
Zlatan Ibile Biography
Nigerian Musician
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Biography
Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, born on 19 December 1994 and professionally known as Zlatan Ibile, is a renowned Nigerian rapper and singer. He hails from Ikorodu, Lagos State and has made significant contributions to the Nigerian music scene. Zlatan is not only a talented artist but also the founder and chief executive officer of Zanku records.
Zlatan Ibile | |
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Full Name | Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael |
Born | December 19, 1994 (age 28) |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Occupation | Musician |
Relationship Status | Single |
Education | Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. |
Awards | “Killin Dem” (African Muzik Magazine Awards) |
Organization | Zanku Records |
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Contact UsEarly Life
- Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael was born and raised in Ikorodu, Lagos State.
- He has family roots in Ijurin, Ekiti State.
- Zlatan decided to pursue a career in music after completing his secondary school education.
Education
- Zlatan graduated with a national diploma in business administration from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in 2011.
Career
Initial Recognition and Collaborations
- At the age of 19, Zlatan won the Airtel-sponsored “One Mic Campus Tour” music competition held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
- He gained significant recognition in the Nigerian music industry with the release of the Olamide-assisted track “My Body” in 2017.
- Zlatan’s collaboration with Chinko Ekun and Lil Kesh on the 2018 hit single “Able God” further boosted his popularity.
- He continued to make waves with tracks like “Zanku”, “Osanle” featuring Davido, and “Glory”.
- Zlatan was also featured on Burna Boy’s “Killin Dem”, Ceeza Milli’s “Flenjo”, and Naira Marley’s “Am I a Yahoo Boy”.
Zanku Records
- In January 2020, Zlatan announced the launch of his record label, ‘Zanku Records’.
- He later unveiled several artists under his label, including Papisnoop, Oberz, and Jamopyper.
Notable Events
- Zlatan was arrested in May 2019 by the EFCC in connection with alleged internet fraud but was later released on administrative bail.
- During the EndSARS protest in October 2020, he released “Soro Soke” to express his concern over the Lekki toll gate massacre.
Awards and Nominations
- In 2018, Zlatan was nominated for the “Rookie of the Year” at the City People Music Awards.
- At the 2019 Headies, he was nominated for “Next Rated”, “Best Street Hop Artiste”, and “Song of the Year”.
- He won “Best Collaboration” with Burna Boy for “Killin Dem” at the 2019 African Muzik Magazine Awards.
- Zlatan also secured multiple nominations at the 2021 Net Honours.
Personal Life
- Zlatan once mentioned that his dream was to become a footballer like Zlatan Ibrahimović, rather than a musician.
- Apart from his music career, he has shown entrepreneurial skills by establishing his own record label.
Source: Wikipedia