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'''Olamide Adedeji''' (born 15 March 1989), known by his stage name '''Olamide''' but popularly called '''Olamide Baddo or BaddoSneh''', is a Nigerian [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] recording artist.<ref name="Olamide Personal Data">{{cite web|title=Olamide's Biography|url=http://www.biographyhome.com/2013/01/olamide.html |publisher=Biography Home: Olamide Personal Data|accessdate=8 January 2014}}</ref> He records mostly in [[Yoruba language|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]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.naijarose.com/| title=Checkout Top Three Artiste That Run And Rule The Nigerian Music Industries| publisher=Premium Times | date=13 July 2013 | accessdate=19 April 2018 | author=Abimboye, Micheal}}</ref> Olamide has been nominated and won several music awards, including multiple [[Nigeria Entertainment Awards]] and [[The Headies|The Headies Awards]]. He is the first person to sell out the Eko Convention Center four in the year 2014, 2015<ref>{{cite web | url=http://thenet.ng/olamide-sells-out-4000-capacity-eko-hotel-as-olic-enters-year-two/ | title=Olamide sells out 4000 capacity as Eko Hotel as OLIC enters year two| publisher=NET news Ltd | date=28 December 2015 | accessdate=26 July 2018 | author= Kayode, Badmus}}</ref>,2016<ref>{{cite web | url=http://frolicmediang.com/2016/12/28/11593/| title=Photos: Olamide Shuts Down Eko Hotel ‘AGAIN’ With OLIC| publisher=Frolic Media Ng | date=28 December 2016 | accessdate=26 July 2018 | author= Adebimpe, Talabi}}</ref> and 2018<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/12/wizkid-performs-at-olamides-concert-nigerians-react/ | title=Wizkid performs at Olamide’s concert, Nigerians react| publisher= Vanguard News | date=28 December 2018 | accessdate=24 July 2018 | author= Emmanuel, Okogba}}</ref>, in 2017 he sold <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-how-rapper-shut-down-lagos-with-teslim-balogun-stadium-concert-in-grand-style/ | title=How rapper shut down Lagos with Teslim Balogun stadium concert, in grand style| publisher=Pulse ng | date=12 December 2017 | accessdate=26 July 2018 | author= Pulse, Ng}}</ref> out the [[Teslim Balogun Stadium]] holding over 12000 persons. He has also sold out the [[Eventim Apollo]] of 5000 capacity <ref>{{cite web | url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/olamide-ybnl-london-concert-saftey/ | title=Olamide’s London concert ends abruptly over safety concerns| publisher=Pulse ng | date=10 October 2016 | accessdate=26 July 2018 | author= Chidi, Chima}}</ref> , He also sold out his Culture Tour alongside [[Phyno]] at the building six [[The O2 Arena ]]in 2017<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ssehypegang.blogspot.com/2017/09/olamide-teams-up-with-phyno-to-shutdown.html?m=1 | title=OLAMIDE TEAMS UP WITH PHYNO TO SHUTDOWN UK WITH 'THE CULTURE TOUR' |publisher=sshypegang| date=29 September 2016 | accessdate=26 July 2018}}</ref>
'''Olamide Adedeji''' (born 15 March 1989), known by his stage name '''Olamide''' but popularly called '''Olamide Baddo or BaddoSneh''', is a Nigerian [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] recording artist.<ref name="Olamide Personal Data">{{cite web|title=Olamide's Biography|url=http://www.biographyhome.com/2013/01/olamide.html |publisher=Biography Home: Olamide Personal Data|accessdate=8 January 2014}}</ref> He records mostly in [[Yoruba language|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]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.naijarose.com/| title=Checkout Top Three Artiste That Run And Rule The Nigerian Music Industries| publisher=Premium Times | date=13 July 2013 | accessdate=19 April 2018 | author=Abimboye, Micheal}}</ref> Olamide has been nominated and won several music awards, including multiple [[Nigeria Entertainment Awards]] and [[The Headies|The Headies Awards]]. In 2014 <nowiki>[[Chiori Daniel Cole]]</nowiki> a rep of Achievas Entertainment Limited and Right Entertanment now known as TEC started the movement to see him hold his first ever concert, which is one of the biggest concerts OLIC (OLAMIDE LIVE IN CONCERT) he is the first person to sell out the Eko Convention Center four in the year 2014, 2015<ref>{{cite web | url=http://thenet.ng/olamide-sells-out-4000-capacity-eko-hotel-as-olic-enters-year-two/ | title=Olamide sells out 4000 capacity as Eko Hotel as OLIC enters year two| publisher=NET news Ltd | date=28 December 2015 | accessdate=26 July 2018 | author= Kayode, Badmus}}</ref>,2016<ref>{{cite web | url=http://frolicmediang.com/2016/12/28/11593/| title=Photos: Olamide Shuts Down Eko Hotel ‘AGAIN’ With OLIC| publisher=Frolic Media Ng | date=28 December 2016 | accessdate=26 July 2018 | author= Adebimpe, Talabi}}</ref> and 2018<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/12/wizkid-performs-at-olamides-concert-nigerians-react/ | title=Wizkid performs at Olamide’s concert, Nigerians react| publisher= Vanguard News | date=28 December 2018 | accessdate=24 July 2018 | author= Emmanuel, Okogba}}</ref>, in 2017 he sold <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-how-rapper-shut-down-lagos-with-teslim-balogun-stadium-concert-in-grand-style/ | title=How rapper shut down Lagos with Teslim Balogun stadium concert, in grand style| publisher=Pulse ng | date=12 December 2017 | accessdate=26 July 2018 | author= Pulse, Ng}}</ref> out the [[Teslim Balogun Stadium]] holding over 12000 persons. He has also sold out the [[Eventim Apollo]] of 5000 capacity <ref>{{cite web | url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/olamide-ybnl-london-concert-saftey/ | title=Olamide’s London concert ends abruptly over safety concerns| publisher=Pulse ng | date=10 October 2016 | accessdate=26 July 2018 | author= Chidi, Chima}}</ref> , He also sold out his Culture Tour alongside [[Phyno]] at the building six [[The O2 Arena ]]in 2017<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ssehypegang.blogspot.com/2017/09/olamide-teams-up-with-phyno-to-shutdown.html?m=1 | title=OLAMIDE TEAMS UP WITH PHYNO TO SHUTDOWN UK WITH 'THE CULTURE TOUR' |publisher=sshypegang| date=29 September 2016 | accessdate=26 July 2018}}</ref>


==Early life and musical beginning ==
==Early life and musical beginning ==

Revision as of 05:48, 26 August 2019

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Olamide on the set of his "Sitting on The Throne" music video shoot in January 2014
Olamide on the set of his "Sitting on The Throne" music video shoot in January 2014
Background information
Birth nameOlamide Adedeji
Born (1989-03-15) 15 March 1989 (age 35)
Bariga, Lagos State, Nigeria
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2011–present
LabelsYBNL Nation

Olamide Adedeji (born 15 March 1989), known by his stage name Olamide but popularly called Olamide Baddo or BaddoSneh, is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist.[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. In 2014 [[Chiori Daniel Cole]] a rep of Achievas Entertainment Limited and Right Entertanment now known as TEC started the movement to see him hold his first ever concert, which is one of the biggest concerts OLIC (OLAMIDE LIVE IN CONCERT) he is the first person to sell out the Eko Convention Center four in the year 2014, 2015[3],2016[4] and 2018[5], in 2017 he sold [6] out the Teslim Balogun Stadium holding over 12000 persons. He has also sold out the Eventim Apollo of 5000 capacity [7] , He also sold out his Culture Tour alongside Phyno at the building six The O2 Arena in 2017[8]

Early life and musical beginning

Olamide was born in Bariga, Lagos State on the 15th of March, 1989. 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 released ‘Eni Duro’ under the Coded Tunes record label which he was signed unto at the time. The song received nationwide critical acclaim and instantly shot Olamide to limelight.[9] In 2010, Olamide performed at The Hip Hop World Awards.[1] He studied at Tai Solarin University of Education.[10] In 2011, he released his debut studio album titled Rapsodi.

Music career

Olamide performing at the first edition of his OLIC concert.

He was signed to ID Cabasa's Coded Tunes record label and was managed by Toni Payne.[1] In 2012, he left Coded Tunes and started his own record label YBNL Nation.[11]

2011:Rapsodi

Olamide's debut album Rapsodi was released in 2011. Its lead single "Eni Duro" charted on several radio stations in Lagos and across Nigeria. Olamide's debut offering led to collaborations with numerous artists, including Wizkid, ID Cabasa, 9ice, Reminisce and D'banj.[citation needed]

2012:YBNL

Olamide's second studio album YBNL was released in November 2012. Its production was handled by Tyrone (producer), Samklef, 2 Kriss, Pheelz and ID Cabasa. The album features guest appearances from Davido, Tiwa Savage, Kayswitch, Dammy Krane, Reminisce, Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Base One. It was supported by the singles "Ilefo Illuminati", "First of All", "Stupid Love" and "Voice of the Street".[12]

Improbable record deal with DB records

In May 2013, it was reported that Olamide signed a record deal with DB Records. Olamide took to Twitter to debunk the reports.[13] In an interview with Toolz on NdaniTV's The Juice, he said that it is too late for anyone to sign him.[14] .

Discography

Studio albums

Collaborative albums

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
2018 The Headies Best Street-Hop Artiste Wo Nominated
Best Rap Album The Glory Nominated
Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated
Song of the Year Wo Nominated
Headies' Viewer's Choice Nominated [15]
2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEAs) Album of the Year Eyan Mayweather Won [16]
Rap Act of the Year Himself Won
2015 City People Entertainment Awards Rap Artist of the Year Himself Won
The Headies 2015 Best Street-Hop Artiste Won
Artiste of The Year Won
Best Pop Single "Bobo" Nominated
TooXclusive Awards 2015 Certified Banger of The Year Shakiti Bobo Won
Video Wonder of The Year Melo Melo Won
Artiste of The Year Himself Won
Male Artiste of The Year Himself Won
Best Street Hop Track Shakiti Bobo Nominated
'Reggae Blues'

(HarrySong featuring Olamide, KCee, Iyanya & Orezi)

Nominated
'Ladi'

(Olamide & Phyno featuring Lil Kesh)

Nominated
Best Hip-Hop Track 'Local Rappers'

(Reminisce featuring Olamide & Phyno)

Won
Mixtape of The Year '2 Kings'

(Olamide & Phyno)

Won
Album of The Year Street OT Won
2014 The Headies 2014 Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated
Best Rap Album Baddest Guy Ever Liveth Won
Album of the Year Won
Best Rap Single "Dope Money"
(featuring Phyno)
Nominated
2014 Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted West "Turn Up" Won [17]
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Rap Act of the Year Himself Nominated [18]
MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 Best Hip Hop Nominated [19]
City People Entertainment Awards Musician of the Year (Male) Nominated [20]
Rap Artiste of the Year Nominated
Most Popular Song of the Year "Eleda Mi" Nominated
Rap Album of the Year Baddest Guy Ever Liveth Nominated
World Music Awards World's Best Male Artist Himself Nominated [21]
World's Best Live Act Nominated
World's Best Entertainer of the Year Nominated
2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards Video of the Year "Durosoke" Nominated [22]
Best Afro Hip Hop Video Won
The Headies 2013 Song of the Year Nominated [23]
Best Street Hip-Hop Artiste Won
Best Rap Single Nominated
"Ghost Mode"
(Phyno featuring Olamide)
Nominated
Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated
Lyricist on the Roll "Voice of the Streets" Nominated
Best Rap Album YBNL Won
Album of the Year Won
2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Album of the Year Won [24]
Best Rap Act of the Year Himself Nominated [25]
Music Video of the Year "Voice of the Street" Nominated
Best Indigenous Artiste Himself Won [24]
Best Collabo "Ghost Mode"
(Phyno featuring Olamide)
Won
2012 The Headies 2012 Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year Himself Nominated [26]
Best Rap Single "Young Erikina" Nominated
Best Rap Album Rapsodi Nominated
2011 The Headies 2011 Next Rated Himself Nominated

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "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. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  3. ^ Kayode, Badmus (28 December 2015). "Olamide sells out 4000 capacity as Eko Hotel as OLIC enters year two". NET news Ltd. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  4. ^ Adebimpe, Talabi (28 December 2016). "Photos: Olamide Shuts Down Eko Hotel 'AGAIN' With OLIC". Frolic Media Ng. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  5. ^ Emmanuel, Okogba (28 December 2018). "Wizkid performs at Olamide's concert, Nigerians react". Vanguard News. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  6. ^ Pulse, Ng (12 December 2017). "How rapper shut down Lagos with Teslim Balogun stadium concert, in grand style". Pulse ng. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  7. ^ Chidi, Chima (10 October 2016). "Olamide's London concert ends abruptly over safety concerns". Pulse ng. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  8. ^ "OLAMIDE TEAMS UP WITH PHYNO TO SHUTDOWN UK WITH 'THE CULTURE TOUR'". sshypegang. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  9. ^ "Olamide Biography: Things You Didn't Know about Him". nigerianfinder. Retrieved 10 May 2019. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  10. ^ Falae, Vivian (9 June 2017). "Biography of ★ Baddo ★: early life, career and MORE". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  11. ^ The NET on (3 July 2012). "Olamide leaves ID Cabassa's Coded Tunes – DailyPost Nigeria". Dailypost.com.ng. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  12. ^ Akinloye, Dimeji (12 February 2013). "OLAMIDE – YBNL [Album Review". Hip Hop World Magazine. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  13. ^ Mgbolu, Charles (13 May 2013). "Nigeria: I'm Not Signed to D'Banj's Record Label, Olamide Reveals". allAfrica.com. Vanguard. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  14. ^ "D'banj Never Talk Well Well: Olamide Denies Being Signed To DB Records". 360Nobs.com. 13 May 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  15. ^ Ohunyon, Ehis. "Wizkid, Davido, Simi and Mayorkun are among the big winners at the 12th edition of the Headies Music Awards". Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  16. ^ "NEA 2016: Adekunle Gold, Olamide, Kiss Daniel, others win big". PulseNg. 6 September 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
  17. ^ Marshall, Rhodé (5 September 2014). "Channel O Africa announces Music Video Awards nominees". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  18. ^ Abimboye, Micheal (31 May 2014). "Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Entertainment Awards nomination". Premium Times. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  19. ^ "Mafikizolo, Uhuru, Davido lead nominations for MTV Africa Music Awards". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  20. ^ Jasanya, Olamide (24 June 2014). "Who won what at City People Entertainment Awards 2014". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 28 June 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  21. ^ "D'banj, Tuface, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Davido, Kcee Nominated at World Music Awards". Channelstv.com. 20 February 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  22. ^ "Flavour is biggest winner at Nigerian Music Video Awards 2013". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 16 November 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  23. ^ "Olamide Heads The Headies". Thisday. 29 December 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  24. ^ a b Alonge, Osagie (3 September 2013). "Olamide emerges biggest winner at NEA 2013 [Full Winners List]". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  25. ^ Abimboye, Micheal (31 May 2013). "Nigerian Entertainment Award announces 2013 nominees". Premium Times. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  26. ^ Elebe, Dami (29 August 2012). "Headies Awards 2012". Connectnigeria.com. Retrieved 19 March 2014.

External links

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