Dotman

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Dotman
Birth nameOlatunji Oladotun Alade
Also known asDOTMAN
Born1993
Ogun State, Nigeria
OriginAgosasa, Ipokia Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria
Genres[#Afro Pop|Rap]]
Occupation(s)Singer, rapper, performer.
Years active2014 –present
Labels
  • He is an independent artiste, managed by
  • 808 Recordz
Websitewww.dotmanofficial.com

Olatunji Oladotun Alade (born in c.1993 in Ogun State, Nigeria), popularly known as Dotman, [1] is a Nigerian singer, rapper, performer and the CEO of 808 Recordz. [2] He is most famous for his hit singles "Akube", "My Woman", "Afro Girl" and "Omoge".

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Career

Olatunji Oladotun Alade was born in Agosasa, Ipokia, Ogun State, Nigeria and is a member of the Yoruba ethnic group in South-Western Nigeria. He attended Abeokuta Grammar School and studied at the University of Lagos (degree in Physics Education). [3] [4] Inspired by artistes like King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, Akon, 9ice and Da Grin, he credits the start of his music career to him winning a rap competition at the University of Lagos. [5]

In 2016, he was featured on TooXclusive's "Artistes To Watch in 2017 and Vibe.ng's "7 Breakthrough Acts To Watch Out For in 2017" [6] [7] In January 2017, Dotman performed at Big Brother Naija's Live Eviction Show in South Africa. [8] [9]

In 2020, Dotman was signed to the music label Labo Entertainment which is a subsidiary of Labo Group owned by Nigerian entrepreneur Olabisi Akanbi. [10] [11] [12]

In May 2021, After spending a year with the label, Dotman returns to the role of a CEO pushing his craft forward with his record label.

Discography

Releases

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References

  1. ↑ "Dotman". Netxclusive. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  2. ↑ Encomium. "Yes Melo crooner, Dotman on how he intends to take over 'I'M INTRODUCING MY NEW SOUND'". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  3. ↑ Encomiun. "Yes Melo crooner, Dotman on how he intends to take over 'I'M INTRODUCING MY NEW SOUND'". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  4. ↑ Ekah, Mary. "Nigeria: 'My Music Different From the Norm' – Dotman". AllAfrica. ThisDay Live. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  5. ↑ Ekah, Mary. "Nigeria: 'My Music Different From the Norm' – Dotman". AllAfrica. ThisDay Live. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  6. ↑ Yhussuff. "7 Breakthrough Acts To Watch Out For in 2017". vibes.ng. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  7. ↑ "TooXclusive's Artistes To Watch in 2017!!!". TooXclsive.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  8. ↑ MTV, Base. "dotman just released the music video for "escobar"" . Retrieved 2 March 2017.
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  11. ↑ "I'm ready to invest in entertainment big time, says LABO Group CEO". Vanguard News. 16 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  12. ↑ "Dotman joins Labo Entertainment - The Nation Nigeria News". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
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