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Olamide is a Nigerian singer who is considered a star in the Nigerian music industry. He is a brilliant artiste who is highly desired, sought after and has taken the music by industry to the next level. He is also known as and called ‘Olamide Baddo’,’ Baddo YBNL’ and ‘Young Erikina’. He is also the founder of the Record label ‘YBNL’ of which the likes of ‘Fireboy’, ‘Dj Enimoney’, ‘B Banks’ are signed to. The artist’s style of music is a combination and incorporation of Afropop, Dance hall, hip-hop all with that alluring Yoruba dialect which makes him unique in the music business.
Olamide Biography – Net Worth, Age, Music, Wife, Life Style
Early Life
Olamide was born and christened Olamide Adedeji on the 15th of March, 1989 in Bariga, Lagos State, Nigeria. He is the son and second child of Mr and Mrs Adedeji. His mother, Mrs Ronke Osisanya Adedeji is the second wife of Mr Adedeji and gave birth to three children;TemmyGold and Eniola Olamilekan (who is also known as DJ Enimoney). He completed his primary and secondary school education in Lagos State and attended Tai solarin University of Education in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State and studied Mass Communication but dropped out due to issues in finances. The artiste stands out as he is unarguably on of the first to endeavor rapping in Yoruba and doing it flawlessly.
Personal life
Olamide is married to Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman and so far they have two children Maximilian Boluwatife and Tunrepin Myles. The artiste is also asserted to have an illegitimate child named Asaiah Monife Maria with Maria Okarande who was working with Beat Fm during that time.
Net Worth
Olamide Adedeji is said to be worth twelve million dollars ($12000000). His source of wealth stems majorly from his music career and endorsement deals. Olamide Adedeji was the first Nigerian rapper to sign an endorsement deal with Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka, an alcoholic drink. This was alongside other international stars like Rick Ross, Ray Jay, French Montana and others. They are all ambassadors for the brand. Olamide Adedeji was signed in 2013 and the contract was worth millions of naira. Olamide’s success in music has given him several opportunities to be endorsed and signed as a brand ambassador to some top companies. Some of the brands he is signed to include Hennessy, Globacom, Etisalat and many more.
In the year 2017, Olamide Adedeji became the first brand ambassador for Sterling Bank. This made him the second celebrity musician to be endorsed officially by the banking sector. The first was Ice Prince.
In addition to the aforementioned endorsement deals, Olamide also became the brand ambassador for the Goldberg Lager beer in April 2019, joining Odunlade Adekola, a Nigerian Star in the movie industry.
Career
Olamide made the decision to join the music industry in 2000 and began his career a decade later. He signed to ID Cabasa’s Coded Tunes Record label which was managed by Toni payne. His career began with the release of ‘Eni Duro’ in 2010, which he performed at The Hip Hop world awards in the same year.
In 2011, Olamide released his debut studio album titled ‘Rapsodi’ with ‘Omo To Shan’ being it’s lead single. The single charted across Nigeria on various radio stations. The artist’s debut album resulted in collaborations with various artists like D’banj, Wizkid, ID Cabasa, 9ice, and Reminisce. In 2012, the artiste left Coded Tunes and started his own Record label YBNL Nation which means ‘Yahoo Boy No Laptop’ and signifies a young boy making money legally and also released his second studio album ‘YBNL’ in November 2012 with its production managed by Tyrone, ID Cabasa, Samklef, Pheelz and 2 Kriss.
The album featured various stars in the music industry with the likes of Davido, Tiwa Savage, Kayswitch, Dammy Krane, Reminisce, Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Base One. It was corroborated with the singles”Ilefo Illuminati”, “First of All”, “Stupid Love” and “Voice of the Street”.
In 2013, The artiste released a third studio album titled ‘Baddest Guy Ever Liveth’ on the 7th of November, 2013. He collaborated with Pheelz, Buckwyla, Ketchup, Ice Prince, Pepenazi, Endia, Viktoh, B.Banks, Phyno, Pele Pele and Bez to appear as guest artists on it. ‘ Baddest Guy Ever Liveth’ was entirely produced by Pheelz except for the ‘Sitting On The Throne’ track and supported by the following singles;”Durosoke”, “Turn Up”, “Yemi My Lover” and “Eleda Mi O”.
The album won Best album of the year 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 2014, Olamide released his fourth studio album ‘Street OT’ which was a follow up to his previous album ‘Baddest Guy Ever Liveth’ and was preceded by the singles titled “Story For The Gods” and “Goons Mi”.The title of the album is to praise the “streets” a word he is fond of using to signify his humble beginnings. The album featured artists such as Pasuma, Lil Kesh, Chinko Ekun, Phyno, Don Jazzy, and Reminisce with its production handled by Young John, Pheelz and B-banks.
On the 1st of April, 2015 Olamide partnered with Phyno to release another album “2 Kings” through the Cloud 9 and iTunes store by Penthauze and YBNL Nation. Before the album’s release the two artists had occasionally partnered on various songs like “Dope Money” and “Ghost Mode”. The album was also a collaborative effort with other artists and producers such as Wizkid, Lil Kesh, Storm Rex, Pheelz, Major Bangz, B.Banks and Young John. The album produced the singles “Une” and “Confam ni” which were releasedin the months prior to the album’s release.
On November 23, 2015 Olamide put forth his fifth studio album “Eyan Mayweather” which is a follow up to “2 Kings” Olamide’s and Phyno’s collaborative album. The album comprised of 21 tracks with no single feature and was released by YBNL Nation and produced by Pheelz, Young Jonn, B Banks and I.D. Cabasa.
On 23rd December, 2016 the artiste released a follow up album to “Eyan Mayweather” titled ” The Glory”. It was released through YBNL Nation and studio produced by Pheelz. The album consisted of 16 tracks and featured the artists such as Phyno, Wande Coal, Burna Boy, Akuchi and Davolee.
Olamide then released a surprise project on the 10th of February, 2020 titled “999Ep”, some of the songs included No Time, Warlords, Billion Talk, Mojo, etc. It was supported by 9 tracks with studio production from Pheelz with guest
appearances from Phyno and Maxmilliano(his son) and others. The project received average reviews from critics and the artist was praised for his efforts beven after staying of rap for a while but the fact that the project won’t stand the test of time was emphasized.
On February 18, 2020 Olamide revealed that his Label YBNL Nation signed a joint venture deal with an international distribution company ‘Empire’ and this merger will reap benefits and profits for him and any artiste signed to his Label. On the eight of October 2020, Adedeji released another album titled ‘ Carpe Diem’, a 12 track album featuring Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, Peruzzi, Bad Boy Timz, Bella Shmurda and Phyno with production credits to Young John, Pheelz, P.Prime, Idcabass and VStix.
Discography
He has released several studio albums, 35 singles and collaborative albums. The detailed information about his albums and their singles are written below.
Studio albums
Rapsodi (2011)
YBNL (2012)
Baddest Guy Ever Liveth (2013)
Street OT (2014)
Eyan Mayweather (2015)
The Glory (2016)
Lagos Nawa (2017)
Carpe Diem(2020)
Collaborative albums and EPs
2 Kings (with Phyno) (2015)
YBNL Mafia Family (2018)
999Ep (2020)
Controversies
Olamide biography wouldn’t be complete without mentioning some of the controversies he has encountered. Olamide has been involved in quite a number of controversies.
There were speculations that Olamide’s song ‘science student’ encouraged getting high and using drugs. Several Nigerians called for a ban of the song because of the negative image it was projecting. People like Kemi Lala Akindoju a Nigerian film maker and Pedro Obaseki called out for the song to be banned.
In a statement released by Olamide, he asserted that the song was made to discourage drug abuse and not encourage it.
Awards and Nominations
Best Indigenous Artist, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2013
Male Artiste of the Year, Too Xclusive Awards, 2015
Artiste of the Year, Too Xclusive Awards, 2015
Artist of the Year, The Headies, 2015
Best Street-hop Artiste, The Headies, 2015
Rap Artist of the Year, City People Entertainment Awards, 2015
Rap Act of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2016
Best Album of the Year, ‘YBNL’ Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2013
The Best Collabo of the Year, ‘Ghost Mode Phyno featuring Olamide’, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2013
Best Rap Album and Album of the Year, YBNL, The Headies, 2013
The Best Afro Hip-hop Video Durosoke Nigeria Music Video Awards, 2013
Best Street Hip-hop Artiste, Durosoke, The Headies, 2013
Most Gifted West ‘Turn Up’ Channel O Music Video Awards, 2014
Album of the Year, ‘Baddest Guy Ever Liveth’ The Headies, 2014
Best Rap Album, ‘Baddest Guy Ever Liveth’ The Headies, 2014
Mixtape of the Year, ‘2Kings’, Olamide and Phyno, Too xclusive Awards, 2015
Best Hip-hop Track ‘Local Rapper’ Reminisce featuring Olamide & Phyno, Too Xclusive Awards, 2015
Video Wonder of the Year, ‘Melo Melo’ Too Xclusive Awards, 2015
Certified Banger of the Year ‘Shakiti Bobo’ Too Xclusive Awards, 2015
Album of the Year ‘Eyan Mayweather’ Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2016
Conclusion On Olamide Biography
Olamide is an artiste who has created a name is for himself in the music industry. His style of music has given him a distinction from any other artist in collaboration with his hard work over the years which has made him ride to fame. He is dedicated and committed to his work as he releases music yearly since 2011. And that’s it on Olamide biography
