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Adedeji
was born
on the
15th of
March,
1989 in
Bariga,
Lagos
State
Nigeria.
He
attended
both
primary
and high
schools
in Lagos but for his tertiary education, Olamide
attended Tai Solarin University of Education where he
studied Mass Communicatiom.
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 unto at the
time. The song received wide critical acclaim and
instantly shot Olamide to limelight.
In 2011, he released his first album titled ‘Rapsodi’ in
which he featured several top Nigerian artistses like
ID Cabasa, Wizkid, Dbanj, Reminisce and 9ice. It’s
needless to say that the album was a huge success.
Olamide didn’t rest on his oars after the success of
his first album, in 2012; he went on to release
another album titled YBNL. The album had several hit
singles like ‘First of All’, ‘Voice of the street’, ‘Ilefo
Iluminati’ ‘Stupid love’ ‘Durosoke’ and ‘Owotabua’.
Once again, the album which featured several major
Nigerian artistes like Tiwa Savage, Dammy Krane,
Kayswitch, Samklef, Davido and a couple of up and
coming artistes, was well received.
Another album titled “Baddest Guy Ever Liveth’ was
released in 2013 which featured hit singles like
‘Anifowose’ ‘Story for the Gods’ and ‘Yemi my Lover’
and in 2014, he released his latest album, Street OT,
in which he featured Don Jazzy for ‘Skelemba’ and
Viktoh for ‘Up in the Club.
One attribute that has helped Olamide stay afloat in
his musical career is his ability to stay away from
scandals and his strong work ethic. This is evident in
the number of albums he has been able to release
within a short time of launching his musical career.
Olamide has been nominated for several national and
international awards, some of which include Artiste
of the Year, Best Rap Album, Album of the Year, Best
Rap Single, 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards
‘Most Gifted West’, 2014 Nigeria Entertainment
Awards “Best Rap Act of the Year”, MTV Africa Music
Awards 2014 “Best Hip Hop” and “Male Musician of
the Year”, City People Entertainment Awards “Most
Popular Song of the Year” “Rap Album of the Year”
and “World’s Best Male Artiste”, World’s Music
Awards “World’s Best Live Act” ,“World’s Best
Entertainment of the Year” and “Video of the Year”,
Nigeria Music Video Awards “Best Afro Hip Hop
Video”, “Song of the Year”, “Best Street Hip Hop
Artiste, “Best Rap Single”, The Headies 2013 “Artiste
of the Year”, “Lyricist on the Roll”, “Best Rap Album”,
“Album of the Year”, Best Album of the Year”, “Best
Rap Act of the Year” and “Music Video of the Year”.
Olamide won several of the award nominations.
Apart from being a good musician and rapper,
Olamide is also a father. He fathered a son with his
long time girlfriend Adebunkunmi Aisha Suleiman.
The christening ceremony had many high profile
Nigerians and Celebrities in attendance, including the
immediate past Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde
Raji Fashola. The couple is rumored to be expecting
baby number 2.
Adedeji
was born
on the
15th of
March,
1989 in
Bariga,
Lagos
State
Nigeria.
He
attended
both
primary
and high
schools
in Lagos but for his tertiary education, Olamide
attended Tai Solarin University of Education where he
studied Mass Communicatiom.
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 unto at the
time. The song received wide critical acclaim and
instantly shot Olamide to limelight.
In 2011, he released his first album titled ‘Rapsodi’ in
which he featured several top Nigerian artistses like
ID Cabasa, Wizkid, Dbanj, Reminisce and 9ice. It’s
needless to say that the album was a huge success.
Olamide didn’t rest on his oars after the success of
his first album, in 2012; he went on to release
another album titled YBNL. The album had several hit
singles like ‘First of All’, ‘Voice of the street’, ‘Ilefo
Iluminati’ ‘Stupid love’ ‘Durosoke’ and ‘Owotabua’.
Once again, the album which featured several major
Nigerian artistes like Tiwa Savage, Dammy Krane,
Kayswitch, Samklef, Davido and a couple of up and
coming artistes, was well received.
Another album titled “Baddest Guy Ever Liveth’ was
released in 2013 which featured hit singles like
‘Anifowose’ ‘Story for the Gods’ and ‘Yemi my Lover’
and in 2014, he released his latest album, Street OT,
in which he featured Don Jazzy for ‘Skelemba’ and
Viktoh for ‘Up in the Club.
One attribute that has helped Olamide stay afloat in
his musical career is his ability to stay away from
scandals and his strong work ethic. This is evident in
the number of albums he has been able to release
within a short time of launching his musical career.
Olamide has been nominated for several national and
international awards, some of which include Artiste
of the Year, Best Rap Album, Album of the Year, Best
Rap Single, 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards
‘Most Gifted West’, 2014 Nigeria Entertainment
Awards “Best Rap Act of the Year”, MTV Africa Music
Awards 2014 “Best Hip Hop” and “Male Musician of
the Year”, City People Entertainment Awards “Most
Popular Song of the Year” “Rap Album of the Year”
and “World’s Best Male Artiste”, World’s Music
Awards “World’s Best Live Act” ,“World’s Best
Entertainment of the Year” and “Video of the Year”,
Nigeria Music Video Awards “Best Afro Hip Hop
Video”, “Song of the Year”, “Best Street Hip Hop
Artiste, “Best Rap Single”, The Headies 2013 “Artiste
of the Year”, “Lyricist on the Roll”, “Best Rap Album”,
“Album of the Year”, Best Album of the Year”, “Best
Rap Act of the Year” and “Music Video of the Year”.
Olamide won several of the award nominations.
Apart from being a good musician and rapper,
Olamide is also a father. He fathered a son with his
long time girlfriend Adebunkunmi Aisha Suleiman.
The christening ceremony had many high profile
Nigerians and Celebrities in attendance, including the
immediate past Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde
Raji Fashola. The couple is rumored to be expecting
baby number 2.
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