Zlatan (musician)

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Background information
Birth nameOmoniyi Temidayo Raphael
Also known asZlatan Ibile, Kapaichumarimarichupako, World President, Zlanti
Born (1994-12-19) 19 December 1994 (age 30)
Lagos, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
Years active2014–present
Labels Zanku Records

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]

Contents

Towards the end of 2018, Raphael 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] He named himself for Zlatan Ibrahimović, as he wanted to be a footballer. [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] Raphael 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 "My Body"—featuring Olamide—in 2017. [14] [12] In 2018, Lawrence Irabor, one of the co-owner of Alleluyah Boiz Entertainment sign Raphael to their record label A.B.E. record when he heard the song Raphael sang with Olamide.

Raphael 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, Raphael 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, Raphael announced he signed an endorsement deal with Coca-Cola. [19]

Zanku Records

On January 1, 2020, Raphael 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 Raphael, 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, Raphael released "Soro Soke" to express his concern over the alleged massacre of innocent youths at the 2020 Lekki shooting. [25]

Discography

Studio albums and EPs

Singles

As lead artist
YearTitleAlbumRef
2016"Odun Yi" (featuring Spaceboi)Non-album single [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)Non-album single
"Gbeku" (featuring Burna Boy)Zanku [38]
"Yeye Boyfriend" [39]
2020"Quilox"Non-album single [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)Non-album single [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]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2023 Gangs of Lagos KashSupporting role

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipientResultRef
2018 City People Music Awards Rookie of the YearHimselfNominated [58]
2019 The Headies Next Rated Nominated [59]
Best Street Hop ArtisteZlatan for "Zanku (Legwork)"Nominated
Best Collaboration Burna Boy and Zlatan for "Killin Dem"Won
Song of the Year "Legwork"Nominated
African Muzik Magazine AwardsBest New ActHimselfWon [60]
Best CollaborationBurna Boy and Zlatan for "Killin Dem"Won
Song of the Year"Killin Dem"Won
2021Net HonoursMost Searched ActressMost played street hop song - "Lagos Anthem"Nominated [61]
Most played street hop song"Cash App" featuring Zlatan and LincolnNominated
Most played Hip Hop song"Lagos Anthem"Nominated

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