Biography of olamide!!!

Olamide
Olamide Adedeji (born 15 March 1989), known by his stage name Olamide but popularly called Olamide Baddo, is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist from Bariga, Lagos State.[1] He records mostly in Yoruba, his native tongue. 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 has been nominated and won several music awards, including multiple Nigeria Entertainment Awards and The Headies Awards .

Background information

Birth name Olamide Adedeji

Born

15 March 1989 (age 28)

Bariga, Lagos State, Nigeria

Genres Hip hop

Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter • rapper

Years active 2011–present

Labels YBNL Nation

Associated acts

Phyno • Pheelz• Lil Kesh •

D'Banj • Wizkid • Davido•

Wale • Reminisce

Childhood and musical beginning

Olamide was born in Bariga , Lagos State. In 2000, he decided to pursue a career in music. When asked why music, he said: "I found out I was gifted in it so I had to explore it, it's my life, my hustle, my world". In 2010, Olamide performed at The Hip Hop World Awards. [1] He studied at Tai Solarin University of Education. In 2011, he released his debut studio album titled Rapsodi .