Zlatan (musician) explained

Zlatan
Birth Name:Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael
Alias:Zlatan Ibile, Kapaichumarimarichupako, World President,Zlanti
Birth Date:19 December 1994
Years Active:2014-Present
Label:Zanku Records
Birth Place:Lagos, Nigeria

Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael (born 19 December 1994), known professionally as Zlatan Ibile, is a Nigerian rapper and singer.[1] [2] He is the chief executive officer and founder of Zanku records.[3] In 2014, he won the Airtel-sponsored One Mic talent show held in 2014, Abeokuta, Ogun State.[4]

Towards the end of 2018, Zlatan released a single titled "Zanku", with a new dance routine of the same name.[5] On 3 November 2019, he released his debut studio album Zanku, an acronym for Zlatan Abeg No Kill Us.[6] The artist said in 2020 that his dream was to become a footballer like Zlatan Ibrahimović, not a musician.[7]

Early life and career

Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael was born and raised in Ikorodu, Lagos State but has family roots in Ijurin, Ekiti State.[8] [9] In 2011, he graduated with a national diploma in business administration from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic.[10] [11] Zlatan decided to pursue a career in music after graduating secondary school.[12] 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.[13] He gained recognition in the Nigerian music industry after releasing the Olamide-assisted track "My Body " in 2017.[14] [12] 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.‘I Don't Regret Signing Zlatan To A.B.E Records’

Zlatan gained further exposure following his collaboration with Chinko Ekun and Lil Kesh on the 2018 hit single "Able God".[15] Shortly afterwards, he dropped "Zanku", a song that was accompanied by a dance routine of the same name.[16] Towards the end of 2018, Zlatan released the Davido-assisted track "Osanle".[17] 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".[18] On 26 July 2019, Zlatan announced he signed an endorsement deal with Coca-Cola.[19]

Zanku Records

On January 1, 2020, Zlatan took to his Instagram page to announce the launch of his record label 'Zanku Records' with no artists unveiled.[20] 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.[21]

Arrest and release

In May 2019, the EFCC arrested Zlatan, Naira Marley and a few others in connection with an alleged case of internet fraud and money laundering.[22] [23] A few days later, he was released on administrative bail.[24]

ENDSARS protest

In October 2020, during the EndSARS protest, Zlatan released "Soro Soke" to express his concern over the alleged massacre of innocent youths at the Lekki toll gate[25]

Discography

Studio albums and EPs

Singles

As lead artist
YearTitleAlbumRef
2016"Odun Yi" ">(featuring Spaceboi) [28]
2017"Omoge"[29]
"My Body" ">(featuring Olamide) [30]
2018"Jogor" ">(featuring Lil Kesh and Naira Marley) [31]
"Zanku (Legwork)"[32]
"Oja"[33]
"Osanle" ">(featuring Davido)[34]
2019"This Year"
"4 Days in Ekohtiebo"[35]
"Killin Dem" ">(with Burna Boy)African Giant
"Shotan" ">(featuring Tiwa Savage)Zanku
"kokosa" (featuring Juls, Damibliz, Jorlasi)[36] [37]
"Bolanle" ">(with IVD)
"Gbeku" ">(featuring Burna Boy)Zanku[38]
"Yeye Boyfriend"[39]
2020"Quilox"[40]
"Unripe Pawpaw" (featuring Papisnoop, Jamo Pyper and Oberz)[41]
2020"The Matter"Non-album single[42]
2020"Soro Soke"Non-album single[43] [44]
2020"Lagos Anthem"Non-album single
2021"Alubarika" (featuring Buju)Resan[45]
2021"Ale Yi"Resan
2023"Omo Ologo"Non-album single
2024"10 Bottles" ">(featuring Asake)Non-album single[46]
As featured artist
YearTitleAlbumRef
2019"Jo" ">(Dammy Krane featuring Zlatan and Olamide)[47]
"Am I a Yahoo Boy" ">(Naira Marley featuring Zlatan)
"Kowope" ">(HDT featuring Zlatan and GCN)[48]
"Flenjo" ">(Ceeza Milli featuring Zlatan)
Lock Up ">(Davolee ft. Zlatan) [49]
"Chacha" (Remix) ">(Harrysong featuring Zlatan)
"Onye Eze 2.0" ">(CDQ featuring Zlatan) [50]
"Gelato" ">(DJ Cuppy featuring Zlatan)[51]
2020"Chairman" (Remix) ">(Dremo featuring Zlatan) [52]
"Pongilah" (Slimcase featuring Zlatan)[53]
"Egungun" (Remix) ">(Obesere featuring Zlatan)[54]
"Of Lala" (Rahman Jago featuring Zlatan and Jamo Pyper)[55]
"O Por" (Rexxie featuring Zlatan)Afro Street Vol. 1[56]
2022Robby Law – No Money No Konji ft. Zlatan x DennyB[57]

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipientResultRef
2018City People Music AwardsRookie of the YearHimself[58]
2019The HeadiesNext Rated[59]
Best Street Hop ArtisteZlatan for "Zanku (Legwork)"
Best CollaborationBurna Boy and Zlatan for "Killin Dem"
Song of the Year"Legwork"
African Muzik Magazine AwardsBest New ActHimself[60]
Best CollaborationBurna Boy and Zlatan for "Killin Dem"
Song of the Year"Killin Dem"
2021Net HonoursMost Searched ActressMost played street hop song - "Lagos Anthem"[61]
Most played street hop song"Cash App"
Most played Hip Hop song"Lagos Anthem"

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: 21 January 2021. Joy as ijurin Ekiti opens a community library. Tribune. 10 January 2022.
  2. Web site: Zlatan Ibile - Biography . Streetot . 7 December 2019 . 6 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211006131147/https://streetott.com.ng/artists/zlatan/ . dead . .
  3. Web site: Zlatan launches his record label, ZANKU Records and promotes his new act, Oberz. Motolani. Alake. 12 February 2020. Pulse.ng. 19 November 2021.
  4. Web site: 19-year-old student wins Airtel One Mic Talent show. 2014-06-02. The Nation Nigeria. 2019-04-09.
  5. Web site: Zanku: the new viral dance that has taken over the Nigerian music scene. 2018-12-12. Pulse.ng. 2019-04-09.
  6. Web site: Motolani Alake . Zlatan's debut album, 'ZANKU' suffers from lack of vision and terrible A&R [Album Review] ]. Pulse Nigeria . 6 December 2019 . November 4, 2019.
  7. Web site: 2020-02-17. MTV Base Behind The Story: I wanted to be a footballer and not musician. 2021-02-26. Vanguardngr.com. en-US.
  8. Web site: 2021-01-24 . Zlatan Ibile: The new ad-lib star The Nation Newspaper . 2022-08-31 . en-US.
  9. Web site: A . Olumide . 2021-09-15 . Zlatan Ibile biography: house, net worth, wife, songs . 2022-08-31 . Kemi Filani News . en-GB.
  10. Web site: I regret helping Segun Wire – Zlatan Ibile. Punch Newspapers. 2019-04-11.
  11. Web site: Facts You Don't Know About "Zanku Dance" Popularized By Zlatan Ibile 36NG. Oladimeji. 2018-11-29. 2019-04-11.
  12. Web site: I am not signed to Davido's record label – Zlatan Ibile. Ghanaweb.com. en. 2019-04-12.
  13. Web site: 19-year-old student wins Airtel One Mic Talent show. 2014-06-02. The Nation Nigeria. 2019-04-11.
  14. Web site: I regret helping Segun Wire – Zlatan Ibile. Punch Newspapers. 2019-04-12.
  15. Web site: Zlatan Ibile is the Street's Latest Pop Culture. guardian.ng. 2019-04-12. 2019-01-25.
  16. Web site: Rising star Zlatan releases much-anticipated video Zanku (Legwork). Owolawi. Taiwo. 2019-01-09. Legit.ng - Nigeria news.. en. 2019-04-12.
  17. Web site: Zlatan Ibile – "Osanle" ft. Davido » tooXclusive MP3. 2018-11-12. tooXclusive. 2019-04-12. 2019-04-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20190412110810/https://tooxclusive.com/download-mp3/zlatan-ibile-osanle-ft-davido-new-song/. dead.
  18. Web site: Flenjo: the new song he was featured by Ceeza Milli. 2019-06-21. 2019-06-24. 2019-06-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20190624225106/https://afriget.com/ceeza-milli-ft-zlatan-flenjo/. dead.
  19. Web site: Zlatan Ibile Becomes Coca Cola's Brand Ambassador « 36ng. Oladimeji. 2019-09-26. 36ng. 2019-09-26.
  20. Web site: 'Zanku Records' — Zlatan Ibile launches own music label. Remigius. Chibuike. 2020-01-02. lifestyle.thecable.ng. en. 2020-08-10.
  21. Web site: Zlatan launches his record label, ZANKU Records and promotes his new act, Oberz. Alake. Motolani. 2020-02-12. pulse.ng. en. 2020-08-10.
  22. Web site: Naira Marley's management says he borrowed laptop he was arrested with. M.guardian.ng. 2019-05-16.
  23. Web site: Why we arrested Naira Marley, Zlatan Ibile, Rahman Jago, others - EFCC gives details [PHOTOS] . Dailypost.ng.
  24. Web site: Zlatan, three others freed, Naira Marley still in EFCC custody . Premiumtimesng.com. 2019-05-15.
  25. Web site: 2020-10-22. Zlatan - "Soro Soke" « tooXclusive. 2021-01-22. Tooxclusive.com. en-US.
  26. Web site: Wow Zlatan! you did that 'Resan'. 9 November 2021. Motolani Alake. Pulse. 20 December 2021.
  27. Web site: BellaNaija.com . 2023-04-28 . Listen To Zlatan’s New EP “Omo Ologo” On BN . 2024-06-14 . BellaNaija . en-US.
  28. Web site: Jim Donnett . Zlatan X Spaceboi – "Odun Yi" . TooXclusive . 6 December 2019 . February 6, 2016.
  29. Web site: Al Yhusuff . Zlatan Ibile – "Omoge" ft. Oritsefemi . TooXclusive . 6 December 2019 . March 2, 2017.
  30. Web site: Marcus Brown . Zlatan – My Body ft. Olamide . TooXclusive . 6 December 2019 . October 13, 2017 . 6 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191206230148/https://tooxclusive.com/zlatan-body-ft-olamide/ . dead .
  31. Web site: Oluwatobi Ibironke . Zlatan – "Jogor" f. Lil Kesh x Naira Marley . TooXclusive . 6 December 2019 . May 11, 2018 . 6 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191206231108/https://tooxclusive.com/zlatan-jogor-f-lil-kesh-naira-marley/ . dead .
  32. Web site: Tomiwa . Zlatan – "Zanku" . TooXclusive . 6 December 2019 . October 19, 2018.
  33. Web site: Oghene Michael . MUSIC: Zlatan Ibile – Oja . 360nobs . 6 December 2019 . February 4, 2018.
  34. Web site: DOWNLOAD MUSIC: Zlatan Ft. Davido – Osanle mp3. Posted by Adeyanju Adewumi on November 7. 2018 at 7:24am in Entertainment. Community.vanguardngr.com. en. 2019-04-12.
  35. Web site: Days After Release From EFCC Custody, Zlatan Ibile Drops Single '4 Days In Okotie Eboh'. Saharareporters.com. 19 November 2021.
  36. Web site: 2019-02-14. Zlatan x Damibliz x Juls x Worlasi – "Kokosa" » tooXclusive MP3. 2021-04-17. tooXclusive. en-US. 2020-11-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101050339/https://tooxclusive.com/zlatan-x-damibliz-x-juls-x-worlasi-kokosa-new-song/. dead.
  37. Web site: 2019-02-14. Zlatan - Ale Yi" » Legitbaze MP3. 2021-04-17. Legitbaze. en-US.
  38. Web site: Damola Durosomo . Zlatan and Burna Boy Drop Another Banger With New Single 'Gbeku' . OkayAfrica . 6 December 2019 . October 28, 2019.
  39. Web site: Damola Durosomo . Zlatan Drops New Song and Video 'Yeye Boyfriend' . OkayAfrica . 10 May 2020 . October 23, 2019.
  40. Web site: [Music] Zlatan - Quilox Mp3 Download « NotJustOk]. 2020-01-06. Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. en-US. 2020-04-28. 2020-03-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20200307005457/https://notjustok.com/song/zlatan-quilox/. dead.
  41. Web site: Zlatan - Unripe Pawpaw Video & Mp3 Download « NotJustOk. 2020-03-14. Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. en-US. 2020-04-28. 2020-04-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20200422154533/https://notjustok.com/videos/video-zlatan-unripe-pawpaw-ft-papisnoop-jamopyper-oberz/. dead.
  42. Web site: DOWNLOAD Zlatan – The Matter. lokcitymusic.com. en-US. 2020-05-31.
  43. Web site: 2020-10-21. [Music] Zlatan - Soro Soke (EndSARS) » Naijaloaded]. 2021-01-22. Naijaloaded. en-US.
  44. Web site: 2020-10-21. Zlatan – Resan » Legitbaze. 2021-01-22. Legitbaze. en-US.
  45. Web site: BellaNaija.com. 2021-08-17. New Video: Zlatan feat. Buju – Alubarika. 2021-08-18. BellaNaija. en-US.
  46. Web site: Adebiyi . Adeayo . 2023-11-23 . Street Hop maestro Zlatan releases Detty December jam '10 Bottle' . 2024-06-14 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  47. Web site: Zlatan x Dammy Krane x Olamide – "Jo" . TooXclusive . 6 December 2019 . February 28, 2019 . 6 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191206231334/https://tooxclusive.com/dammy-krane-jo-ft-zlatan-x-olamide-new-song/ . dead .
  48. Web site: HDT – "Kowope" f. Zlatan & GCN . TooXclusive . 6 December 2019 . July 15, 2019.
  49. Web site: Tomiwa . Davolee x Zlatan – "Lock Up" . TooXclusive . 6 December 2019 . October 2, 2019.
  50. Web site: CDQ x Zlatan – "Onye Eze 2.0" . TooXclusive . 6 December 2019 . June 27, 2019.
  51. Web site: Michael Bamidele . DJ Cuppy & Zlatan Serves Us Party Flavoured "Gelato" . Guardian Life . 6 December 2019 . 16 August 2019.
  52. Web site: Dremo ft. Zlatan - Chairman (Remix) Mp3 Download « NotJustOk. 2020-01-23. Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. en-US. 2020-04-28. 2020-03-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20200321142125/https://notjustok.com/song/dremo-ft-zlatan-chairman-remix/. dead.
  53. Web site: Slimcase - Pongilah Ft. Zlatan » Naijaloaded Mp3 Download. 2020-01-30. Naijaloaded. en-US. 2020-04-28.
  54. Web site: Peter OKH . Obesere ft. Zlatan – Egungun (Remix) . NotJustOk . 19 March 2020 . March 19, 2020 . 19 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200319175430/https://notjustok.com/song/obesere-ft-zlatan-egungun-remix/ . dead .
  55. Web site: Rahman Jago Of Lala Ft. Zlatan » Naijaloaded Mp3 Download. 2020-04-14. Naijaloaded. en-US. 2020-04-28.
  56. Web site: Rexxie ft. Zlatan - O Por. 2020-04-25. Notjustok. en-US. 2020-04-28. 2020-04-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425190951/https://notjustok.com/song/rexxie-ft-zlatan-o-por/. dead.
  57. Web site: Tommy . 2022-07-08 . Robby Law - No Money No Konji ft. Zlatan x DennyB . 2023-08-10 . tooXclusive . en-US.
  58. Web site:
    1. CPMA2018: City People Music Awards Nominees' List Out
    . Reporter. 2018-10-17. City People Magazine. 2019-04-12.
  59. Web site: Gbenga Bada . Headies 2019: Here are all the winners at the 13th edition of music award . Pulse Nigeria . 20 October 2019 . October 20, 2019.
  60. Web site: Here Are the Winners at the 2019 African Muzik Magazine Awards in Dallas . OkayAfrica . 6 December 2019 . October 28, 2019.
  61. Web site: Mofijesusewa. Samuel. 2021-06-20. NET Honours 2021: "Damages" by Tems Named Most Played Alternative Song. 2021-07-21. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-US.