Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria . The name Nigeria was derived from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora Shaw , who later married Baron Frederick Lugard , a British colonial administrator. Nigeria is composed of various ethnic groups and cultures and the term Nigerian refers to a citizenship -based civic nationality . Nigerians are derived from over 250 ethno-linguistic groups. Though there are multiple ethnic groups in Nigeria , economic factors result in significant mobility of Nigerians of multiple ethnic and religious backgrounds to reside in territories in Nigeria that are outside their ethnic or religious background, resulting in the mixing of the various ethnic and religious groups, especially in Nigeria's cities. The English language is the lingua franca of Nigerians. Nigeria is divided roughly in half between Muslims , who live mostly in the north, and Christians , who live mostly in the south; indigenous religions , such as those native to the Igbo and Yoruba ethnicities, are in the minority.
30-650: Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born 15 March 1989) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He is regarded as one of the most influential artists in Nigeria and has been pivotal to the creative and commercial success of several Afrobeats music stars, and is consistently praised for his role in elevating street pop to mainstream recognition as a distinct music genre. He records in Yoruba and English. In 2011, he released his debut studio album Rapsodi while signed to Coded Tunes. YBNL , his follow-up album,
60-560: A seven-track project titled Ikigai . The next day, he released "Project Ikigai" (生き甲斐) featuring collaborations past and present artists signed to the YBNL record label such as Fireboy DML , Asake , Young John , Pheelz , and Lil Kesh . (HarrySong featuring Olamide, KCee, Iyanya & Orezi) (Olamide & Phyno featuring Lil Kesh) (Reminisce featuring Olamide & Phyno) (Olamide & Phyno) Nigerian Nigerians come from multiple ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds as
90-451: A village chief or head. In the large cities of Nigeria, there is a substantial intermingling of Nigerians with foreigners, especially Europeans, Lebanese , and Indians . The economic importance of Nigeria's cities has resulted in migrations of people from their traditional ethnic or cultural homeland to cities outside those territories. Igbo, Hausa-Fulani and Ibibio people have commonly migrated to Lagos and many southerners migrate to
120-421: A word with which Olamide is synonymous with. Olamide collaborated with Phyno in 2015 to release 2 Kings . It was released through Cloud 9 and the iTunes Store with a little announcement on 1 April 2015 by Penthauze Music and YBNL Nation . The album features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as Wizkid , Lil Kesh , Storm Rex, Pheelz , Major Bangz, B.Banks and Young John . Before recording
150-407: Is Olamide's third studio album. It was released on 7 November 2013 by YBNL Nation , he recorded the album between 2012 and 2013 and enlisted Pheelz , Buckwyla, Ketchup, Ice Prince , Pepenazi , Endia, Viktoh, B.Banks, Phyno , Pele Pele and Bez to appear as guest artists on it. The album was produced entirely by Pheelz and plugged by Olaitan Salaudeen , except for the thirteenth track, "Sitting on
180-459: Is a follow-up to his 2013 Baddest Guy Ever Liveth album. Preceded by the singles titled "Story for the Gods" and "Goons Mi", Street OT features guest appearances from Pasuma , Lil Kesh , Chinko Ekun , Phyno , Don Jazzy , and Reminisce . Its production was handled by Pheelz , B-Banks, and Young Jonn . The ideology of the title of the album is to glorify and show his love for the "streets",
210-430: Is the follow-up to 2 Kings , a collaborative album by Olamide and Phyno . The album boasted of having 21 tracks with no single feature. The Glory , Olamide's sixth studio album, was released on 23 December 2016. It was released through YBNL Nation with studio production from Pheelz. The Album contains 16 back-to-back tracks with features from artists like Phyno, Wande Coal , Burna Boy , Akuchi, and Davolee. The Glory
240-545: Is the follow-up to Eyan Mayweather . On 10 February 2020, Olamide released a surprise project, the EP 999 tooXclusive gave the project 6/10 rating, while Motolani Alake of Pulse also gave a 5.5/10 review. Olamide revealed to the public on 18 February 2020 that his record label, YBNL Nation, has signed a joint venture deal with an international distribution company Empire . He further stated that Fireboy DML and any new artist signed to YBNL Nation will join him to benefit from
270-491: The 66th Annual Grammy Award for the song " Amapiano " alongside his signee Asake . Olamide Gbenga Adedeji was born in Bariga , Lagos State , on 15 March 1989. He is the second of Pa Adedeji's three children with Ronke Osisanya Adedeji, his second wife. TemmyGold and Eniola Olamilekan (also known as DJ Enimoney ) are Olamide's two siblings. Olamide started his career when he released the debut single, "Eni Duro", in 2010. In
300-539: The Muslim north and the Christian south has politicised religion and caused significant political disputes in Nigeria. Ethnic-motivated and religious-motivated violence by extremists has increased these tensions as well. However, despite instances of extremism, most Nigerians continue to peacefully coexist, and a common Nigerian identity has been fostered amongst the more educated and affluent Nigerians as well as with
330-580: The Next Rated award at The Headies 2010 . The ceremony featured performances from artist such as El Phlex, Harrysong , Skales , Orezi , Shatta Wale , Wande Coal , J. Martins , Praiz , WizzyPro , RunTown and Patoranking . Davido won a total of 3 awards, including the Male Artist of the Year award. Tiwa Savage took home two awards for Female Artiste of the Year and Best Pop/RnB Artiste of
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#1732793659424360-674: The Nigerian people. Nigeria's political figures are commonly known as multiple indigenous languages outside their own indigenous language. [REDACTED] Media related to People of Nigeria at Wikimedia Commons 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards The 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards took place on 31 August 2014, at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City . The eligibility period
390-486: The Throne". Baddest Guy Ever Liveth was supported by four singles: " Durosoke ", "Turn Up", "Yemi My Lover" and "Eleda Mi O". Premium Times newspaper included the album on its list of the five yet to be released Nigerian albums of 2013. It was ranked 12th on Afrikka Radio's list of the top 12 best Nigerian albums of 2013. Baddest Guy Ever Liveth won Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards , and
420-568: The Year. Patoranking won the Best New Act of the Year award, while Ayo Jay emerged as the Most Promising Act to Watch. In the acting category, Tope Tedela and Funke Akindele emerged Best Actor in a Lead Role and Best Actress in a Lead Role respectively. The Best Gospel Act award went to Frank Edwards . Ghanaian reggae musician. Shatta Wale toppled Sarkodie , Mafikizolo , Mi Casa , Fally Ipupa , Uhuru and R2Bees for
450-449: The album, Olamide and Phyno frequently collaborated on several songs, including "Ghost Mode" and "Dope Money". The album produced the singles "Une" and "Confam Ni", both of which were released in the months leading to the album's release. Olamide's fifth studio album Eyan Mayweather was released on 23 November 2015. Released through YBNL Nation with studio production from Pheelz , Young Jonn , B Banks and ID Cabasa , Eyan Mayweather
480-480: The deal. Olamide's eleventh album Carpe Diem was released on 8 October 2020. Carpe Diem contains 12 tracks and features Omah Lay , Fireboy DML , Peruzzi , Bad Boy Timz , Bella Shmurda and Phyno , with production credits to Young John , Pheelz , P.Priime , ID Cabasa and VStix. Olamide announced in March 2021 that he was done working on another album. On 18 April, he announced the album UY Scuti , which
510-520: The founding of Nigeria was the outcome of a colonial creation by the British Empire . There have been several major historical kingdoms and states in Nigeria that have influenced Nigerian society through their kings and their legal and taxation systems, and the use of religion to legitimize the power of the king and to unite the people. Northern Nigeria has been culturally influenced by Islam, including several major historic Islamic states in
540-531: The many Nigerians who leave small homogeneous ethnic communities to seek economic opportunities in the cities where the population is ethnically mixed. Although there are cultural divisions amongst Nigerians, the English language is commonly used as their primary language. Also, most Nigerians share a strong commitment to individual liberties and democracy. Even during periods of military rule, such military governments were pressured to maintain democratic stances by
570-568: The north to trade or work while a number of northern seasonal workers and small-scale entrepreneurs go to the south. There are two main religions in Nigeria, which are Christianity and Islam, they have both made significant impact on the making of African societies, and played significant roles in such a multi-religious country like Nigeria. There are also other religions practised in Nigeria. Ethnic, religious, and regional disputes and tensions have commonly divided Nigerians on political issues. In particular, cultural and political divisions between
600-665: The region. The Songhai Empire , Kanem-Bornu Empire and the Sokoto Caliphate were major historical Islamic states in northern Nigeria. Southern Nigeria historically held several powerful states, including the Benin Empire and Oyo Empire , and Aro Confederacy . Nigerian culture was profoundly affected by the British colonial rule . Such as British colonial authority's denouncement and attacks upon polygamy , trial by ordeal, and certain types of sacrifices. At
630-588: The same time, British colonial authorities maintained and promoted traditional Nigerian culture that strengthened colonial administration. The British spread Christianity throughout southern Nigeria and Christian missionaries assisted British authorities in establishing a Western -style education system in Nigeria that resulted in the teaching of English language in Nigeria and its subsequent adoption as Nigeria's main language. The British replaced unpaid household labor with wage labour . Prior to colonisation in
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#1732793659424660-549: The same year, he performed at The Hip Hop World Awards . He studied mass communication at Tai Solarin University but dropped out due to financial problems. Adedeji is married to Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman. They have three children together, two boys, Batifeori Maximilliano Adedeji and Tunrepin Myles Adedeji, and a daughter, Mowaririfunoluwa Celine Adedeji. Olamide allegedly had a love child with Maria Okanrende, who at
690-489: The second type used amongst the Hausa-Fulani , Yoruba , and Kanuri involves nuclei of compounds. These villages compose members of the ethnicity-related through ancestry as well as strangers who have been assimilated into the ethnicity. Since the time prior to colonisation to the present it has been a common practice of Nigeria's tribes to adopt strangers into the tribes. A male elder in the community commonly serves as
720-584: The time worked at The Beat 99.9 FM . He was signed to ID Cabasa 's Coded Tunes record label and was managed by Toni Payne. In 2012, he left Coded Tunes and started his record label YBNL Nation . Olamide's debut album, Rapsodi was released in 2011. Its lead single, "Omo To Shan", charted on several radio stations in Lagos and across Nigeria . Olamide's debut offering led to collaborations with numerous artists, including Wizkid , ID Cabasa , 9ice , Reminisce and D'banj . Adedeji's second studio album YBNL
750-481: The twentieth century, Nigeria's tribes usually possessed the land as a community, such that land could not be bought or sold. Colonisation brought the notion of individuals owning land and the commercialisation of land began. In Nigeria, more than fifty percent of Nigerians live in villages of two different types: the first type used by the Igbo , Ibibio and Tiv involves a collection of dispersed compounds while
780-706: Was from March 2013 to March 2014. In April 2014, the NEA reviewing committee began collecting submissions for the 2014 edition. The deadline for submission was April 30, 2014, and the nominations were announced on May 29, 2014. Tiwa Savage and Davido received the most nominations with 5 each. Don Jazzy , Flavour N'abania and Wizkid all got four nominations each, while Olamide , Patoranking , Chidinma and Oritse Femi followed closely with three nominations. Pop duo Skuki rejected their Best New Act nomination. The group released their debut album B.A.N.G.E.R in May 2010 and won
810-507: Was nominated for Rap Album of the Year at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards . It won Best Rap Album and Album of the Year at The Headies 2014 . In May 2013, it was reported that Olamide had signed a record deal with DB Records. Olamide took to Twitter to debunk the reports. In an interview with Toolz on NdaniTV 's The Juice , he said that it was "too late" for anyone to sign him. On 14 November 2014, Olamide released his fourth album Street OT through YBNL Nation . The album
840-509: Was released in November 2012. Its production was handled by Tyrone , Samklef, 2 Kriss, Pheelz , and ID Cabasa . The album features guest appearances from Davido , Tiwa Savage , Kayswitch, Dammy Krane , Reminisce , Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Base One. It was supported by the singles "Ilefo Illuminati", "First of All", "Stupid Love" and "Voice of the Street". Baddest Guy Ever Liveth
870-452: Was released on 18 June. Olamide mentioned that his son was the inspiration on why he titled the album UY Scuti. On 5 February 2022, Olamide hinted at retirement after the release of his 12th studio album. Olamide released his 10th studio album titled Unruly on 9 August 2023. The album features different African artists such as CKay , Asake , Bnxn , Rema and Fireboy DML . Olamide announced on 26 June 2024 that he had completed work on
900-505: Was released under his label imprint "Yahoo Boy No Laptop", also known as YBNL Nation . The album was supported by the singles "First of All", "Voice of the Street", "Stupid Love", and "Ilefo Illuminati". On 7 November 2013, he released his third studio album Baddest Guy Ever Liveth . The album's singles include " Durosoke " and "Yemi My Lover". On 17 July 2013, Olamide became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc . In November 2023, Olamide received his first nomination at
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