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Olamide Bio

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji

 

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Nigerian rap, Afrobeats & street‑pop legend, founder/CEO of YBNL Nation, pioneering Yoruba‑language hip‑hop and Afro‑fusion  .

 

🎤 Early Life and Background

 

Born 15 March 1989 in Bariga, Lagos State, second child of Pa Adedeji and Ronke Osisanya. Siblings include TemmyGold and DJ Enimoney  .

He released debut single “Eni Duro” in 2010 via Coded Tunes and dropped out of Tai Solarin University (Mass Communication) due to financial struggles  .

 

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🚀 Breakthrough & Rise to Fame

 

  • 2011: Debut album Rapsodi featuring hit “Omo To Shan” launched his indigenous rap fame  .
  • 2012: Founded YBNL Nation; sophomore album YBNL spawned “Voice of the Street,” “Stupid Love,” and “Ilefo Illuminati”  .
  • 7 Nov 2013: Baddest Guy Ever Liveth debuted with major singles like “Durosoke” and “Yemi My Lover”  .

 

📀 Notable Projects & Recognition

 

  • Street OT (2014), Eyan Mayweather (2015), The Glory (2016), Lagos Nawa (2017)  .
  • 2020’s Carpe Diem (with Empire) surpassed 500M streams on DSPs  .
  • Followed by UY Scuti (2021), Unruly (2023), Ikigai (Vol. 1) EP (2024)  .

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🆕 New Album: 

 

Olamidé  (2025)

Released 19 June 2025 via YBNL/Empire. Features 11th studio album produced by Eskeez, Semzi & Yung Willis, with collaborations from Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, Asake, Dr‑Dre, Popcaan and more  . Lead singles include “Kai!” (feat. Wizkid) and “99” (feat. Asake, Seyi Vibez, Young Jonn, Daecolm)  .

 

 

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🏆 Awards, Endorsements & Influence

 

  • First Nigerian rap endorsement with Cîroc in July 2013  .
  • Mentor to YBNL stars: Fireboy DML, Asake, Adekunle Gold  .
  • Multiple Headies, City People, NEA awards; nominated for first Grammy (2023) alongside Asake for “Amapiano”  .

 

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👪 Personal Life

 

Married to Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman with three children: Mowaririfunoluwa Celine, Batifeori Maximilliano & Tunrepin Myles. Also fathered a daughter, Asaiah Monifé, with Maria Okanrende  .

 

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📚 Discography at a Glance

 

Studio Albums

Year

Rapsodi

2011

YBNL

2012

Baddest Guy Ever Liveth

2013

Street OT

2014

Eyan Mayweather

2015

The Glory

2016

Lagos Nawa

2017

Carpe Diem

2020

UY Scuti

2021

Unruly

2023

Olamidé

2025

 

Collaborations & EPs: 2 Kings (with Phyno, 2015), YBNL Mafia Family (2019), 999 EP (2020), Ikigai Vol. 1 (2024)  .

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🔜 Recent Highlights

 

  • Ikigai EP released 2024.
  • Olamidé album dropped today (Jun 19, 2025) with a star‑studded list of features  .

 

Conclusion

From Bariga to global stages, Olamide has shaped Nigerian music culture by fusing Yoruba rap with vibrant Afro‑fusion and paving the way for a new generation.

With 11 albums, a powerhouse label, major endorsements, and a legacy of discovery, he remains a cornerstone of modern Afrobeats.

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