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**Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael** (born 19 December 1994), known professionally as **Zlatan Ibile**, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, musician and dancer. From Ijurin Ekiti, Ijero local government area,Ekiti state He is the CEO and founder of Zanku record [1] .In 2014, he won the Airtel-sponsored One Mic talent show held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Towards the end of 2018, Zlatan 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. The artiste, who claimed, in 2020 that it was his dream to become a footballer, not a musician.

## Early Life / Career

Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael was born and raised in Ilorin, Kwara State but has family roots in Ekiti State. In 2011, he graduated with a national diploma in business administration from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. Zlatan decided to pursue a career in music after graduating secondary school. When he was 19 years old, he won the Airtel-sponsored "One Mic Campus Tour" music competition, which was held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He gained recognition in the Nigerian music industry after releasing the Olamide-assisted track "My Body" in 2017. In 2018, Lawrence Irabor,one of the co-owner of Alleluyah Boiz Entertainment sign Zlatan to their record label A.B.E. record when he heard the song Zlatan sang with Olamide.[2]

Zlatan 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, Zlatan 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, Zlatan announced he signed an endorsement deal with Coca-Cola.

## Zanku Records

On January 1, 2020, Zlatan took to his Instagram page to announce the launch of his record label 'Zanku Records' without 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.==RELATIONSHIP : Zlatan Ibile is in a relationship with Davita Lamai and they have a son called Shiloh Toluwalase.Zlatan is also in a relationship with Seyi [3]

### Arrest and release

In May 2019, the EFCC arrested Zlatan 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, Zlatan released "Soro Soke" to express his concern over the massacre of innocent youths at the Lekki toll gate

## Discography

### Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

## References

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1. ↑ Zlatan Ibile - Biography.
2. ↑ 19-year-old student wins Airtel One Mic Talent show (2014-06-02).
3. ↑ Zanku: the new viral dance that has taken over the Nigerian music scene (2018-12-12).
4. ↑ Zlatan's debut album, 'ZANKU' suffers from lack of vision and terrible A&R [Album Review]. Pulse Nigeria (November 4, 2019).
5. ↑ MTV Base Behind The Story: I wanted to be a footballer, not musician (en-US) (2020-02-17).
6. ↑ I regret helping Segun Wire – Zlatan Ibile.
7. ↑ Oladimeji (2018-11-29). Facts You Don't Know About "Zanku Dance" Popularized By Zlatan Ibile | 36NG.
8. ↑ I am not signed to Davido's record label – Zlatan Ibile (en).
9. ↑ 19-year-old student wins Airtel One Mic Talent show (2014-06-02).
10. ↑ I regret helping Segun Wire – Zlatan Ibile.
11. ↑ I am not signed to Davido's record label – Zlatan Ibile (en).
12. ↑ Zlatan Ibile is the Street's Latest Pop Culture (2019-01-25).
13. ↑ Owolawi, Taiwo (2019-01-09). Rising star Zlatan releases much-anticipated video Zanku (Legwork) (en).
14. ↑ Zlatan Ibile – "Osanle" ft. Davido » tooXclusive | MP3 (2018-11-12).
15. ↑ Flenjo: the new song he was featured by Ceeza Milli (2019-06-21).
16. ↑ Oladimeji (2019-09-26). Zlatan Ibile Becomes Coca Cola’s Brand Ambassador « 36ng.
17. ↑ Remigius, Chibuike (2020-01-02). ‘Zanku Records’ — Zlatan Ibile launches own music label (en).
18. ↑ Alake, Motolani (2020-02-12). Zlatan launches his record label, ZANKU Records and promotes his new act, Oberz (en).
19. ↑ Naira Marley's management says he borrowed laptop he was arrested with (2019-05-16).
20. ↑ Why we arrested Naira Marley, Zlatan Ibile, Rahman Jago, others - EFCC gives details [PHOTOS] - Daily Post Nigeria.
21. ↑ Zlatan, three others freed, Naira Marley still in EFCC custody - Premium Times Nigeria (2019-05-15).
22. ↑ Zlatan - "Soro Soke" « tooXclusive (en-US) (2020-10-22).
23. ↑ Zlatan X Spaceboi – "Odun Yi" (February 6, 2016).
24. ↑ Zlatan Ibile – "Omoge" ft. Oritsefemi (March 2, 2017).
25. ↑ Zlatan – My Body ft. Olamide (October 13, 2017).
26. ↑ Zlatan – "Jogor" f. Lil Kesh x Naira Marley (May 11, 2018).
27. ↑ Zlatan – "Zanku" (October 19, 2018).
28. ↑ MUSIC: Zlatan Ibile – Oja (February 4, 2018).
29. ↑ Posted by Adeyanju Adewumi on November 7, 2018 at 7:24am in Entertainment. DOWNLOAD MUSIC: Zlatan Ft. Davido – Osanle mp3 (en).
30. ↑ Days After Release From EFCC Custody, Zlatan Ibile Drops Single '4 Days In Okotie Eboh'.
31. ↑ Zlatan x Damibliz x Juls x Worlasi – "Kokosa" » tooXclusive | MP3 (en-US) (2019-02-14).
32. ↑ Zlatan - Ale Yi" » Legitbaze | MP3 (en-US) (2019-02-14).
33. ↑ Zlatan and Burna Boy Drop Another Banger With New Single 'Gbeku' (October 28, 2019).
34. ↑ Zlatan Drops New Song and Video 'Yeye Boyfriend' (October 23, 2019).
35. ↑ [Music Zlatan - Quilox | Mp3 Download « NotJustOk] (en-US) (2020-01-06).
36. ↑ Zlatan - Unripe Pawpaw | Video & Mp3 Download « NotJustOk (en-US) (2020-03-14).
37. ↑ DOWNLOAD Zlatan – The Matter (en-US).
38. ↑ [Music Zlatan - Soro Soke (EndSARS) » Naijaloaded] (en-US) (2020-10-21).
39. ↑ Zlatan – Resan » Legitbaze (en-US) (2020-10-21).
40. ↑ BellaNaija.com (2021-08-17). New Video: Zlatan feat. Buju – Alubarika (en-US).
41. ↑ Zlatan x Dammy Krane x Olamide – "Jo" (February 28, 2019).
42. ↑ HDT – "Kowope" f. Zlatan & GCN (July 15, 2019).
43. ↑ Davolee x Zlatan – "Lock Up" (October 2, 2019).
44. ↑ CDQ x Zlatan – "Onye Eze 2.0" (June 27, 2019).
45. ↑ DJ Cuppy & Zlatan Serves Us Party Flavoured "Gelato" (16 August 2019).
46. ↑ Dremo ft. Zlatan - Chairman (Remix) | Mp3 Download « NotJustOk (en-US) (2020-01-23).
47. ↑ Slimcase - Pongilah Ft. Zlatan » Naijaloaded | Mp3 Download (en-US) (2020-01-30).
48. ↑ Obesere ft. Zlatan – Egungun (Remix) (March 19, 2020).
49. ↑ Rahman Jago Of Lala Ft. Zlatan » Naijaloaded | Mp3 Download (en-US) (2020-04-14).
50. ↑ Rexxie ft. Zlatan - O Por (en-US) (2020-04-25).
51. ↑ Reporter (2018-10-17). #CPMA2018: City People Music Awards Nominees' List Out.
52. ↑ Headies 2019: Here are all the winners at the 13th edition of music award. Pulse Nigeria (October 20, 2019).
53. ↑ Here Are the Winners at the 2019 African Muzik Magazine Awards in Dallas (October 28, 2019).
54. ↑ Mofijesusewa, Samuel (2021-06-20). NET Honours 2021: “Damages” by Tems Named Most Played Alternative Song (en-US).