popular songs is the 2020 trending hit, Infinity, featuring Omah Lay. The video of the song currently has gathered over 46 million views on YouTube, and it grossly contributed to catapulting him onto more fame. One notable aspect of the music done by Olamide is the fast-paced rap. This type of music genre has not been very familiar in Nigeria, where a majority of the people prefer high-energy, fast-paced party popping jams. However, Olamide has managed to bring change by incorporating new skills into his rap music. He is versatile as an artist and can easily blend different tunes and beats. Although he majorly raps in Yoruba, Nigerian slang, and Pidgin English, Olamide has produced a few tracks in English.

YBNL Nation

Olamide’s record label Yahoo Boy No Laptop (YBNL) Nation Label is an independent record label he founded in 2012. The label’s name is slang referring to young boys making money with no illegal approaches. After his first studio album, all other subsequent works of the rapper were released under YBNL Nation. His second studio album, which was the first label’s release, proved to be a huge success, winning top awards at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards and The Headies. YBNL has signed many prominent Nigerian artists like Lil Kesh, Temi Ovwasa, Adekunle Gold, and many more. In 2016, YBNL won the record label of the year in the City People Entertainment Award.

 

 OLAMIDE’S NET WORTH

The Eni Duro crooner Olamide has grown from one of the country’s top music acts into one of the most prominent music executives in the country. Besides the money he makes from his music career, he also generates high returns from his investment in YBNL Records. Thus, Olamide is estimated to have a net worth of US$15 million to US$20 million.

 

 

 OLAMIDE’S MARRIAGE LIFE/ RELATIONSHIP

Olamide is a family man, and he is happily married to Mrs. Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman Adedeji. Their union has been blessed with two children, who are boys. The first is named Maximilian Boluwatife, while the second is named Tunrepin Myles. The Adedejis live a very comfortable lifestyle in one of the highbrow neighborhoods in Lagos Island. Olamide has influenced pop culture in Nigeria with his music sound and fashion sense, and he is known to have propagated specific street phrases, which were popular while they lasted. In 2020, Olamide and YBNL Records signed a collaborative deal with Empire, an international distribution company. Artistes signed under him are also benefitting from the agreement. Olamide has been involved with Adebunkunmi Aisha Suleiman well before he rose to fame in the music business. He proposed to her in March 2018.

Some of Olamide’s famous songs include:

• Infinity
• Jale
• Confession Aiye
• Triumphant
• Loading
• Apa Ti Jabo
• Green Light
• Awon Goons Mi
• Up in the Club
• Plenty
• Unconditionally
• Another Level
• Oja Majemi
• Take Rich
• Famous Vision

He Has Released 8 Studio Albums So Far

So far, Olamide has released 8 studio albums, 3 collaborations and EPs, and numerous hit singles. The Eni Duro crooner has managed to stay afloat in the music scene given his hard work ethic and ability to stay out of scandal. This is evident in the number of albums he has released over a short time of launching his music career. Below are the albums he has under her belt and how successful they wee

Rapsodi (2011)

Olamide’s debut studio album Rapsodi was released in 2011, while he was still under the Coded Tunes label. The tracklist of 16 singles, Rapsodi, is a hip-hop album performed in the Yoruba language. In the album, Olamide featured many A-list Nigerian artists like Wizkid, ID Cabasa, Dbanj, 9ice, Reminisce, Jumoke, etc., and it turned out to be a huge success. The album’s lead single, Omo To Shan, charted on various radio stations in Lagos and across the country.