# Zlatan (musician)

Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael (born 19 December 1994), known professionally as Zlatan Ibile, is a Nigerian rapper and singer. He is the chief executive officer and founder of Zanku records. In 2014, he won the Airtel-sponsored One Mic talent show held in 2014, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Towards the end of 2018, Raphael released a single titled "Zanku", with a new dance routine of the same name. On 3 November 2019, he released his debut studio album Zanku, an acronym for Zlatan Abeg No Kill Us. He named himself for Zlatan Ibrahimović, as he wanted to be a footballer.

## Early life and career

Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael was born and raised in Ikorodu, Lagos State but has family roots in Ijurin, Ekiti State. In 2011, he graduated with a national diploma in business administration from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. Raphael decided to pursue a career in music after graduating secondary school. When he was 19 years old, he won the Airtel-sponsored 2014 edition of "One Mic Campus Tour" music competition, which was held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He gained recognition in the Nigerian music industry after releasing "My Body"—featuring Olamide—in 2017. In 2018, Lawrence Irabor, one of the co-owner of Alleluyah Boiz Entertainment sign Raphael to their record label A.B.E. record when he heard the song Raphael sang with Olamide.
Raphael gained further exposure following his collaboration with Chinko Ekun and Lil Kesh on the 2018 hit single "Able God". Shortly afterwards, he dropped "Zanku", a song that was accompanied by a dance routine of the same name. Towards the end of 2018, Raphael released the Davido-assisted track "Osanle". In early 2019, he released "Glory" before being featured on Burna Boy's "Killin Dem", a track from the latter's fourth studio album African Giant. Shortly afterwards, he was featured on Ceeza Milli's "Flenjo" and Naira Marley's "Am I a Yahoo Boy". On 26 July 2019, Raphael announced he signed an endorsement deal with Coca-Cola.

## Zanku Records

On January 1, 2020, Raphael took to his Instagram page to announce the launch of his record label 'Zanku Records' with no artists unveiled. Down to February 25, he celebrated his birthday while he announced the numbers and names of acts he signed. He listed three artists named: Papisnoop, Oberz and Jamopyper, he also announced the official signing of a Videographer/Cinematographer named Visionary Pictures, his Manager 'Manager Jiggy', his Music Producer Rexxie and a PR Consultant 'Biesloaded'. He made this announcement with a picture of him and seven other people via his Instagram page.

### Arrest and release

In May 2019, the EFCC arrested Raphael, Naira Marley and a few others in connection with an alleged case of internet fraud and money laundering. A few days later, he was released on administrative bail.

#### ENDSARS protest

In October 2020, during the EndSARS protest, Raphael released "Soro Soke" to express his concern over the alleged massacre of innocent youths at the 2020 Lekki shooting.

## Discography
### Studio albums and EPs

* Zanku (2019)
* Resan (2021)
* Omo Ologo (2023)

### Singles
#### As lead artist

| Year | Title | Album |
| 2016 | "Odun Yi" (featuring Spaceboi) | Non-album single |
| 2017 | "Omoge" | Non-album single |
| 2017 | "My Body" (featuring Olamide) | Non-album single |
| 2018 | "Jogor" (featuring Lil Kesh and Naira Marley) | Non-album single |
| 2018 | "Zanku (Legwork)" | Non-album single |
| 2018 | "Oja" | Non-album single |
| 2018 | "Osanle" (featuring Davido) | Non-album single |
| 2019 | "This Year" | Non-album single |
| 2019 | "4 Days in Ekohtiebo" | Non-album single |
| 2019 | "Killin Dem" (with Burna Boy) | African Giant |
| 2019 | "Shotan" (featuring Tiwa Savage) | Zanku |
| 2019 | "kokosa" (featuring Juls, Damibliz, Jorlasi) | |
| 2019 | "Bolanle" (with IVD) | Non-album single |
| 2019 | "Gbeku" (featuring Burna Boy) | Zanku |
| 2019 | "Yeye Boyfriend" | Zanku |
| 2020 | "Quilox" | Non-album single |
| 2020 | "Unripe Pawpaw" (featuring Papisnoop, Jamo Pyper and Oberz) | Non-album single |
| 2020 | "The Matter" | Non-album single |
| 2020 | "Soro Soke" | Non-album single |
| 2020 | "Lagos Anthem" | Non-album single |
| 2021 | "Alubarika" (featuring Buju ) | Resan |
| 2021 | "Ale Yi" | Resan |
| 2023 | "Omo Ologo" | Non-album single |
| 2024 | "10 Bottles" (featuring Asake) | Non-album single |

#### As featured artist

| Year | Title | Album |
| 2019 | "Jo" (Dammy Krane featuring Zlatan and Olamide) | Non-album single |
| 2019 | "Am I a Yahoo Boy" (Naira Marley featuring Zlatan) | Non-album single |
| 2019 | "Kowope" (HDT featuring Zlatan and GCN) | Non-album single |
| 2019 | "Flenjo" (Ceeza Milli featuring Zlatan) | Non-album single |
| 2019 | Lock Up (Davolee ft. Zlatan) | Non-album single |
| 2019 | "Chacha" (Remix) (Harrysong featuring Zlatan) | Non-album single |
| 2019 | "Onye Eze 2.0" (CDQ featuring Zlatan) | Non-album single |
| 2019 | "Gelato" (DJ Cuppy featuring Zlatan) | Non-album single |
| 2020 | "Chairman" (Remix) (Dremo featuring Zlatan) | Non-album single |
| 2020 | "Pongilah" (Slimcase featuring Zlatan) | Non-album single |
| 2020 | "Egungun" (Remix) (Obesere featuring Zlatan) | Non-album single |
| 2020 | "Of Lala" (Rahman Jago featuring Zlatan and Jamo Pyper) | Non-album single |
| 2020 | "O Por" (Rexxie featuring Zlatan) | Afro Street Vol. 1 |
| 2022 | Robby Law – No Money No Konji ft. Zlatan x DennyB | |

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2023 | Gangs of Lagos | Kash | Supporting role | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
| 2018 | City People Music Awards | Rookie of the Year | Himself | Nominated |
| 2019 | The Headies | Next Rated | Himself | Nominated |
| 2019 | The Headies | Best Street Hop Artiste | Zlatan for "Zanku (Legwork)" | Nominated |
| 2019 | The Headies | Best Collaboration | Burna Boy and Zlatan for "Killin Dem" | Won |
| 2019 | The Headies | Song of the Year | "Legwork" | Nominated |
| 2019 | African Muzik Magazine Awards | Best New Act | Himself | Won |
| 2019 | African Muzik Magazine Awards | Best Collaboration | Burna Boy and Zlatan for "Killin Dem" | Won |
| 2019 | African Muzik Magazine Awards | Song of the Year | "Killin Dem" | Won |
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Searched Actress | Most played street hop song - "Lagos Anthem" | Nominated |
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most played street hop song | "Cash App" featuring Zlatan and Lincoln | Nominated |
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most played Hip Hop song | "Lagos Anthem" | Nominated |