Olamide
Nigerian singer and producer (born 1989)
Biography
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (; born 15 March 1989), known mononymously as Olamide, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. Olamide, who is regarded as one of the most influential artists in Nigeria and Africa, has been crucial to the creative and commercial success of several Afrobeats music stars. He records in Yoruba and English. In 2011, he released his debut studio album, Rapsodi, while signed to ID Cabasa's 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.
In November 2023, he received his first nomination at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for the song "Amapiano" alongside his signee Asake making him one of the first Nigerian and African rappers to be recognised in that category. In 2025, Billboard magazine listed Olamide as one of its Global Power Players.
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Career highlights
Genres
- hip-hop
- Nigerian hip hop
- street pop
- Afrobeats
- rapping
Instruments
- voice
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman
Awards & honours (4)
- Billboard Music Awards
- Nigeria Entertainment Awards
- City People Entertainment Awards
- The Headies
Quick answers about Olamide
- How old is Olamide?
- Olamide is 37 years old (born March 15, 1989).
- When is Olamide's birthday?
- Olamide was born on March 15, 1989.
- Where was Olamide born?
- Olamide was born in Bariga.
- What is Olamide's zodiac sign?
- Olamide's zodiac sign is Pisces.
- What is Olamide's nationality?
- Olamide is a citizen of Nigeria.
- What does Olamide do?
- Olamide is known as rapper, singer, songwriter, music executive.
- Who has Olamide been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Olamide's spouse is or was Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman.