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Olamide performing at his OLIC concert.
Background information
Birth name	Olamide Gbenga Adedeji
Also known as	Olamide Baddo Young Erikina Baddo
Born	(1989-03-15) 15 March 1989 (age 36) Bariga, Lagos State, Nigeria
Origin	Nigeria
Genres	Hip hop Afrobeats street pop Afro fusion Nigerian hip hop rap cruise
Occupation(s)	Rapper singer songwriter record executive
Years active	2010–present
Labels	YBNL Nation Empire
Associated acts	Phyno Samklef Pheelz Lil Kesh D'Banj Wizkid Davido Reminisce Naira Marley Adekunle Gold Fireboy DML Asake Bella Shmurda ID Cabasa DJ Enimoney Skepta Young Jonn Wale Omah Lay Jamopyper Adekunle Gold 9ice Opa6ix Reminisce Davido Wizkid
YouTube information
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Total views	631 million
Subscriber and view counts updated as of 2nd July 2025.

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born March 15, 1989), known simply as Olamide, is a famous Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Many people see him as one of the most important musicians in Africa. He is known for helping many other Afrobeats artists become successful.

Olamide is famous for his "street pop" music style. He often raps and sings in both the Yoruba and English languages. This unique style has made him very popular. He is one of the most followed African rappers on social media platforms like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook.

In 2011, he released his first album, Rapsodi. Soon after, he started his own record label called YBNL Nation. The name YBNL stands for "Yahoo Boy No Laptop," which sends a message about making money through hard work and talent, not online scams. Under his label, he released hit albums like YBNL and Baddest Guy Ever Liveth.

Olamide's success has earned him worldwide attention. In 2023, he was nominated for a Grammy Award. In 2025, the famous Billboard magazine named him one of its Global Power Players, showing his importance in the world of music.

Early Life and Starting Music

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji was born in Bariga, a part of Lagos State, Nigeria, on March 15, 1989. He has two siblings, a sister named TemmyGold and a brother, Eniola, who is also a musician known as DJ Enimoney.

Olamide's music journey began in 2010 when he released his first single, "Eni Duro." The song became a hit and got him a performance at The Hip Hop World Awards that same year. He studied mass communication at a university but had to leave because of money problems.

Olamide is married to Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman. They have three children together.

Music Career

At the start of his career, Olamide was signed to a record label called Coded Tunes. But in 2012, he decided to start his own music company, YBNL Nation. This allowed him to have more control over his music and help other new artists.

2011–2013: Rise to Fame

Olamide's first album, Rapsodi (2011), was a big success. The song "Omo To Shan" was played on radio stations all over Nigeria. This album led to him working with other famous artists like Wizkid and D'banj.

His second album, YBNL (2012), was even bigger. It had popular songs like "First of All" and "Stupid Love." The album featured many guest artists, including Davido and Tiwa Savage.

In 2013, he released his third album, Baddest Guy Ever Liveth. It included the hit singles "Durosoke" and "Yemi My Lover." This album won several awards, including Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

2014–2016: A Voice for the Streets

In 2014, Olamide released his fourth album, Street OT. The title shows his connection to his roots and the everyday people he represents in his music. The album featured other popular artists like Phyno and Don Jazzy.

A year later, in 2015, he released two albums. First, he teamed up with his friend and fellow rapper Phyno for a joint album called 2 Kings. Later that year, he released his fifth solo album, Eyan Mayweather. This album was special because it had 21 songs, and Olamide was the only artist featured on it.

His sixth album, The Glory, came out in 2016. It continued to build on his success and featured artists like Burna Boy and Wande Coal.

2020–Present: Global Recognition

After a short break, Olamide returned in 2020 with new music. He released a surprise project, an EP called 999. That same year, he announced that his label, YBNL Nation, had signed a deal with Empire, an American music company. This partnership helps artists on his label, like Fireboy DML and Asake, share their music with the whole world.

His album Carpe Diem was released in October 2020. It featured a new generation of stars like Omah Lay and Bella Shmurda. In 2021, he released another album, UY Scuti, which he said was inspired by his son.

In 2023, Olamide released his album Unruly, which featured collaborations with artists like Rema and CKay. The song "Amapiano" from this album, featuring Asake, earned him his first-ever Grammy nomination.

He continued to release music, including the EP Ikigai in 2024 and the album Olamidé in 2025, proving he is still one of Nigeria's top artists.

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