Olamide biography: age, albums, net worth, house, latest songs
Olamide is a Nigerian hip-hop musician who has attracted a huge following on his social media platforms across Africa. He is known for recording mostly in his native language, Yoruba.
Like any other popular musician, Olamide has released several songs that are enjoyed by his fans. He has worked hard to achieve everything that he has.
Profile summary
- Name: Olamide Adedeji
- Date of birth: 15th March 1989
- Place of birth: Bariga, Lagos, Nigeria
- Age: 32 years old (as of 2021)
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Ethnicity: Black
- Profession: Rapper
- Net worth: $10.5 million
- Instagram: @olamide
Olamide biography
Olamide Adedeji was born on 15th March, 1989 in Bariga, Lagos State. He is the second born child of Pa Adedeji and his second wife, Ronke Osisanya Adedeji. The musician has two siblings, Temmy Gold and Eniola Olamilekan.
How old is Olamide? As of 2021, Olamide age is 32 years.
Education
He attended his primary and secondary education in Lagos. He, later on, pursued a degree in Mass Communication at the Tai Solarin University of Education.
Career
Olamide's career debut in the music industry was in 2010 when he released his first single, Eni Duro. The song was highly praised by critics and made him instantly famous. The same year, he got to perform at the Hip-Hop World Awards ceremony.
In 2011, he released his first studio album, Rapsodi. The songs from this album were widely played on the best radio stations in Nigeria.
Multiple famous musicians, including D’Banj, Wizkid, ID Cabasa, Reminisce, and 9ice, expressed their wish to collaborate with the young and promising Adedeji.
Adedeji's music does well to bring out a profound cultural aspect of Nigerian culture to anyone that listens to it.
The music focuses on his background and upbringing, making it easy for many people to reflect on the music. Many Nigerians from different backgrounds enjoy his music.
Olamide latest songs
The year 2020 was a good year for the musician, for he managed to release a few hits. Olamide new song, Infinity featuring Omah Lay, was one of his trending hits that was released in November 2020. The video currently has over 19 million views.
Below are some of the latest Olamide songs.
- Infinity
- Triumphant
- Loading
- Eru
- Green Light
- Shilalo
- Plenty
- Unconditionally
- Another Level
- Oja Majemi
- Take
- Rich & Famous
- Vision 2020
Olamide albums
Have a look at some of the best of Olamide albums.
- 2012: YBNL
- 2013: Baddest Guy Ever Liveth
- 2014: Street OT
- 2015: 2 Kings
- 2015: Eyan Mayweather
- 2016: The Glory
- 2013: Improbable record deal with DB records
- 2020: Joint Venture Deal With EMPIRE
- 2020: 999 EP
Olamide awards
Have a look at some of the awards he has won throughout his career as a musician.
- City People Entertainment Awards
- TooXclusive Awards
- The Headies
- Channel O Music Video Awards
- Nigeria Music Video Awards
- Nigeria Entertainment Awards
Personal life
The popular musician is a family man who has a wife and three children. His firstborn daughter, Asaiah Monifé Maria, was born to him and Maria Okanrende, a popular on-air personality. Even though the two have a daughter together, their relationship did not last long.
The musician is currently married to Aisha Suleiman. The couple has been together since 2014 and is blessed with two children, namely, Batifeori Maximilliano Adedeji, born on 30th January 2016, and Tunrepin Myles Adebeji, born on 1st July 2019.
Olamide house
The rapper has two houses. His house in Lekki is worth N70 million, and his other home in Bariga is worth N25 million.
Cars
The musician also owns some expensive and classy cars that include:
- A Mercedes-Benz G Class
- Range Rover Sport
- Range Rover V8
- Toyota Camry
- Roll Royce Phantom
Height
Adedeji's height is 5 feet and 7 inches and weighs approximately 88 kgs.
Net worth
Olamide is one of the richest musicians in Nigeria. He was the first Nigerian celebrity to sign an endorsement deal with Ciroc.
Olamide net worth is estimated to be $10.5 million.
Olamide has rightfully become one of the most recognizable celebrities in Nigeria. Hopefully, he will continue making his fans happy with his memorable hits.
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