Slimcase (singer)

Slimcase
Birth name	Oluwafemi Oladapo
Born	(1982-08-22) 22 August 1982 (age 42) Lagos State, Nigeria
Origin	Ikorodu, Lagos
Genres	Afropop hip hop street pop
Occupations	Rapper singer songwriter
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2017– present

Oluwafemi Oladapo (born in August 22, 1982) better known as Slimcase, ^[1] is a Nigerian singer, ^{[2] [3] [4]} songwriter, hype man, and actor. ^[5] He is known for featuring on fellow Nigerian artist D'banj's single,"Issa Banger" ^{[6] [7]} and "Gucci Snake", by Wizkid ^[8] with a new dance routine known as 'shaku shaku' and the street pop, genre. ^{[9] [10] [11] [12]}

He has collaborated with Nigerian artistes like Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, ^[13] Yemi Alade, ^[14] Mr Eazi, 2Baba.

Early life

He was born in Ikorodu, Lagos State, ^[15] Nigeria, on August 22, 1982, and grew up in Lagos with his parents. ^[16] He received both his first school leaving certificate and his West African senior school certificate in Lagos, where he completed his elementary and secondary school education. ^[17]

Career

In 2018, he featured on commercially acclaimed Nigerian street pop single "Shepeterri" by Idowest. ^[18]

In 2018, he was nominated for The Headies Best Street-Hop Artiste and Best new act at Nigeria Entertainment Awards

In 2018, he won best collaboration at the City People Entertainment Awards ^[19]

Discography

• Kalamo ^[20]
• Furoonaire
• Hawahoo ^[21]
• Lambaxtra
• Watch
• Azaman feat. 2baba, Dj Neptune & Peruzzi ^[22]
• Ijoba
• Bushman
• Pongilah feat. Zlatan ^[23]
• MajeOmo
• Mr Dickson
• Focus Vibe
• Otumba Lamba
• Oshozondi
• Oh Baby Ringtone

As featured

• Shepeteri ^[24]
• Iworiwo Ft. 2baba Shawa Shawa Ft Dj Neptune, Olamide, CDQ
• Diet (DJ Enimoney, Reminisce & Tiwa Savage)
• Gucci Snake (Wizkid) ^{[25] [26]}
• Mari (Orezi)
• Naija Issa Goal (Naira Marley)
• Malowa (Omawumi)
• Merule (Mz Kiss)
• Issa banger (D’banj) ^[27]
• Shawa Shawa ^[28]
• Yaji (Yemi Alade) ^[29]
• Overload (Mr Eazi)

Awards and nominations

Year	Event	Prize	Recipient	Result	Ref
2018	The Headies	Best Street-Hop Artiste	"Himself"	Nominated	[30]
	Nigeria Entertainment Awards	Best New Act	"Himself"	Nominated	[31]
	City People Entertainment Awards	Best Collabo	"Himself"	Won
	City People Entertainment Awards	Best Collabo	"Himself"	Nominated	[32]

References

1. "Davis Exotic Homes unveils Slimcase, Mercy Alexander as brand ambassadors". 24 August 2021. Archived from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
2. "Reminisce, 9ice, Pasuma, CDQ, Slimcase headline Lagos youth week mega concert tomorrow". 11 August 2018. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
3. "Real Deal Experience Hits Lagos With Mr. Real, Slimcase". 18 August 2018. Archived from the original on 8 September 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
4. "Nigerians Troll Slimcase For Cardi B And Rihanna Collaboration". 5 January 2019. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
5. "Slimcase, Reminisce, DJ Neptune to star in Nollywood movie". 28 July 2021. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
6. "D'banj Teams Up With Street Champs For 'Issa Banger', Watch The Slimcase & Mr Real – Assisted Video". 2 December 2018. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
7. "Chemistry between D'banj and I very profitable – Slimcase". 22 June 2019. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
8. "Listen to Wizkid's Catchy New Track 'Gucci Snake' Featuring Slimcase". 13 November 2018. Archived from the original on 4 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
9. Ihejirika, Uzoma (2023-02-07). "For Its Next Lap, Nigeria's Street Pop Is Pushing Into Experimental Fields". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
10. "How I made Shaku Shaku dance popular –Slimcase". 20 April 2018. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
11. "I'm the vehicle to drive shaku shaku to the world- Slimcase". 17 April 2018. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
12. "Meet the 'Oshozondi' Shaku Shaku champion, who dreams of teaching the dance to Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Usher". 8 August 2021. Archived from the original on 4 July 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
13. "Watch Visuals For Enimoney's – "Diet" Featuring Reminisce, Tiwa Savage And Slim Case". 26 March 2018. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
14. "YEMI ALADE GOES FOR STREET CREDIBILITY WITH SLIMCASE – BRAINEE ASSISTED 'YAJI'". 4 March 2019. Archived from the original on 4 July 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
15. "Slimcase". Archived from the original on 1 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
16. "For ten years I earned N15,000 per month but I now charge N1m per show –Slimcase". 10 March 2018. Archived from the original on 22 April 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
17. "I'm in a complicated relationship –Slimcase". 22 June 2019. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
18. "HOW THE SONG SHEPETERI SHOT ME TO LIMELIGHT – MUSIC STAR, SLIMCASE". 3 December 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
19. "WINNERS EMERGE @ 2018 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". 3 November 2018. Archived from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
20. "Slimcase Drops Hit Banger "Kalamo"". 31 August 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
21. "Slimcase releases new single, 'Hawahoo'". 12 June 2020. Archived from the original on 15 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
22. "Slimcase – "Azaman" ft. 2Baba, Peruzzi, DJ Neptune, Larry Gaaga". 1 March 2019. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
23. "Slimcase and His Pongilah Virus". 7 February 2020. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
24. "STREET-HOP SMASH, "SHEPETERI" BY IDOWEST AND SLIMCASE GETS A BEFITTING VIDEO Describing the mundane small-talk on dancefloors". 1 February 2018. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
25. "Reactions as Wizkid set the internet buzzing with Gucci Snake'". 17 November 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
26. "Listen to Wizkid's new song "Gucci Snake" Featuring Slimcase". 13 November 2018. Archived from the original on 16 May 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
27. "Watch: D'banj Drops 'Mo Cover Eh' Video Featuring Slimcase". 6 July 2019. Archived from the original on 16 May 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
28. "Dj Neptune Collaborates With Olamide, Slimcase, CDQ And Larry Gaaga For 'Shawa Shawa'". 28 April 2018. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
29. "The 12 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month". 29 March 2019. Archived from the original on 8 September 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
30. "Headies 2018: Full list of nominees". The punch newspaper. Archived from the original on 13 April 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
31. "Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2018: Complete list of nominees". Music In Africa. Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
32. "#CPMA2018: CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES' LIST OUT". 17 October 2017. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.