In this article, Daily News 24 chronicles Olamide Biography, Age, Career, Songs, Net Worth.
Olamide Biography
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji was born on 15 March 1989. He is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive.
Olamide is one of the most influential artists in Africa. He has been instrumental to the launching of the careers of several Afrobeats music stars. He records in Yoruba and English.
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In 2011, he released his debut studio album Rapsodi while signed to Coded Tunes. YBNL, his follow-up album, was released under his label imprint “Yahoo Boy No Laptop,” aka YBNL Nation. The album was supported by the singles “First of All,” “Voice of the Street,” “Stupid Love,” and “Ilefo Illuminati.”
On 7 November 2013, he released his third studio album Baddest Guy Ever Liveth. The album’s singles include “Durosoke” and “Yemi My Lover.” On 17 July 2013, Olamide became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc.
Early Life
On March 15, 1989, Olamide was born into the family of Pa Adedeji. He comes from a polygamous family, and his mother is the family’s second wife. Mrs. Ronke Osisanya Adedeji is his mother’s second child. He has two siblings: an older brother, Eniola Olamilekan (also known as DJ Enimoney), and a younger sister, TemmyGold.
Olamide Gbenga was given that name by his parents. He and his siblings were raised in the heart of Bariga, a city on the Nigerian mainland. Olamide had expressed an interest in music since he was a teenager. This decision was made after discovering his musical talent, which included the ability to compose rap songs. His first fans were his siblings and neighbourhood friends, for whom he regularly performed.
Despite difficulties in his early music career, he kept the dream alive and did not give up on his goal. He began rapping in English to distinguish himself from the country’s other rappers. He shifted to indigenous rap and began writing songs in Yoruba, his native language.
This decision proved to be a wise one later in life, and it was the catalyst for him to realise his dream of becoming a music star.
Olamide was born on March 15, 1989, in Bariga, Lagos, Nigeria, to two different parents. He went to Tai Solarin after finishing his primary and secondary education in Lagos.
Education
For his elementary and secondary school education, Olamide attended top-tier public schools in Bariga.
After completing his high school studies, he gained admission into the Ogun State-owned Tai Solarin University Of Education. However, he had to drop out of the institution due to financial challenges.
Olamide took to his music vocation in 2000, in the wake of finding his ability in music. after 10 years, after the arrival of Eni Duro, he rose to fame. He discharged his first single ‘Eni Duro‘ under the Coded Tunes name and was overseen by Toni Payne. Olamide later performed at the hip-bounce world honors function that equivalent year.
Baddo Sneh began with ID Cabasa‘s Coded Tunes record mark headed by Toni Payne where he did his first studio collection. He left in 2012 to begin his own record mark.
Music Career
He was signed to ID Cabasa’s Coded Tunes record label and was managed by Toni Payne. In 2012, he left Coded Tunes and started his own record label YBNL Nation.
2011: Rapsodi
Olamide’s debut album, Rapsodi was released in 2011. It’s lead single, “Omo To Shan,” charted on several radio stations in Lagos and across Nigeria. Olamide’s debut offering led to collaborations with numerous artists, including Wizkid, ID Cabasa, 9ice, Reminisce and D’banj.
2012: YBNL
Adedeji’s second studio album YBNL was released in November 2012. Its production was handled by Tyrone, Samklef, 2 Kriss, Pheelz and ID Cabasa. The album features guest appearances from Davido, Tiwa Savage, Kayswitch, Dammy Krane, Reminisce, Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Base One. It was supported by the singles “Ilefo Illuminati”, “First of All”, “Stupid Love” and “Voice of the Street”.
2013: Baddest Guy Ever Liveth
Baddest Guy Ever Liveth is Olamide’s third studio album. It was released on 7 November 2013 by YBNL Nation.[16] Olamide recorded the album between 2012 and 2013 and enlisted Pheelz, Buckwyla, Ketchup, Ice Prince, Pepenazi, Endia, Viktoh, B.Banks, Phyno, Pele Pele and Bez to appear as guest artists on it. The album was produced entirely by Pheelz, except for the thirteenth track, “Sitting on the Throne.”
Baddest Guy Ever Liveth was supported by four singles: “Durosoke,” “Turn Up,” “Yemi My Lover” and “Eleda Mi O.” Premium Times newspaper included the album on its list of the five yet to be released Nigerian albums of 2013. It was ranked 12th on Afrikka Radio’s list of the top 12 best Nigerian albums of 2013. Baddest Guy Ever Liveth won Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and was nominated for Rap Album of the Year at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards. It won Best Rap Album and Album of the Year at The Headies 2014.
In May 2013, it was reported that Olamide had signed a record deal with DB Records. Olamide took to Twitter to debunk the reports. In an interview with Toolz on NdaniTV’s The Juice, he said that it was “too late” for anyone to sign him.
2014: Street OT
On 14 November 2014, Olamide released his fourth album Street OT through YBNL Nation. The album is a follow up to his 2013 Baddest Guy Ever Liveth album. Preceded by the singles titled “Story for the Gods” and “Goons Mi,” Street OT features guest appearances from Pasuma, Lil Kesh, Chinko Ekun, Phyno, Don Jazzy, and Reminisce. Its production was handled by Pheelz, B-Banks, and Young Jonn. The ideology of the title of the album is to glorify and show his love for the “streets,” a word with which Olamide is synonymous with.
2015: 2 Kings and Eyan Mayweather
Olamide collaborated with Phyno in 2015 to release 2 Kings. It was released through Cloud 9 and the iTunes Store with a little announcement on 1 April 2015 by Penthauze Music and YBNL Nation. The album features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as Wizkid, Lil Kesh, Storm Rex, Pheelz, Major Bangz, B.Banks and Young John. Prior to recording the album, Olamide and Phyno frequently collaborated with each other on several songs, including “Ghost Mode” and “Dope Money.” The album produced the singles “Une” and “Confam Ni,” both of which were released in the months leading to the album’s release.
Olamide’s fifth studio album Eyan Mayweather was released on 23 November 2015. Released through YBNL Nation with studio production from Pheelz, Young Jonn, B Banks and I.D. Cabasa, Eyan Mayweather is the follow up to 2 Kings, a collaborative album by Olamide and Phyno. The album boasted of having 21 tracks with no single feature.
2016: The Glory
The Glory, Olamide’s sixth studio album, was released on December 23, 2016. It was released through YBNL Nation with studio production from Pheelz. The Album contains 16 back-to-back tracks with features from artists like Phyno, Wande Coal, Burna Boy, Akuchi and Davolee. The Glory is the follow-up to Eyan Mayweather.
2020: 999 EP, joint venture deal with Empire and Carpe Diem
On 10 February 2020, Olamide released a surprise project, the EP 999 tooXclusive rated the project 6/10, while Motolani Alake of Pulse gave a 5.5/10 review.
Olamide revealed to the public on 18 February 2020 that his record label, YBNL Nation, has signed a joint venture deal with an international distribution company Empire. He further stated that Fireboy DML and any new artist signed to YBNL Nation will join him to benefit from the deal. Olamide’s eleventh album Carpe Diem was released on 8 October 2020. Carpe Diem contains 12 tracks and features Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, Peruzzi, Bad Boy Timz, Bella Shmurda and Phyno, with production credits to Young John, Pheelz, P.Priime, ID Cabasa and VStix.
2021: UY Scuti
Olamide announced on 16 March 2021 that he was done working on another album. On 18 April, he announced the album UY Scuti, which was released on 18 June. Olamide mentioned that his son was the inspiration on why he titled the album UY Scuti.
On 5 February 2022, Olamide hinted at retirement after the release of his 12th studio album.
Discography
- UY Scuti
- Carpie Diem
- 999
- The Glory
- Eyan Mayweather
- Baddest Guy Ever Liveth
- 2 Kings
- Street OT
- YBNL
- Rapsodi
Social Media
Baddo, as his fans fondly call Olamide, has a large number of followers on social media who happen to be die-hard fans of his music.
He currently has over 9 million and over 4.9 million followers on Instagram and Twitter, respectively.
Olamide 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.
