Olamide

Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born 15 March 1989), known professionally as Olamide (and also Olamide Baddo BaddoSneh or simply Baddo) is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist.[1] He records in Yoruba and English language. 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 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.[2]

Olamide
Olamide performing at the first edition of his OLIC concert
Olamide performing at the first edition of his OLIC concert
Background information
Birth nameOlamide Gbenga Adedeji
Born (1989-03-15) 15 March 1989 (age 35)
Bariga, Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2010–present
Labels

Discography

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Albums/EPs

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Name Year of release
999 EP 2020
Carpe diem 2020
Uy Scuti 2021

Notable Singles

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References

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  1. "Olamide's Biography". Biography Home:Olamide Personal Data. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
  2. Abimboye, Micheal (13 July 2013). "Checkout Top Three Artiste That Run And Rule The Nigerian Music Industries". Premium Times. Archived from the original on 16 June 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2018.