In this post, Platinum Times Nigeria chronicles the biography and career achievements of popular singer, Seyi Vibez.
Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, better known by the stage name Seyi Vibez, is a singer and songwriter from Nigeria.
His breakthrough hit, “Chance (Na Ham),” from his second studio album Billion Dollar Baby, is well known.
It peaked at number 7 on the TurnTable Top 100 chart and debuted at No. 19 on the UK Afrobeats singles chart.
Profile summary
Real Name: Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi
Stage name: Seyi Vibez
Date of birth: 12th July 2000
Place of birth: Ketu, Lagos, Nigeria
Education: Lagos State University
Relationship status: Single
Career: Songwriter
Background
Seyi Vibez hails from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, he was born in Ketu in Lagos State, Nigeria on 12th July, 2000 and given the name Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi.
He spent his formative years in Lagos State where he attended As-Sodiq Primary School in Ketu and Skylights Secondary School in Agric Ikorodu.
He undertook his undergraduate studies at the University of Lagos where he studied Sociology.
Career
In 2019, Seyi Vibez made his first music debut with his first single “Anybody” but he rose to prominence with his hit single “GodSent,” which resonated with audiences and showcased his vocal prowess and songwriting skills.
The song quickly gained popularity and solidified Seyi Vibez as a rising star in the Nigerian music scene.
His second studio album Billion Dollar Baby, which included the mixtape “Billion Dollar Baby 2.0,” was released in 2022 and peaked at number one on the Turntable 50 albums chart, this music success was followed by his debut studio album No Seyi No Vibez (NSNV).
In the same year, MoreBranches listed him as one of the 16 African artists to watch.
Seyi Vibez released “Memory Card,” his five-track debut extended play, on January 6, 2023. American rapper YXNG K.A. made a guest appearance on the song.
The EP received over 6.30 million streams in its first week of release, with four of its tracks topping the Turntable top 10 chart. Pan African Music named the EP among the top 10 albums of January 2023.
On February 2, 2023, “Let There Be Light” by fellow Nigerian star Zlatan featuring Seyi Vibez was released and it chartered on the Apple Music’s top 100 Nigeria.
He followed this up by “Jajoo” in August and was part of a song by Kizz Daniel.
Owing to his career success, one of the top gift card exchange platforms in Ghana and Nigeria, Cardtonic, named Seyi Vibez as its brand ambassador in August 2023.
Seyi Vibez released another song on Instagram in April 2024, this time featuring a young person named Muyeez and in less than 24 hours following its release, the song eventually reached the top of the Apple Music Nigeria charts.
Also, Okay Africa listed “Alaska” a single from his debut extended play as one of the best songs in Nigeria.
Songs
Seyi Vibez is well known for his ability to connect with listeners through his emotional and relatable lyrics, he has continued to release a string of successful singles, EPs and music albums including;
- Okay
- Pay Day
- Catalyst
- Let There Be Light
- Bullion Van
- Chance (Na Ham)
- Ogochukwu
- Alaska
- Kun Faya Kun (Be and it is)
- Para Boi
- Duro
- Billion Dollar
- C Major
- NSNV
- Big Vibe
- God Sent
- Professor Peller
Personal life
His music often reflects on personal experiences, struggles, and triumphs, making him a favorite among fans who appreciate authentic and soul-stirring music.
The music star announced the death of his mother on March 16th, 2023 via his Instagram page and described this as the darkest moment of his life.
Seyi Vibez is still trying to find his feet in the entertainment industry, he is still single and no details regarding his romantic relationship are not known yet.
Controversy
The music star has been involved in a rift with fellow Nigerian singer, Zinoleesky.
The conflict between the two singers escalated when they took to social media to exchange words and air their grievances.
This started with Zinoleesky advising Seyi Vibez to revert to his previous musical style and also suggesting improvements for his studio.
Seyi Vibez, in response, urged Zinoleesky to refrain from speaking until he could afford a new house, alluding to Zinoleesky’s recent purchase of a new property.
The public disagreement between Zinoleesky and Seyi Vibez has garnered a lot of interest from both their respective fan bases and the music industry.
Many fans and followers have expressed their opinions and speculated on the possible motivations behind the conflict.
The ongoing conflict between the two artists has sparked curiosity about the future dynamics of their relationship and the impact it may have on their music careers.
Awards
In September 2023, At the 16th Headies Award, Seyi Vibez won the Best Street-Hop Artiste with his “Chance (Na Ham)”.
In May 16, 2024 , he was a contender for BET awards Viewer’s Choice as Best New International Act 2024
Net worth
Through his music career, he has accumulated a substantial net wealth of over $80,000.