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This article is about the Nigerian musician. For other people with the name, see Olamide (name).
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## Olamide

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Olamide performing at the first edition of his OLIC concert

**Olamide Gbenga Adedeji** (born 15 March 1989), known professionally as **Olamide** (and also **Olamide Baddo**, **BaddoSneh** or simply **Baddo**) is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist. He records in Yoruba and English. 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.

## Early life and musical beginnings

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji was born in Bariga, Lagos State, on the 15th of March, 1989. He is the second of the three children of Pa Adedeji and his second wife, Ronke Osisanya Adedeji.[1] Olamide has two siblings, TemmyGold and Eniola Olamilekan (who is also known as DJ Enimoney).[2]

Olamide started his career when he released the debut single, "Eni Duro," in 2010. In the same year, he performed at The Hip Hop World Awards. He studied mass communication at Tai Solarin University but dropped out due to financial problems.[3]

Adedeji is married to Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman.They have two boys together, Maximilian Boluwatife and Tunrepin Myles. [4] Olamide allegedly had a love child with Maria Okanrende,who was then working with Beat F.M.The name of the child is Asaiah Monife Maria.[5]

## Music career

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

### 2011: *Rapsodi*

Olamide's debut album *Rapsodi* was released in 2011. Its lead single "Omo To Shan" 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.

### 2012: *YBNL*

Adedeji'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 "I lefo Illuminati", "First of All", "Stupid Love" and "Voice of the Street".

### 2013: *Baddest Guy Ever Liveth*

*Baddest Guy Ever Liveth* is Olamide's third studio album. It was released on 7 November 2013 by YBNL Nation. Olamide recorded the album between 2012 and 2013 and enlisted Pheelz, Buckwyla, Ketchup, Ice Prince, Pepenazi, Endia, Viktoh, B.Banks, Phyno, Pele Pele and Bez to appear as guest artists on it. The album was produced entirely by Pheelz, except for the thirteenth track "Sitting on the Throne".

*Baddest Guy Ever Liveth* was supported by four singles: "Durosoke", "Turn Up", "Yemi My Lover" and "Eleda Mi O". *Premium Times* newspaper included the album on its list of the 5 yet to be released Nigerian albums of 2013. It was ranked 12th on Afrikka Radio's list of the top 12 best Nigerian albums of 2013. *Baddest Guy Ever Liveth* won Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and was nominated for Rap Album of the Year at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards. It won Best Rap Album and Album of the Year at The Headies 2014.

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

### 2014: *Street OT*

On 14 November 2014, Olamide released his fourth album *Street OT* through YBNL Nation. The album is a follow up to his 2013 *Baddest Guy Ever Liveth* album. Preceded by the singles titled "Story For The Gods" and "Goons Mi", *Street OT* features guest appearances from Pasuma, Lil Kesh, Chinko Ekun, Phyno, Don Jazzy, and Reminisce. Its production was handled by Pheelz, B-Banks and Young Jonn. The ideology of the title of the album is to glorify and show his love for the "streets", a word with which Olamide is synanimous with.

### 2015: *2 Kings* and *Eyan Mayweather*

Olamide collaborated with Phyno in 2015 to release *2 Kings*. It was released through Cloud 9 and the iTunes Store with little announcement on 1 April 2015, by Penthauze Music and YBNL Nation. The album features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as Wizkid, Lil Kesh, Storm Rex, Pheelz, Major Bangz, B.Banks and Young John. Prior to recording the album, Olamide and Phyno frequently collaborated with each other on several songs, including "Ghost Mode" and "Dope Money". The album produced the singles "Une" and "Confam Ni", both of which were released in the months leading to the album's release.

Olamide's fifth studio album *Eyan Mayweather* was released on 23 November 2015. Released through YBNL Nation with studio production from Pheelz, Young Jonn, B Banks and I.D. Cabasa, *Eyan Mayweather* is the follow up to *2 Kings*, a collaborative album by Olamide and Phyno. The album boasted of having 21 tracks with no single feature.

### 2016: *The Glory*

*The Glory*, Olamide's sixth studio album, was released on 23 December 2016. Released through YBNL Nation with studio production from Pheelz. The Album contains 16 back to back track with features from artistes like Phyno, Wande Coal, Burna Boy, Akuchi and Davolee. The Glory is the follow up to Eyan Mayweather.

### 2020: *999* EP, joint venture deal with Empire and *Carpe Diem*

On 10 February 2020, Olamide released a surprise project, the EP *999* It contains nine songs and its production was handled mainly by Pheelz. It features guest appearances from Phyno, Maximilliano (Olamide's son) and others.

Tooxclusive rated the project 6/10 while Molotani Alake of Pulse TV gave a 5.5/10 review.

Olamide revealed to the public on 18 February 2020 that his record label, YBNL Nation has signed a Joint Venture deal with international distribution company [6], Empire. He further stated that Fireboy DML, and any new artist signed to YBNL Nation will join him to benefit from the deal.

Olamide's eleventh album *Carpe Diem* was released on 8 October 2020. *Carpe Diem* contains 12 tracks and features Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, Peruzzi, Bad Boy Timz, Bella Shmurda and Phyno, with production credits to Young John, Pheelz, P.Prime, Idcabass and VStix.

### 2021: *UY Scuti*

Olamide announced on 16 March 2021 that he was done working on another album. On 18 April, he announced the album *UY Scuti*, which was released on 18 June.

### Studio albums

* *Rapsodi* (2011)
* *YBNL* (2012)
* *Baddest Guy Ever Liveth* (2013)
* *Street OT* (2014)
* *Eyan Mayweather* (2015)
* *The Glory* (2016)
* *Lagos Nawa* (2017)
* *Carpe Diem* (2020)
* *UY Scuti* (2021)

### Collaborative albums and EPs

* *2 Kings* (with Phyno) (2015)
* *YBNL Mafia Family* (2018)
* *999* (2020)
* Carpe Diem (2020)

## See also

* List of Nigerian musicians
* List of Nigerian rappers

## External links

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2. ↑ Abimboye, Micheal (13 July 2013). Checkout Top Three Artiste That Run And Rule The Nigerian Music Industries. Premium Times.
3. ↑ The NET on (3 July 2012). Olamide leaves ID Cabassa's Coded Tunes – DailyPost Nigeria. Dailypost.com.ng.
4. ↑ Olamide Adedeji – Early Life, Music Career & many more. Dakingsman.com.
5. ↑ Akinloye, Dimeji (12 February 2013). OLAMIDE – YBNL [Album Review]. *Hip Hop World Magazine*.
6. ↑ Baddest Guy Ever Liveth by Olamide. iTunes (7 November 2013).
7. ↑ Rapper Olamide Releases 3rd Studio Album ‘Baddest Guy Ever Liveth’. Pulse Nigeria (7 November 2013).
8. ↑ Olamide: "Baddest Guy Ever Liveth" Album Art and Tracklist. miabaga (1 November 2013).
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13. ↑ Ochugba, Mary (10 October 2014). The Headies unveils 2014 nominees. Business Day.
14. ↑ Nigeria: I'm Not Signed to D'Banj's Record Label, Olamide Reveals. Vanguard (13 May 2013).
15. ↑ D'banj Never Talk Well Well: Olamide Denies Being Signed To DB Records. 360Nobs.com (13 May 2013).
16. ↑ Ofugara, Ovie (15 October 2014). Olamide Reveals "Street OT" Album Art + Release Date. NotJustOk.
17. ↑ Showemimo, Dayo (6 October 2014). Olamide set to drop 4th album in November. *Nigerian Entertainment Today*.
18. ↑ Music Review:Olamide – Street OT. *BellaNaija*. Should You Bump This (25 November 2014).
19. ↑ Showemimo, Dayo (5 December 2014). Album Review: Olamide retains seat on the throne with ‘Street OT’. *Nigerian Entertainment Today*.
20. ↑ Rappers release tracklist, release date, artwork for '2 Kings'. Pulse (1 April 2015).
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25. ↑ [Album Review Olamide's "999 EP" Is Just A Point Above Average & Can't Stand The Test Of Time...] (en-US) (2020-03-17).
26. ↑ Olamide's '999 EP' is ambitious yet lacks balance and great execution [Album Review] (en-US) (2020-02-11).
27. ↑ Abusi (2020-10-01). Olamide Shares Tracklist & Release Date For *Carpe Diem* Album (en-US).
28. ↑ Saheed, Abdulrasaq (2021-06-07). Olamide releases official track list of forthcoming "UY Scuti" album (en-US).
29. ↑ 'I just completed my album yesterday,' says Olamide (en-US) (2021-03-17).
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32. ↑ Net Honours - The Class of 2021 (en-US).
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34. ↑ NEA 2016: Adekunle Gold, Olamide, Kiss Daniel, others win big. PulseNg (6 September 2016).
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36. ↑ Abimboye, Micheal (31 May 2014). Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Entertainment Awards nomination. Premium Times.
37. ↑ Mafikizolo, Uhuru, Davido lead nominations for MTV Africa Music Awards. Sowetan LIVE.
38. ↑ Who won what at City People Entertainment Awards 2014. Nigerian Entertainment Today (24 June 2014).
39. ↑ D’banj, Tuface, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Davido, Kcee Nominated at World Music Awards. Channelstv.com (20 February 2014).
40. ↑ Flavour is biggest winner at Nigerian Music Video Awards 2013. Nigerian Entertainment Today (16 November 2013).
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42. ↑ 42.0 42.1 Olamide emerges biggest winner at NEA 2013 [Full Winners List]. Nigeria Entertainment Today (3 September 2013).
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44. ↑ Elebe, Dami (29 August 2012). Headies Awards 2012. Connectnigeria.com.