Nigeria has a long list of individuals who have become famous for their contributions to the advancement of the entertainment industry. These individuals are well known within and outside the country and also well celebrated.
Biography Of Olamide
Olamide, whose complete name is Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, is a renowned Nigerian singer, rapper, songwriter, and music producer. He is one of the most influential artists in Africa and has aided the launch of several talented Afrobeat musicians in Nigeria.
Age
Olamide is 33 years old.
Early Life and Education
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, famously known by his stage name Olamide was born on the 15th of March, 1989, in Bariga, Lagos state. He comes from a polygamous family and is the second child of Mrs. Ronke Osisanya Adedeji.
There is no information on the schools Olamide attended for his primary and secondary education. However, Olamide attended Tai Solarin University of Education but had to drop out due to financial constraints.
Personal Life
Olamide is married to Mrs. Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman Adedeji. Their union is blessed with two children, Maximilian Boluwatife and Tunrepin Myles.
Career
Olamide started his music career as an artist under the record label “Coded Tunes Records,” owned by ID Cabasa. It was under this label that he released “Raspodi,” which was a best seller and success in the music industry.
“Omo To Shan” led his album and helped to position him as the new face of indigenous rap (Yoruba) in Nigeria’s music industry. He has released numerous albums, including Yahoo Boy No Laptop (YBNL) and Baddest Guy Ever Liveth, which won Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
YBNL Nation, which entirely means Yahoo Boy No Laptop, is a record label that Olamide formed in 2012. The label discovered talented artists, including Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Fireboy, and Asake.
YBNL Nation won the Record Mark of the Year at the City People Entertainment Award in 2016. Olamide remains a massive figure in Nigeria’s music industry and is well respected.
Net Worth
Olamide has an estimated net worth of between $15 million and $20 million.
