In this post, platinumtimes.ng chronicles the biography, career, net worth, lifestyle of popular music artist, Olamide.
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji better known by his first name, Olamide is a rap artist and songwriter who is known for recording in both Yoruba and English.
He has grown to be among the influential artists who are expanding the entertainment industry. He is the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc.
Profile Summary
Name: Olamide Gbenga Adedeji
Stage name: Olamide
Date of birth: 15th March,1989
State of Origin: Lagos State, Nigeria
Education: Tai Solarin University of Education.
Marital status: Married
Career: Musician
Early life
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji hails from Lagos State, he was born on 15th March, 1989 as the second child of Mr. Adedeji and Mrs. Ronke Osisanya Adedeji.
Education
Olamide grew up in the streets of Lagos where he had his early education before obtaining a degree in Mass Communication at the Tai Solarin University of Education.
Career
Olamide started his career when he released the debut single, “Eni Duro,” in 2010 while he was signed to coded tunes.
In 2011, the album Rhapsodi was released with the hit singles “Omo to Shan” which gave him numerous recognitions and collaboration with other artists.
In 2012, YBNL, his follow-up album, was released under his label imprint 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.
As a follow-up to his third album, in November 2014, Olamide released his fourth album Street OT through YBNL Nation.
Other albums the has released under his Label YBNL are; Eyan Mayweather (2015), The Glory (2016), Lagos Nawa (2017), Carpe Diem (2020), UY Scuti (2021) and Unruly (2023).
Some of his hit singles are; Infinity, Triumphant, Loading, Eru, Green Light, Shilalo, Plenty, Unconditionally, Another Level, Oja Majemi, Take, Rich & Famous, Vision 2020, Eno duro, Omo to Shan, Ilefo Illuminati, Panumo, Abulesowo, Anifowose, Kana, Summer Body, Omo Wobe Anthem, Rock.
Personal life
Olamide can be described as a realist whose songs reflect his upbringing and lifestyle making his tunes to be enjoyed by everyone both young and old.
He has three children of which two are born to him by his wife, Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman and the other resulted from his affair with his ex-lover, Maria Okanrende.
The singer is a brother to two siblings, TemmyGold and Eniola Olamilekan( DJ Enimoney).
Net Worth
He is estimated to be worth over $10.5 Million.
Awards
- Best Album of the Year at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2014.
- Rap Album and Album of the Year at The Headies, 2014.
- City People Entertainment Award for Best Rap Artist, 2015.
- Future Award Africa Prize in Entertainment, 2015.
- Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Album, 2014, 2016, 2017.
- City People Entertainment Award for Indigenous Artists, 2015.
- City People Award for Music artist of the year, 2015.
- Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Rap Artist, 2015, 2016, 2017.
- The Headies Award for Best Pop Single, 2016.
- The Headies Award for Best Artist of the year, 2016.
- The Headies Award for Best Rap Album, 2022.