Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, born on March 15, 1989, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He is recognized as one of the most influential artists in Africa, credited with shaping the success of numerous Afrobeats musicians. Olamide is lauded for his role in popularizing Street Pop as a distinct music genre. He predominantly records in Yoruba and English. His debut studio album, "Rapsodi," was released in 2011 under Coded Tunes. Subsequently, he launched his label imprint "Yahoo Boy No Laptop" (YBNL) and released his follow-up album, "YBNL," featuring hit singles like "First of All" and "Voice of the Street." Olamide's third studio album, "Baddest Guy Ever Liveth," dropped on November 7, 2013, featuring tracks like "Durosoke" and "Yemi My Lover." Notably, on July 17, 2013, Olamide became the first Nigerian to secure an endorsement deal with Cîroc.
Background Information:
Birth Name: Olamide Gbenga Adedeji
Also Known As: Olamide Baddo, BaddoSneh, Baddo
Born: March 15, 1989 (age 34) in Bariga, Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres: Hip hop, Afrobeats, Nigerian hip hop, rap
Occupations: Rapper, singer, songwriter, record executive
Years Active: 2010–present
Labels: YBNL Nation, Empire
YouTube Statistics:
Channel: Olamide
Subscribers: 1.13 Million
Total Views: 439.3 Million
Last Updated: December 21, 2023
In November 2023, Olamide earned his first nomination at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for the song "Amapiano," featuring his signee Asake, marking a historic moment as the first Nigerian hip hop act to achieve this recognition.
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