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]
Zlatan | |
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 Zlatan Ibile | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael |
| Also known as | Zlatan Ibile, Kapaichumarimarichupako, World President,Zlanti |
| Born | 19 December 1994 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Years active | 2014-Present |
| Labels | Zanku Records |
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 Archived 2023-03-29 at the Wayback Machine" 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 thelaunch of his record label 'Zanku Records' without 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
- Zanku (2019)
- Resan (2021)[26]
Singles
- As lead artist
| Year | Title | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Odun Yi" (featuring Spaceboi) | Non-album single | [27] |
| 2017 | "Omoge" | [28] | |
| "My Body" (featuring Olamide) | [29] | ||
| 2018 | "Jogor" (featuring Lil Kesh and Naira Marley) | [30] | |
| "Zanku (Legwork)" | [31] | ||
| "Oja" | [32] | ||
| "Osanle" (featuring Davido) | [33] | ||
| 2019 | "This Year" | ||
| "4 Days in Ekohtiebo" | [34] | ||
| "Killin Dem" (with Burna Boy) | African Giant | ||
| "Shotan" (featuring Tiwa Savage) | Zanku | ||
| "kokosa" (featuring Juls, Damibliz, Jorlasi) | [35][36] | ||
| "Bolanle" (with IVD) | Non-album single | ||
| "Gbeku" (featuring Burna Boy) | Zanku | [37] | |
| "Yeye Boyfriend" | [38] | ||
| 2020 | "Quilox" | Non-album single | [39] |
| "Unripe Pawpaw" (featuring Papisnoop, Jamo Pyper and Oberz) | [40] | ||
| 2020 | "The Matter" | Non-album single | [41] |
| 2020 | "Soro Soke" | Non-album single | [42][43] |
| 2020 | "Lagos Anthem" | Non-album single | |
| 2021 | "Alubarika" (featuring Buju ) | Resan | [44] |
| 2021 | "Ale Yi" | Resan | |
| 2023 | "Omo Ologo" | Non-album single |
- As featured artist
| Year | Title | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "Jo" (Dammy Krane featuring Zlatan and Olamide) | Non-album single | [45] |
| "Am I a Yahoo Boy" (Naira Marley featuring Zlatan) | |||
| "Kowope" (HDT featuring Zlatan and GCN) | [46] | ||
| "Flenjo" (Ceeza Milli featuring Zlatan) | |||
| Lock Up (Davolee ft. Zlatan) | [47] | ||
| "Chacha" (Remix) (Harrysong featuring Zlatan) | |||
| "Onye Eze 2.0" (CDQ featuring Zlatan) | [48] | ||
| "Gelato" (DJ Cuppy featuring Zlatan) | [49] | ||
| 2020 | "Chairman" (Remix) (Dremo featuring Zlatan) | [50] | |
| "Pongilah" (Slimcase featuring Zlatan) | [51] | ||
| "Egungun" (Remix) (Obesere featuring Zlatan) | [52] | ||
| "Of Lala" (Rahman Jago featuring Zlatan and Jamo Pyper) | [53] | ||
| "O Por" (Rexxie featuring Zlatan) | Afro Street Vol. 1 | [54] | |
| 2022 | Robby Law – No Money No Konji ft. Zlatan x DennyB | [55] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | City People Music Awards | Rookie of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [56] |
| 2019 | The Headies | Next Rated | Nominated | [57] | |
| Best Street Hop Artiste | Zlatan for "Zanku (Legwork)" | Nominated | |||
| Best Collaboration | Burna Boy and Zlatan for "Killin Dem" | Won | |||
| Song of the Year | "Legwork" | Nominated | |||
| African Muzik Magazine Awards | Best New Act | Himself | Won | [58] | |
| Best Collaboration | Burna Boy and Zlatan for "Killin Dem" | Won | |||
| Song of the Year | "Killin Dem" | Won | |||
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Searched Actress | Most played street hop song - "Lagos Anthem" | Nominated | [59] |
| Most played street hop song | "Cash App" featuring Zlatan and Lincoln | Nominated | |||
| Most played Hip Hop song | "Lagos Anthem" | Nominated |