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| birth_name = Olamide Gbenga Adedeji |
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| alias = *Olamide Baddo |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1989|03|15}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1989|03|15}} |
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| birth_place = [[Bariga]], [[Lagos State]], Nigeria |
| birth_place = [[Bariga]], [[Lagos State]], Nigeria |
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| origin = [[Nigeria]] |
| origin = [[Nigeria]] |
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| genre = {{hlist|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|[[Afrobeats]]|[[African hip hop#Nigeria|Nigerian hip hop]]|[[rap]]}} |
| genre = {{hlist|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|[[Afrobeats]]|[[Gqom#Street pop|street pop]]|[[Afro fusion]]|[[African hip hop#Nigeria|Nigerian hip hop]]|[[rap]]|[[Gqom#Cruise|cruise]]}} |
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| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|singer|songwriter|record executive}} |
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|singer|songwriter|record executive}} |
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| years_active = 2010–present |
| years_active = 2010–present |
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| label = {{hlist|[[YBNL Nation]]|[[Empire Distribution|Empire]]}} |
| label = {{hlist|[[YBNL Nation]]|[[Empire Distribution|Empire]]}} |
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| spouse = Adebukunmi Okeowo |
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| channels = [https://youtube.com/@OlamideBaddosneh Olamide] |
| channels = [https://youtube.com/@OlamideBaddosneh Olamide] |
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'''Olamide Gbenga Adedeji''' (born 15 March 1989) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive.<ref name="Olamide Personal Data">{{cite web|title=Olamide's Biography|url=http://www.biographyhome.com/2013/01/olamide.html |publisher=Biography Home:Olamide Personal Data|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160523155558/http://www.biographyhome.com:80/2013/01/olamide.html|archive-date=23 May 2016|access-date=10 November 2023}}</ref> He is regarded as one of the most influential artists in |
'''Olamide Gbenga Adedeji''' (born 15 March 1989) is a [[Nigerian]] rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive.<ref name="Olamide Personal Data">{{cite web|title=Olamide's Biography|url=http://www.biographyhome.com/2013/01/olamide.html |publisher=Biography Home:Olamide Personal Data|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160523155558/http://www.biographyhome.com:80/2013/01/olamide.html|archive-date=23 May 2016|access-date=10 November 2023}}</ref> He is regarded as one of the most influential artists in Nigeria and has been pivotal to the creative and commercial success of several [[Afrobeats]] music stars, and is consistently praised for his role in elevating [[Gqom#Street pop|street pop]] to mainstream recognition as a distinct music genre.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sare|first=Watimagbo|date=2023|title=Olamide most influential Street Pop artiste of his generation - Spotify|url=https://leadership.ng/olamide-most-influential-street-pop-artiste-of-his-generation-spotify/|access-date=22 December 2023|website=leadership.ng|archive-date=21 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231221234451/https://leadership.ng/olamide-most-influential-street-pop-artiste-of-his-generation-spotify/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sare|first=Watimagbo|date=2022|title=The Power of Olamide Features & 11 Artists that Benefitted|url=https://notjustok.com/article/power-of-olamides-co-sign-11-artists-that-have-gained-from-his-feature|access-date=20 December 2022|website=NotJustOk.com|archive-date=20 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221220115704/https://notjustok.com/article/power-of-olamides-co-sign-11-artists-that-have-gained-from-his-feature/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sare|first=Watimagbo|date=2022|title=Olamide is a national treasure" Nigerians celebrate as music stars recounts Olamide's impact on their career|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/nigerians-celebrate-as-music-stars-recount-olamides-impact-on-their-career|access-date=20 December 2022|website=KemiFilani.Ng|archive-date=4 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704181813/https://www.kemifilani.com/entertainment/nigerians-celebrate-as-music-stars-recount-olamides-impact-on-their-career|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ihejirika |first=Uzoma |date=7 February 2023 |title=For Its Next Lap, Nigeria's Street Pop Is Pushing Into Experimental Fields |url=https://thenativemag.com/street-pop-next-experimental/ |access-date=2 July 2024 |website=The NATIVE |language=en-US |archive-date=9 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609222509/https://thenativemag.com/street-pop-next-experimental/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He records in [[Yoruba language|Yoruba]] and English. In 2011, he released his debut studio album ''[[Rapsodi (Olamide album)|Rapsodi]]'' while signed to Coded Tunes. ''[[YBNL]]'', his follow-up album, was released under his label imprint "Yahoo Boy No Laptop", also known as [[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]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://thenet.ng/net-exclusive-olamide-becomes-first-nigerian-ambassador-for-ciroc/| title=NET EXCLUSIVE: Olamide becomes first Nigerian ambassador for CIROC| publisher=The Net| date=13 July 2013| access-date=10 November 2023| author=Alonge, Osagie| archive-date=10 November 2023| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110110829/https://thenet.ng/net-exclusive-olamide-becomes-first-nigerian-ambassador-for-ciroc/| url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In November 2023, Olamide received his first nomination at the [[66th Annual Grammy Awards|66th Annual Grammy Award]] for the song "Amapiano" alongside his signee [[Asake]] |
In November 2023, Olamide received his first nomination at the [[66th Annual Grammy Awards|66th Annual Grammy Award]] for the song "[[Amapiano (song)|Amapiano]]" alongside his signee [[Asake]]. <ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Full Nominees List {{!}} GRAMMY.com |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2024-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list |access-date=11 November 2021 |website=www.grammy.com |archive-date=10 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110180725/https://www.grammy.com/news/2024-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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== Early life and musical beginnings == |
== Early life and musical beginnings == |
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Olamide Gbenga Adedeji was born in [[Bariga]], [[Lagos State]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oloworekende |first=Wale |date= |
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji was born in [[Bariga]], [[Lagos State]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oloworekende |first=Wale |date=16 June 2021 |title=Nigerian rapper Olamide: 'People have a very limited understanding of the ghetto' |url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/jun/16/nigerian-rapper-olamide-people-have-a-very-limited-understanding-of-the-ghetto |access-date=27 February 2022 |website=The Guardian |language=en |archive-date=4 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704181811/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/jun/16/nigerian-rapper-olamide-people-have-a-very-limited-understanding-of-the-ghetto |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Detect |first=Mind |date=16 June 2022 |title=Olamide Biography, Net Worth & More' |url=https://www.detectmind.com/olamide-net-worth-biography-age-wife-car-house-height-instagram-more/ |access-date=27 February 2022 |website=DetectMind |language=en |archive-date=12 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221112205325/https://www.detectmind.com/olamide-net-worth-biography-age-wife-car-house-height-instagram-more/ |url-status=live }}</ref> on 15 March 1989. He is the second of Pa Adedeji's three children with Ronke Osisanya Adedeji, his second wife. TemmyGold and Eniola Olamilekan (also known as [[DJ Enimoney]]) are Olamide's two siblings.<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 March 2018|title=I was sleeping when I heard about my mother's death – DJ Enimoney|url=https://punchng.com/i-was-sleeping-when-i-heard-about-my-mothers-death-dj-enimoney/|access-date=20 November 2021|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US|archive-date=13 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113060018/https://punchng.com/i-was-sleeping-when-i-heard-about-my-mothers-death-dj-enimoney/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Olamide started his career when he released the debut single, "Eni Duro |
Olamide started his career when he released the debut single, "Eni Duro", in 2010. In the same year, he performed at [[The Headies|The Hip Hop World Awards]].<ref name="Olamide Personal Data" /> He studied mass communication at [[Tai Solarin University of Education|Tai Solarin University]] but dropped out due to financial problems.<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 August 2017|title=Why I dropped out of school – Olamide|url=https://guardian.ng/life/music/why-i-dropped-out-of-school-olamide/|access-date=20 November 2021|website=The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News|language=en-US|archive-date=20 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120121219/https://guardian.ng/life/music/why-i-dropped-out-of-school-olamide/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Adedeji is married to Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman. They have |
Adedeji is married to Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman. They have three children together, two boys, Batifeori Maximilliano Adedeji and Tunrepin Myles Adedeji, and a daughter, Mowaririfunoluwa Celine Adedeji.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nigerian rapper, Olamide welcomes 2nd child with his fiancee in the US – P.M. News|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/07/02/nigerian-rapper-olamide-welcomes-2nd-child-with-fiancee-in-us/|access-date=20 November 2021|language=en-US|archive-date=20 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120121217/https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/07/02/nigerian-rapper-olamide-welcomes-2nd-child-with-fiancee-in-us/|url-status=live}}</ref> Olamide allegedly had a love child with Maria Okanrende, who at the time worked at [[The Beat 99.9 FM]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 January 2020|title=Maria Okanrende Drags Out Olamide|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/01/11/maria-okanrende-drags-out-olamide/|access-date=20 November 2021|website=THISDAYLIVE|language=en-US|archive-date=29 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129194932/https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/01/11/maria-okanrende-drags-out-olamide/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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== Music career == |
== Music career == |
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He was signed to [[ID Cabasa]]'s Coded Tunes record label and was managed by Toni Payne.<ref name="Olamide Personal Data" /> In 2012, he left Coded Tunes and started his record label [[YBNL Nation]].<ref>{{cite web|author=The NET on |url=http://dailypost.com.ng/2012/07/03/olamide-leaves-id-cabassas-coded-tunes/ |title=Olamide leaves ID Cabassa's Coded Tunes – DailyPost Nigeria |publisher=Dailypost.com.ng |date=3 July 2012 |access-date=19 March 2014}}</ref> |
He was signed to [[ID Cabasa]]'s Coded Tunes record label and was managed by Toni Payne.<ref name="Olamide Personal Data" /> In 2012, he left Coded Tunes and started his record label [[YBNL Nation]].<ref>{{cite web |author=The NET on |url=http://dailypost.com.ng/2012/07/03/olamide-leaves-id-cabassas-coded-tunes/ |title=Olamide leaves ID Cabassa's Coded Tunes – DailyPost Nigeria |publisher=Dailypost.com.ng |date=3 July 2012 |access-date=19 March 2014 |archive-date=30 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131230232753/http://dailypost.com.ng/2012/07/03/olamide-leaves-id-cabassas-coded-tunes/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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=== 2011: ''Rapsodi'' === |
=== 2011: ''Rapsodi'' === |
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Olamide's debut album, ''[[Rapsodi (Olamide album)|Rapsodi]]'' was released in 2011. Its lead single, "Omo To Shan", charted on several radio stations in [[Lagos]] and across [[Nigeria]]. Olamide's debut offering led to collaborations with numerous artists, including [[Wizkid (musician)|Wizkid]], [[ID Cabasa]], [[9ice]], [[Reminisce (musician)|Reminisce]] and [[D'banj]]. |
Olamide's debut album, ''[[Rapsodi (Olamide album)|Rapsodi]]'' was released in 2011. Its lead single, "Omo To Shan", charted on several radio stations in [[Lagos]] and across [[Nigeria]]. Olamide's debut offering led to collaborations with numerous artists, including [[Wizkid (musician)|Wizkid]], [[ID Cabasa]], [[9ice]], [[Reminisce (musician)|Reminisce]] and [[D'banj]].{{citation needed|date=September 2024}} |
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=== 2012: ''YBNL'' === |
=== 2012: ''YBNL'' === |
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Adedeji's second studio album ''YBNL'' was released in November 2012. Its production was handled by [[Tyrone (producer)|Tyrone]], Samklef, 2 Kriss, [[Pheelz]], and ID Cabasa. The album features guest appearances from [[Davido]], [[Tiwa Savage]], Kayswitch, [[Dammy Krane]], [[Reminisce (Alaga Ibile)|Reminisce]], Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Base One. It was supported by the singles "Ilefo Illuminati", "First of All", "Stupid Love" and "Voice of the Street".<ref>{{cite web |last=Akinloye |first=Dimeji |url=http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2013/02/12/olamide-ybnl-album-review/ |title=OLAMIDE – YBNL [ Album Review] |work=Hip Hop World Magazine |date=12 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130814155329/http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2013/02/12/olamide-ybnl-album-review/|archive-date=14 August 2013|access-date=10 November 2023}}</ref> |
Adedeji's second studio album ''YBNL'' was released in November 2012. Its production was handled by [[Tyrone (producer)|Tyrone]], Samklef, 2 Kriss, [[Pheelz]], and [[ID Cabasa]]. The album features guest appearances from [[Davido]], [[Tiwa Savage]], Kayswitch, [[Dammy Krane]], [[Reminisce (Alaga Ibile)|Reminisce]], Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Base One. It was supported by the singles "Ilefo Illuminati", "First of All", "Stupid Love" and "Voice of the Street".<ref>{{cite web |last=Akinloye |first=Dimeji |url=http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2013/02/12/olamide-ybnl-album-review/ |title=OLAMIDE – YBNL [ Album Review] |work=Hip Hop World Magazine |date=12 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130814155329/http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2013/02/12/olamide-ybnl-album-review/|archive-date=14 August 2013|access-date=10 November 2023}}</ref> |
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=== 2013: ''Baddest Guy Ever Liveth'' === |
=== 2013: ''Baddest Guy Ever Liveth'' === |
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''[[Baddest Guy Ever Liveth]]'' is Olamide's third studio album. It was released on 7 November 2013 by [[YBNL Nation]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Baddest Guy Ever Liveth by Olamide |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/baddest-guy-ever-liveth/id742936501 |publisher=iTunes |access-date=4 January 2014 |date=7 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521205133/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/baddest-guy-ever-liveth/id742936501 |archive-date=21 May 2014 }}</ref> he recorded the album between 2012 and 2013 and enlisted [[Pheelz]], Buckwyla, Ketchup, [[Ice Prince]], [[Pepenazi]], Endia, Viktoh, B.Banks, [[Phyno]], Pele Pele and [[Bez (musician)|Bez]] to appear as guest artists on it. The album was produced entirely by Pheelz, except for the thirteenth track, "Sitting on the Throne |
''[[Baddest Guy Ever Liveth]]'' is Olamide's third studio album. It was released on 7 November 2013 by [[YBNL Nation]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Baddest Guy Ever Liveth by Olamide |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/baddest-guy-ever-liveth/id742936501 |publisher=iTunes |access-date=4 January 2014 |date=7 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521205133/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/baddest-guy-ever-liveth/id742936501 |archive-date=21 May 2014 }}</ref> he recorded the album between 2012 and 2013 and enlisted [[Pheelz]], Buckwyla, Ketchup, [[Ice Prince]], [[Pepenazi]], Endia, Viktoh, B.Banks, [[Phyno]], Pele Pele and [[Bez (musician)|Bez]] to appear as guest artists on it. The album was produced entirely by Pheelz and plugged by [[Olaitan Salaudeen]],<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=5 April 2024 |title=Olaitan Salaudeen celebrates Olamide Baddo's musical journey |url=http://m.election.guardian.ng/olaitan-salaudeen-celebrates-olamide-baddos-musical-journey/ |access-date=13 July 2024 |website=Guardian Nigeria News |language=en-GB}}</ref> except for the thirteenth track, "Sitting on the Throne".<ref>{{cite web |title=Rapper Olamide Releases 3rd Studio Album 'Baddest Guy Ever Liveth'|url=http://pulse.ng/music/rapper-olamide-releases-3rd-studio-album-baddest-guy-ever-liveth-id2533718.html|publisher=Pulse Nigeria|access-date=4 January 2014|date=7 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104211150/http://pulse.ng/music/rapper-olamide-releases-3rd-studio-album-baddest-guy-ever-liveth-id2533718.html|archive-date=4 January 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Olamide: "Baddest Guy Ever Liveth" Album Art and Tracklist|url=http://miabaga.com/olamide-baddest-guy-ever-liveth-album-art-and-tracklist/|publisher=miabaga|date=1 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018175153/http://miabaga.com/olamide-baddest-guy-ever-liveth-album-art-and-tracklist/|archive-date=18 October 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=20 March 2016}}</ref> |
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''Baddest Guy Ever Liveth'' was supported by four singles: "[[Durosoke]] |
''Baddest Guy Ever Liveth'' was supported by four singles: "[[Durosoke]]", "Turn Up", "Yemi My Lover" and "Eleda Mi O". ''[[Premium Times]]'' newspaper included the album on its list of the five yet to be released Nigerian albums of 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Five yet-to-be-released Nigeria music albums to look forward to|url=http://premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/146972-five-yet-released-nigeria-music-albums-look-forward.html|publisher=Premium Times|access-date=4 January 2014|date=21 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104211058/http://premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/146972-five-yet-released-nigeria-music-albums-look-forward.html|archive-date=4 January 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> It was ranked 12th on Afrikka Radio's list of the top 12 best Nigerian albums of 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=12 BEST ALBUMS OF 2013 IN NIGERIA|url=http://afrikkaradio.com/12-best-albums-of-2013-in-nigeria/|publisher=Afrikkaradio|access-date=4 January 2014|date=31 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104211111/http://afrikkaradio.com/12-best-albums-of-2013-in-nigeria/|archive-date=4 January 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Baddest Guy Ever Liveth'' won Best Album of the Year at the [[2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards]], and was nominated for Rap Album of the Year at the 2014 [[City People Entertainment Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Nigerian Entertainment Awards; Full List of Winners|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/nigerian-entertainment-awards-full-list-winners?keepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=600&width=850&caption=Articles|publisher=Daily Times of Nigeria|access-date=2 September 2014|date=1 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022043510/http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/nigerian-entertainment-awards-full-list-winners?keepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=600&width=850&caption=Articles|archive-date=22 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Jasanya|first1=Olamide|title=Who won what at City People Entertainment Awards 2014|url=http://thenet.ng/2014/06/who-won-what-at-city-people-entertainment-awards-2014/|publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today|access-date=29 July 2014|date=24 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140628064318/http://thenet.ng/2014/06/who-won-what-at-city-people-entertainment-awards-2014/|archive-date=28 June 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> It won Best Rap [[Album]] and [[The Headies Award for Album of the Year|Album of the Year]] at [[The Headies 2014]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://businessdayonline.com/2014/10/the-headies-unveils-2014-nominees/#.VECS_ildVz0 | title=The Headies unveils 2014 nominees | publisher=Business Day | date=10 October 2014 | access-date=17 October 2014 | author=Ochugba, Mary | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028165724/http://businessdayonline.com/2014/10/the-headies-unveils-2014-nominees/#.VECS_ildVz0 | archive-date=28 October 2014 | url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In May 2013, it was reported that Olamide had signed a record deal with DB Records. Olamide took to Twitter to debunk the reports.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mgbolu|first1=Charles|title=Nigeria: I'm Not Signed to D'Banj's Record Label, Olamide Reveals|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201305140103.html|website=allAfrica.com|publisher=Vanguard|access-date=30 October 2014|date=13 May 2013}}</ref> In an interview with [[Toolz]] on [[NdaniTV]]'s ''The Juice'', he said that it was "too late" for anyone to sign him.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.360nobs.com/2013/05/dbanj-never-talk-well-well-olamide-denies-being-signed-to-db-records/ |title=D'banj Never Talk Well Well: Olamide Denies Being Signed To DB Records |publisher=360Nobs.com |date=13 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151109093227/http://www.360nobs.com/2013/05/dbanj-never-talk-well-well-olamide-denies-being-signed-to-db-records/|archive-date=9 November 2015|access-date=10 November 2023}}</ref> |
In May 2013, it was reported that Olamide had signed a record deal with DB Records. Olamide took to Twitter to debunk the reports.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mgbolu|first1=Charles|title=Nigeria: I'm Not Signed to D'Banj's Record Label, Olamide Reveals|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201305140103.html|website=allAfrica.com|publisher=Vanguard|access-date=30 October 2014|date=13 May 2013|archive-date=30 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030043923/http://allafrica.com/stories/201305140103.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview with [[Toolz]] on [[NdaniTV]]'s ''The Juice'', he said that it was "too late" for anyone to sign him.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.360nobs.com/2013/05/dbanj-never-talk-well-well-olamide-denies-being-signed-to-db-records/ |title=D'banj Never Talk Well Well: Olamide Denies Being Signed To DB Records |publisher=360Nobs.com |date=13 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151109093227/http://www.360nobs.com/2013/05/dbanj-never-talk-well-well-olamide-denies-being-signed-to-db-records/|archive-date=9 November 2015|access-date=10 November 2023}}</ref> |
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=== 2014: ''Street OT'' === |
=== 2014: ''Street OT'' === |
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On 14 November 2014, Olamide released his fourth album ''[[Street OT]]'' through [[YBNL Nation]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.notjustok.com/2014/10/15/olamide-reveals-street-ot-album-art-release-date/ | title=Olamide Reveals "Street OT" Album Art + Release Date | publisher=[[NotJustOk]] | first=Ovie | last=Ofugara | date=15 October 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304105328/http://notjustok.com/2014/10/15/olamide-reveals-street-ot-album-art-release-date/|archive-date=4 March 2016|access-date=10 November 2023}}</ref> The album is a follow-up to his 2013 ''[[Baddest Guy Ever Liveth]]'' album.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thenet.ng/2014/10/olamide-set-to-drop-4th-album-in-november/ | title=Olamide set to drop 4th album in November | work=[[Nigerian Entertainment Today]] | first=Dayo | last=Showemimo | date=6 October 2014 | access-date=30 August 2015}}</ref> Preceded by the singles titled "Story for the Gods" and "Goons Mi |
On 14 November 2014, Olamide released his fourth album ''[[Street OT]]'' through [[YBNL Nation]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.notjustok.com/2014/10/15/olamide-reveals-street-ot-album-art-release-date/ | title=Olamide Reveals "Street OT" Album Art + Release Date | publisher=[[NotJustOk]] | first=Ovie | last=Ofugara | date=15 October 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304105328/http://notjustok.com/2014/10/15/olamide-reveals-street-ot-album-art-release-date/|archive-date=4 March 2016|access-date=10 November 2023}}</ref> The album is a follow-up to his 2013 ''[[Baddest Guy Ever Liveth]]'' album.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thenet.ng/2014/10/olamide-set-to-drop-4th-album-in-november/ | title=Olamide set to drop 4th album in November | work=[[Nigerian Entertainment Today]] | first=Dayo | last=Showemimo | date=6 October 2014 | access-date=30 August 2015 | archive-date=28 July 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150728053224/http://thenet.ng/2014/10/olamide-set-to-drop-4th-album-in-november/ | url-status=dead }}</ref> Preceded by the singles titled "Story for the Gods" and "Goons Mi", ''Street OT'' features [[guest appearance]]s from [[Wasiu Alabi Pasuma|Pasuma]], [[Lil Kesh]], [[Chinko Ekun]], [[Phyno]], [[Don Jazzy]], and [[Reminisce (musician)|Reminisce]]. Its production was handled by [[Pheelz]], B-Banks, and [[Young Jonn]].<ref name="bell">{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2014/11/25/should-you-bump-this-music-review-street-ot-by-olamide/ | title=Music Review:Olamide – Street OT | work=[[BellaNaija]] | publisher=Should You Bump This | date=25 November 2014 | access-date=30 August 2015 | archive-date=23 September 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923230623/http://www.bellanaija.com/2014/11/25/should-you-bump-this-music-review-street-ot-by-olamide/ | url-status=live }}</ref> The ideology of the title of the album is to glorify and show his love for the "streets", a word with which Olamide is synonymous with.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thenet.ng/2014/12/album-review-olamide-retains-seat-on-the-throne-with-street-ot/ | title=Album Review: Olamide retains the seat on the throne with 'Street OT' | work=[[Nigerian Entertainment Today]] | first=Dayo | last=Showemimo | date=5 December 2014 | access-date=30 August 2015 | archive-date=18 August 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150818192255/http://thenet.ng/2014/12/album-review-olamide-retains-seat-on-the-throne-with-street-ot/ | url-status=live }}</ref> |
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=== 2015: ''2 Kings'' and ''Eyan Mayweather'' === |
=== 2015: ''2 Kings'' and ''Eyan Mayweather'' === |
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Olamide collaborated with Phyno in 2015 to release ''[[2 Kings]]''. It was released through Cloud 9 and the [[iTunes Store]] with a little announcement on 1 April 2015 by Penthauze Music and [[YBNL Nation]]. The album features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as [[Wizkid (musician)|Wizkid]], [[Lil Kesh]], Storm Rex, [[Pheelz]], Major Bangz, B.Banks and [[Young John]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Akan|first1=Joey|title=Rappers release tracklist, release date, artwork for '2 Kings'|url=http://pulse.ng/music/phyno-olamide-rappers-release-tracklist-release-date-artwork-for-2-kings-id3621488.html|publisher=Pulse|access-date=1 April 2015|date=1 April 2015}}</ref> Before recording the album, Olamide and Phyno frequently collaborated on several songs, including "Ghost Mode" and "Dope Money |
Olamide collaborated with Phyno in 2015 to release ''[[2 Kings]]''. It was released through Cloud 9 and the [[iTunes Store]] with a little announcement on 1 April 2015 by Penthauze Music and [[YBNL Nation]]. The album features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as [[Wizkid (musician)|Wizkid]], [[Lil Kesh]], Storm Rex, [[Pheelz]], Major Bangz, B.Banks and [[Young John]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Akan|first1=Joey|title=Rappers release tracklist, release date, artwork for '2 Kings'|url=http://pulse.ng/music/phyno-olamide-rappers-release-tracklist-release-date-artwork-for-2-kings-id3621488.html|publisher=Pulse|access-date=1 April 2015|date=1 April 2015|archive-date=2 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402102227/http://pulse.ng/music/phyno-olamide-rappers-release-tracklist-release-date-artwork-for-2-kings-id3621488.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Before recording the album, Olamide and Phyno frequently collaborated on several songs, including "Ghost Mode" and "Dope Money". The album produced the singles "Une" and "Confam Ni", both of which were released in the months leading to the album's release. |
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Olamide's fifth studio album ''[[Eyan Mayweather]]'' was released on 23 November 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ynaija.com/eyan-mayweather-5-things-you-should-know-about-olamide/|title=Eyan Mayweather: 5 things you should know about Olamide|work=[[YNaija]]|last=Lawal|first=Ademola|date=18 November 2015|access-date=20 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thecable.ng/jega-song-olamides-new-album-eyan-mayweather|title=Jega is a song on Olamide's new album, 'Eyan Mayweather'|work=The Cable|last=Tijani|first=Mayowa|date=17 November 2015|access-date=20 November 2015}}</ref> Released through [[YBNL Nation]] with studio production from [[Pheelz]], [[Young Jonn]], B Banks and |
Olamide's fifth studio album ''[[Eyan Mayweather]]'' was released on 23 November 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ynaija.com/eyan-mayweather-5-things-you-should-know-about-olamide/|title=Eyan Mayweather: 5 things you should know about Olamide|work=[[YNaija]]|last=Lawal|first=Ademola|date=18 November 2015|access-date=20 November 2015|archive-date=21 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121075532/http://ynaija.com/eyan-mayweather-5-things-you-should-know-about-olamide/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thecable.ng/jega-song-olamides-new-album-eyan-mayweather|title=Jega is a song on Olamide's new album, 'Eyan Mayweather'|work=The Cable|last=Tijani|first=Mayowa|date=17 November 2015|access-date=20 November 2015|archive-date=18 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118153442/https://www.thecable.ng/jega-song-olamides-new-album-eyan-mayweather|url-status=live}}</ref> Released through [[YBNL Nation]] with studio production from [[Pheelz]], [[Young Jonn]], B Banks and [[ID Cabasa]], ''Eyan Mayweather'' is the follow-up to ''[[2 Kings (album)|2 Kings]]'', a collaborative album by Olamide and [[Phyno]]. The album boasted of having 21 tracks with no single feature.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.naij.com/639184-olamide-reveals-name-record-breaking-5th-studio-album.html|title=Olamide To Drop Fifth Studio Album in Five Years|work=[[Naij]]|last=Abimboye|first=Michael|date=17 November 2015|access-date=20 November 2015|archive-date=21 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121153152/https://www.naij.com/639184-olamide-reveals-name-record-breaking-5th-studio-album.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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=== 2016: ''The Glory'' === |
=== 2016: ''The Glory'' === |
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''The Glory'', Olamide's sixth studio album, was released on December |
''The Glory'', Olamide's sixth studio album, was released on 23 December 2016. It was released through YBNL Nation with studio production from Pheelz. The Album contains 16 back-to-back tracks with features from artists like Phyno, [[Wande Coal]], [[Burna Boy]], Akuchi, and Davolee. The Glory is the follow-up to [[Eyan Mayweather]]. <ref>{{Cite web |date=20 December 2016 |title=The Glory : Olamide drops 6th studio album |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/12/the-glory-olamide-drops-6th-studio-album/ |access-date=9 January 2024 |website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]] |language=en-GB |archive-date=10 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110120552/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/12/the-glory-olamide-drops-6th-studio-album/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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=== 2020: ''999'' EP, joint venture deal with Empire and ''Carpe Diem'' === |
=== 2020: ''999'' EP, joint venture deal with Empire and ''Carpe Diem'' === |
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On 10 February 2020, Olamide released a surprise project, the EP ''[[999 (EP)|999]]''<ref>{{Cite web|date= |
On 10 February 2020, Olamide released a surprise project, the EP ''[[999 (EP)|999]]''<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 February 2020|title=Olamide Releases HIs Surprise EP "999"|url=https://guardian.ng/life/olamide-releases-his-surprise-ep-999/|access-date=2 August 2020|website=The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> [[tooXclusive]] gave the project 6/10 rating,<ref>{{Cite web|date=17 March 2020|title=[Album Review] Olamide's "999 EP" Is Just A Point Above Average & Can't Stand The Test of Time...|url=https://tooxclusive.com/album-review-olamides-999-ep-is-just-a-point-above-average-cant-stand-the-test-of-time/|access-date=2 August 2020|website=tooXclusive|language=en-US|archive-date=28 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228101426/https://tooxclusive.com/album-review-olamides-999-ep-is-just-a-point-above-average-cant-stand-the-test-of-time/|url-status=live}}</ref> while Motolani Alake of Pulse also gave a 5.5/10 review.<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 February 2020|title=Olamide's '999 EP' is ambitious yet lacks balance and great execution [Album Review]|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-999-ep-album-review/5ld4d1c|access-date=2 August 2020|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US|archive-date=2 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802235114/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-999-ep-album-review/5ld4d1c|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Olamide revealed to the public on 18 February 2020 that his record label, YBNL Nation, has signed a joint venture deal with an international distribution company [[Empire Distribution|Empire]].<ref name=joint>{{cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-what-does-ybnls-joint-venture-deal-with-empire-mean/d531sr2|title=What does the EMPIRE joint-venture deal mean for Olamide and YBNL? [Opinion]|first=Motolani|last=Alake|date=19 February 2020|website=Pulse|access-date=6 December 2022}}</ref> He further stated that [[Fireboy DML]] and any new artist signed to YBNL Nation will join him to benefit from the deal.<ref name=joint/> |
Olamide revealed to the public on 18 February 2020 that his record label, YBNL Nation, has signed a joint venture deal with an international distribution company [[Empire Distribution|Empire]].<ref name=joint>{{cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-what-does-ybnls-joint-venture-deal-with-empire-mean/d531sr2|title=What does the EMPIRE joint-venture deal mean for Olamide and YBNL? [Opinion]|first=Motolani|last=Alake|date=19 February 2020|website=Pulse|access-date=6 December 2022|archive-date=22 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322185402/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-what-does-ybnls-joint-venture-deal-with-empire-mean/d531sr2|url-status=live}}</ref> He further stated that [[Fireboy DML]] and any new artist signed to YBNL Nation will join him to benefit from the deal.<ref name=joint/> |
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Olamide's eleventh album ''[[Carpe Diem (Olamide album)|Carpe Diem]]'' was released on 8 October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Abusi|date=2020 |
Olamide's eleventh album ''[[Carpe Diem (Olamide album)|Carpe Diem]]'' was released on 8 October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Abusi|date=1 October 2020|title=Olamide Shares Tracklist & Release Date For ''Carpe Diem'' Album|url=https://novice2star.com/2020/10/01/olamide-shares-tracklist-release-date-for-carpe-diem-album/|access-date=8 October 2020|website=Novice2STAR|language=en-US|archive-date=13 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013011742/https://novice2star.com/2020/10/01/olamide-shares-tracklist-release-date-for-carpe-diem-album/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Carpe Diem'' contains 12 tracks and features [[Omah Lay]], [[Fireboy DML]], [[Peruzzi (singer)|Peruzzi]], [[Bad Boy Timz]], [[Bella Shmurda]] and [[Phyno]], with production credits to [[Young John]], [[Pheelz]], [[P.Priime]], [[ID Cabasa]] and VStix.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Apple Music |date=10 December 2021 |title=Carpe Diem - Album by Olamide |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/carpe-diem/1530136977 |access-date=11 January 2024 |website=AppleMusic |language=en-GB |archive-date=11 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111101421/https://music.apple.com/us/album/carpe-diem/1530136977 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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=== 2021: ''UY Scuti'' === |
=== 2021: ''UY Scuti'' === |
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Olamide announced in March 2021 that he was done working on another album. On 18 April, he announced the album ''[[UY Scuti (album)|UY Scuti]]'', which was released on 18 June.<ref>{{Cite web |
Olamide announced in March 2021 that he was done working on another album. On 18 April, he announced the album ''[[UY Scuti (album)|UY Scuti]]'', which was released on 18 June.<ref>{{Cite web|date=17 March 2021|title='I just completed my album yesterday,' says Olamide|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-says-that-his-new-album-is-completed/06dtjns|access-date=19 March 2021|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US|archive-date=20 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210320101555/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-says-that-his-new-album-is-completed/06dtjns|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=14 May 2021|title=Olamide 'UY Scuti Wave' Full Album|url=https://outnow.com.ng/music/olamide-uy-scuti-album/|access-date=14 May 2021|website=OutNow.com.ng|language=en-US|archive-date=27 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627035747/https://outnow.com.ng/music/olamide-uy-scuti-album/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Olamide mentioned that his son was the inspiration on why he titled the album UY Scuti.<ref>{{Cite web|title='UY Scuti': Olamide Speaks on Latest Album, Credit...|url=https://allnews.ng/news/uy-scuti-olamide-speaks-on-latest-album-credits-son-for-title#:~:text=Speaking%20on%20why%20he%20titled,ve%20made%20in%20my%20career.%E2%80%9D|access-date=26 November 2021|website=allnews.ng|language=en|archive-date=26 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126093725/https://allnews.ng/news/uy-scuti-olamide-speaks-on-latest-album-credits-son-for-title#:~:text=Speaking%20on%20why%20he%20titled,ve%20made%20in%20my%20career.%E2%80%9D|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On 5 February 2022, Olamide hinted at retirement after the release of his 12th studio album.<ref>{{cite news |title=Olamide hints at retiring after 12th album |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/olamide-hints-at-retiring-after-12th-album/ |publisher=The Nation Newspapers |access-date=11 February 2022}}</ref> |
On 5 February 2022, Olamide hinted at retirement after the release of his 12th studio album.<ref>{{cite news |title=Olamide hints at retiring after 12th album |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/olamide-hints-at-retiring-after-12th-album/ |publisher=The Nation Newspapers |access-date=11 February 2022 |archive-date=8 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208135250/https://thenationonlineng.net/olamide-hints-at-retiring-after-12th-album/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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=== 2023: ''Unruly'' === |
=== 2023: ''Unruly'' === |
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Olamide released his 10th studio album titled ''Unruly'' on 9 August 2023. The album features different African artists such as [[CKay]], [[Asake]], [[Bnxn]], [[Rema (musician)|Rema]] and [[Fireboy DML]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2023 |
Olamide released his 10th studio album titled ''Unruly'' on 9 August 2023. The album features different African artists such as [[CKay]], [[Asake]], [[Bnxn]], [[Rema (musician)|Rema]] and [[Fireboy DML]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=9 August 2023 |title=Olamide Drops New Album "Unruly" featuring CKay, Asake, BNXN, Rema & Fireboy DML {{!}} Listen |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2023/08/olamide-drops-album-unruly/ |access-date=20 August 2023 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US |archive-date=20 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820100642/https://www.bellanaija.com/2023/08/olamide-drops-album-unruly/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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=== 2024: ''Ikigai (生き甲斐)'' === |
=== 2024: ''Ikigai (生き甲斐)'' === |
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Olamide announced on |
Olamide announced on 26 June 2024 that he had completed work on a seven-track project titled ''[[Ikigai (EP)|Ikigai]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adebiyi |first=Adeayo |date=26 June 2024 |title=Olamide announces surprise project 'Ikigai' with guest features from Asake & Fireboy |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-announces-surprise-project-ikigai/4btwekf |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en |archive-date=27 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627074420/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-announces-surprise-project-ikigai/4btwekf |url-status=live }}</ref> The next day, he released "Project Ikigai" (生き甲斐) featuring collaborations past and present artists signed to the YBNL record label such as [[Fireboy DML]], [[Asake]], [[Young Jonn|Young John]], [[Pheelz]], and [[Lil Kesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Udugba |first=Anthony |date=26 June 2024 |title=Olamide's new project "IKIGAI (生き甲斐)" and what it means |url=https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/olamides-new-project-ikigai-%E7%94%9F%E3%81%8D%E7%94%B2%E6%96%90-and-what-it-means/ |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=Businessday NG |language=en-US |archive-date=27 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627075535/https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/olamides-new-project-ikigai-%E7%94%9F%E3%81%8D%E7%94%B2%E6%96%90-and-what-it-means/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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== Discography == |
== Discography == |
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*''[[Rapsodi (Olamide album)|Rapsodi]]'' (2011) |
*''[[Rapsodi (Olamide album)|Rapsodi]]'' (2011)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Naijacreep.com |date=3 February 2023 |title=Rapsodi - Album by Olamide |url=https://naijacreep.com/album/5040345550/Rapsodi |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=Naijacreep.com |language=en-GB |archive-date=24 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124075028/https://naijacreep.com/album/5040345550/Rapsodi |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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*''[[YBNL]]'' (2012) |
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*''[[Baddest Guy Ever Liveth]]'' (2013) |
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*''[[Eyan Mayweather]]'' (2015) |
*''[[Eyan Mayweather]]'' (2015) |
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*''[[The Glory (Olamide album)|The Glory]]'' (2016) |
*''[[The Glory (Olamide album)|The Glory]]'' (2016) |
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*''[[Lagos Nawa]]'' (2017) |
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*''[[Carpe Diem (Olamide album)|Carpe Diem]]'' (2020) |
*''[[Carpe Diem (Olamide album)|Carpe Diem]]'' (2020) |
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*''[[UY Scuti (album)|UY Scuti]]'' (2021) |
*''[[UY Scuti (album)|UY Scuti]]'' (2021) |
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*''Unruly'' (2023) |
*''[[Unruly (album)|Unruly]]'' (2023) |
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*''Ikigai'' (2024) |
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=== Collaborative albums and EPs === |
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*''[[2 Kings (album)|2 Kings]]'' with [[Phyno]] (2015) |
*''[[2 Kings (album)|2 Kings]]'' with [[Phyno]] (2015) |
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*'' YBNL'' featuring Mafia Family (2018) |
*'' YBNL'' featuring Mafia Family (2018) |
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*''999'' EP(2020) |
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*''[[999 (EP)|999]]'' with Penthauze Music, [[Phyno]], Check и Rhatti (2020)<ref>{{cite web |title=Olamide "999" EP Album |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-999-ep-album-review/5ld4d1c |website=Pulse.ng |date=11 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ranger |first=Lone |date=2020-02-11 |title=Olamide – 999 (EP) (Full Album) |url=https://www.dcleakers.com/olamide-999-ep-full-album/ |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=DCLeakers.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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*''IKIGAI 生き甲斐'' EP(2024) |
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*'' Badder Dan Dem'' featuring Jahborne (2013)<ref>{{Cite web |last=airwavesnaija |date=2013 |
*'' Badder Dan Dem'' featuring Jahborne (2013)<ref>{{Cite web |last=airwavesnaija |date=13 December 2013 |title=(Music) Jahborne – Badder Dan Dem ft Olamide |url=https://airwavesnaija.wordpress.com/2013/12/13/music-jahborne-badder-dan-dem-ft-olamide/ |access-date=19 October 2022 |website=AIRWAVES NAIJA |language=en |archive-date=19 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019182926/https://airwavesnaija.wordpress.com/2013/12/13/music-jahborne-badder-dan-dem-ft-olamide/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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== Awards and nominations == |
== Awards and nominations == |
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|Infinity{{small|featuring [[Omah Lay]]}} |
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|"Loading" {{Small|featuring [[Bad Boy Timz]]}} |
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.jpg) Olamide performing at the first edition of his OLIC concert | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Olamide Gbenga Adedeji |
| Also known as |
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| Born | 15 March 1989 Bariga, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Nigeria |
| Genres | |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | |
| Spouse | Adebukunmi Okeowo |
YouTube information | |
| Channels | Olamide |
| Subscribers | 115. million |
| Total views | 452.8 million |
Last updated: 12 June 2024 | |
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born 15 March 1989) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive.[1] He is regarded as one of the most influential artists in Nigeria and has been pivotal to the creative and commercial success of several Afrobeats music stars, and is consistently praised for his role in elevating street pop to mainstream recognition as a distinct music genre.[2][3][4][5] He records in Yoruba and English. In 2011, he released his debut studio album Rapsodi while signed to Coded Tunes. YBNL, his follow-up album, was released under his label imprint "Yahoo Boy No Laptop", also known as 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.[6]
In November 2023, Olamide received his first nomination at the 66th Annual Grammy Award for the song "Amapiano" alongside his signee Asake. [7]
Early life and musical beginnings
[edit]Olamide Gbenga Adedeji was born in Bariga, Lagos State,[8][9] on 15 March 1989. He is the second of Pa Adedeji's three children with Ronke Osisanya Adedeji, his second wife. TemmyGold and Eniola Olamilekan (also known as DJ Enimoney) are Olamide's two siblings.[10]
Olamide started his career when he released the debut single, "Eni Duro", in 2010. In the same year, he performed at The Hip Hop World Awards.[1] He studied mass communication at Tai Solarin University but dropped out due to financial problems.[11]
Adedeji is married to Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman. They have three children together, two boys, Batifeori Maximilliano Adedeji and Tunrepin Myles Adedeji, and a daughter, Mowaririfunoluwa Celine Adedeji.[12] Olamide allegedly had a love child with Maria Okanrende, who at the time worked at The Beat 99.9 FM.[13]
Music career
[edit]He was signed to ID Cabasa's Coded Tunes record label and was managed by Toni Payne.[1] In 2012, he left Coded Tunes and started his record label YBNL Nation.[14]
2011: Rapsodi
[edit]Olamide's debut album, Rapsodi was released in 2011. Its lead single, "Omo To Shan", charted on several radio stations in Lagos and across Nigeria. Olamide's debut offering led to collaborations with numerous artists, including Wizkid, ID Cabasa, 9ice, Reminisce and D'banj.[citation needed]
2012: YBNL
[edit]Adedeji's second studio album YBNL was released in November 2012. Its production was handled by Tyrone, Samklef, 2 Kriss, Pheelz, and ID Cabasa. The album features guest appearances from Davido, Tiwa Savage, Kayswitch, Dammy Krane, Reminisce, Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Base One. It was supported by the singles "Ilefo Illuminati", "First of All", "Stupid Love" and "Voice of the Street".[15]
2013: Baddest Guy Ever Liveth
[edit]Baddest Guy Ever Liveth is Olamide's third studio album. It was released on 7 November 2013 by YBNL Nation,[16] he recorded the album between 2012 and 2013 and enlisted Pheelz, Buckwyla, Ketchup, Ice Prince, Pepenazi, Endia, Viktoh, B.Banks, Phyno, Pele Pele and Bez to appear as guest artists on it. The album was produced entirely by Pheelz and plugged by Olaitan Salaudeen,[17] except for the thirteenth track, "Sitting on the Throne".[18][19]
Baddest Guy Ever Liveth was supported by four singles: "Durosoke", "Turn Up", "Yemi My Lover" and "Eleda Mi O". Premium Times newspaper included the album on its list of the five yet to be released Nigerian albums of 2013.[20] It was ranked 12th on Afrikka Radio's list of the top 12 best Nigerian albums of 2013.[21] Baddest Guy Ever Liveth won Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and was nominated for Rap Album of the Year at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards.[22][23] It won Best Rap Album and Album of the Year at The Headies 2014.[24]
In May 2013, it was reported that Olamide had signed a record deal with DB Records. Olamide took to Twitter to debunk the reports.[25] In an interview with Toolz on NdaniTV's The Juice, he said that it was "too late" for anyone to sign him.[26]
2014: Street OT
[edit]On 14 November 2014, Olamide released his fourth album Street OT through YBNL Nation.[27] The album is a follow-up to his 2013 Baddest Guy Ever Liveth album.[28] Preceded by the singles titled "Story for the Gods" and "Goons Mi", Street OT features guest appearances from Pasuma, Lil Kesh, Chinko Ekun, Phyno, Don Jazzy, and Reminisce. Its production was handled by Pheelz, B-Banks, and Young Jonn.[29] The ideology of the title of the album is to glorify and show his love for the "streets", a word with which Olamide is synonymous with.[30]
2015: 2 Kings and Eyan Mayweather
[edit]Olamide collaborated with Phyno in 2015 to release 2 Kings. It was released through Cloud 9 and the iTunes Store with a little announcement on 1 April 2015 by Penthauze Music and YBNL Nation. The album features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as Wizkid, Lil Kesh, Storm Rex, Pheelz, Major Bangz, B.Banks and Young John.[31] Before recording the album, Olamide and Phyno frequently collaborated on several songs, including "Ghost Mode" and "Dope Money". The album produced the singles "Une" and "Confam Ni", both of which were released in the months leading to the album's release.
Olamide's fifth studio album Eyan Mayweather was released on 23 November 2015.[32][33] Released through YBNL Nation with studio production from Pheelz, Young Jonn, B Banks and ID Cabasa, Eyan Mayweather is the follow-up to 2 Kings, a collaborative album by Olamide and Phyno. The album boasted of having 21 tracks with no single feature.[34]
2016: The Glory
[edit]The Glory, Olamide's sixth studio album, was released on 23 December 2016. It was released through YBNL Nation with studio production from Pheelz. The Album contains 16 back-to-back tracks with features from artists like Phyno, Wande Coal, Burna Boy, Akuchi, and Davolee. The Glory is the follow-up to Eyan Mayweather. [35]
2020: 999 EP, joint venture deal with Empire and Carpe Diem
[edit]On 10 February 2020, Olamide released a surprise project, the EP 999[36] tooXclusive gave the project 6/10 rating,[37] while Motolani Alake of Pulse also gave a 5.5/10 review.[38]
Olamide revealed to the public on 18 February 2020 that his record label, YBNL Nation, has signed a joint venture deal with an international distribution company Empire.[39] He further stated that Fireboy DML and any new artist signed to YBNL Nation will join him to benefit from the deal.[39] Olamide's eleventh album Carpe Diem was released on 8 October 2020.[40] Carpe Diem contains 12 tracks and features Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, Peruzzi, Bad Boy Timz, Bella Shmurda and Phyno, with production credits to Young John, Pheelz, P.Priime, ID Cabasa and VStix.[41]
2021: UY Scuti
[edit]Olamide announced in March 2021 that he was done working on another album. On 18 April, he announced the album UY Scuti, which was released on 18 June.[42][43] Olamide mentioned that his son was the inspiration on why he titled the album UY Scuti.[44]
On 5 February 2022, Olamide hinted at retirement after the release of his 12th studio album.[45]
2023: Unruly
[edit]Olamide released his 10th studio album titled Unruly on 9 August 2023. The album features different African artists such as CKay, Asake, Bnxn, Rema and Fireboy DML.[46]
2024: Ikigai (生き甲斐)
[edit]Olamide announced on 26 June 2024 that he had completed work on a seven-track project titled Ikigai.[47] The next day, he released "Project Ikigai" (生き甲斐) featuring collaborations past and present artists signed to the YBNL record label such as Fireboy DML, Asake, Young John, Pheelz, and Lil Kesh.[48]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Rapsodi (2011)[49]
- 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)
Collaborative albums and EPs
[edit]- 2 Kings with Phyno (2015)
- YBNL featuring Mafia Family (2018)
- 999 EP(2020)
- IKIGAI 生き甲斐 EP(2024)
- Badder Dan Dem featuring Jahborne (2013)[50]
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2024 | Image Award(NAACP) | Outstanding International Song | Amapiano | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Grammy | Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance | Amapiano | Nominated | |
| 2022 | The Headies | Carpe Diem | Best Rap Album | Won | |
| Headies Viewer's Choice | "Infinity" featuring Omah Lay | Nominated | |||
| Album of the Year | Carpe Diem | Nominated | |||
| Best Male Artist | Himself | Nominated | |||
| Best Rap Single | Loading featuring Bad Boy Timz | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | All Africa Music Awards | Song of the Year | "Infinity" featuring Omah Lay | Nominated | [51] |
| Best West African artiste (male) | Himself | Nominated | |||
| Album of the year | Carpe Diem | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most played Hip Hop song | "Loading" featuring Bad Boy Timz | Nominated | [52] |
| Most Searched Musician (male) | Himself | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | Soundcity MVP Awards Festival | Listeners' Choice | Oil & Gas | Nominated | |
| 2018 | The Headies | Best Street-Hop Artiste | Wo | Nominated | |
| Best Rap Album | The Glory | Nominated | |||
| Artiste of the Year | Himself | Nominated | |||
| Song of the Year | Wo | Nominated | |||
| Headies' Viewer's Choice | Nominated | [53] | |||
| 2016 | Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEAs) | Album of the Year | Eyan Mayweather | Won | [54] |
| Rap Act of the Year | Himself | Won | |||
| 2016 | Mobo Award | Africa Act of the Year | Himself | Nominated | |
| 2015 | City People Entertainment Awards | Rap Artist of the Year | Himself | Won | |
| Afrima | West Africa Artist of the Year | Himself | Won | ||
| The Headies 2015 | Best Street-Hop Artiste | Won | |||
| Artiste of The Year | Won | ||||
| Best Pop Single | "Bobo" | Nominated | |||
| TooXclusive Awards 2015 | Certified Banger of The Year | Shakiti Bobo | Won | ||
| Video Wonder of The Year | Melo Melo | Won | |||
| Artiste of The Year | Himself | Won | |||
| Male Artiste of The Year | Himself | Won | |||
| Best Street Hop Track | Shakiti Bobo | Nominated | |||
| "Reggae Blues"
(HarrySong featuring Olamide, KCee, Iyanya & Orezi) |
Nominated | ||||
| "Ladi"
(Olamide & Phyno featuring Lil Kesh) |
Nominated | ||||
| Best Hip-Hop Track | "Local Rappers"
(Reminisce featuring Olamide & Phyno) |
Won | |||
| Mixtape of The Year | '2 Kings'
(Olamide & Phyno) |
Won | |||
| Album of The Year | Street OT | Won | |||
| 2014 | The Headies 2014 | Artiste of the Year | Himself | Nominated | |
| Best Rap Album | Baddest Guy Ever Liveth | Won | |||
| Album of the Year | Won | ||||
| Best Rap Single | "Dope Money" (featuring Phyno) |
Nominated | |||
| 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards | Most Gifted West | "Turn Up" | Won | [55] | |
| 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Rap Act of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [56] | |
| MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 | Best Hip Hop | Nominated | [57] | ||
| City People Entertainment Awards | Musician of the Year (Male) | Nominated | [58] | ||
| Rap Artiste of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Most Popular Song of the Year | "Eleda Mi" | Nominated | |||
| Rap Album of the Year | Baddest Guy Ever Liveth | Nominated | |||
| World Music Awards | World's Best Male Artist | Himself | Nominated | [59] | |
| World's Best Live Act | Nominated | ||||
| World's Best Entertainer of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| 2013 | Nigeria Music Video Awards | Video of the Year | "Durosoke" | Nominated | [60] |
| Best Afro Hip Hop Video | Won | ||||
| The Headies 2013 | Song of the Year | Nominated | [61] | ||
| Best Street Hip-Hop Artiste | Won | ||||
| Best Rap Single | Nominated | ||||
| "Ghost Mode" (Phyno featuring Olamide) |
Nominated | ||||
| Artiste of the Year | Himself | Nominated | |||
| Lyricist on the Roll | "Voice of the Streets" | Nominated | |||
| Best Rap Album | YBNL | Won | |||
| Album of the Year | Won | ||||
| 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Album of the Year | Won | [62] | ||
| Best Rap Act of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [63] | ||
| Music Video of the Year | "Voice of the Street" | Nominated | |||
| Best Indigenous Artiste | Himself | Won | [62] | ||
| Best Collabo | "Ghost Mode" (Phyno featuring Olamide) |
Won | |||
| 2012 | The Headies 2012 | Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [64] |
| Best Rap Single | "Young Erikina" | Nominated | |||
| Best Rap Album | Rapsodi | Nominated | |||
| 2011 | The Headies 2011 | Next Rated | Himself | Nominated |
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ Sare, Watimagbo (2022). "Olamide is a national treasure" Nigerians celebrate as music stars recounts Olamide's impact on their career". KemiFilani.Ng. Archived from the original on 4 July 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
- ^ Ihejirika, Uzoma (7 February 2023). "For Its Next Lap, Nigeria's Street Pop Is Pushing Into Experimental Fields". The NATIVE. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Alonge, Osagie (13 July 2013). "NET EXCLUSIVE: Olamide becomes first Nigerian ambassador for CIROC". The Net. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "2024 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Full Nominees List | GRAMMY.com". www.grammy.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
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