Abimbola Oladokun (born 25 June 1997) is a rising African music star who goes by the stage name Bayanni. He is a singer-songwriter who formerly went by the stage name Zhenoboy.
As an underground music artist, he released singles such as “BMW”, “African Beauty”, “Duro”, and “Ballerina”.
He came into the spotlight in August 2022 when he was revealed as the latest signed artist to Mavin Records. He released his self-titled debut album on August 23, 2022.
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- Full name: Abimbola Oladokun
- Stage name: Bayanni (original name: Zhenoboy)
- Nickname: The Oracle
- Date of Birth: June 25, 1997
- Age: 25
- Birthplace: Lagos
- Region: Southwest
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Occupation: Singer, songwriter
- Net worth: $75,000
early life
Bayani was born into the prominent Oladokun family on June 25, 1997. His parents named him Abimbola Oladokun.
He was born and raised in Lagos State. He grew up in his parents’ house located in the mainland axis of Lagos City. He is a Yoruba ethnic and hails from a state in the Southwest region.
As a child, Bayanni developed a passion for music after listening to Afrobeat legends such as D’banj, 2face, Sound Sultan and Olu Maintenance. As an adult, he discovered his musical talent by joining the church choir.
Inspired by the success of top music stars like Wizkid, Davido and Olamide, he started creating Afrobeat music by covering popular songs and original compositions.
He was popular in both high school and college due to his musical talents. As an undergraduate, he frequently performed at events on campus and in the school community. In doing so, Bayanni gradually established himself as one of the new music stars to watch out for.
educate
A resident of Lagos State, Bayani received his primary and secondary education in the state.
He attended top private primary and secondary schools, achieved excellent results in his entrance examinations, and graduated from high school in 2013 with honors in his SSCE.
He was then admitted to the prestigious University of Ife, Obafemi Awolowo. After four years of study, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting.
Profession
When Bayanni entered college, he began exploring his love for music and dabbled in the Afropop genre. Whenever he wasn’t in class, he would be in the studio recording covers of popular songs and original songs. He used his free time to hone his voice and songwriting skills.
During this period, he debuted under the stage name Zhenoboy. In order to become a better music artist, he began to be invited to perform at local music shows and festivals in Lagos and Osun State. He also performed in concerts held on university campuses.
Bayanni’s thirst for success made him use social media to develop his music career. In 2021, he started uploading covers of selected songs on Instagram and Twitter. The strategy worked, the videos went viral, and he became popular on social media.
He created a cover of Ckay’s “Felony” and posted it on social media on April 2, 2021. The “Felony” cover has been viewed over 350,000 times on Instagram.
On October 14, 2021, he released a cover of Davido’s “Jowo”. The video has been viewed over 600,000 times on Instagram. On October 19, 2021, he created and released a cover of Fireboy’s single “Peru”.
On April 13, 2022, he released his first official single BMW. He collaborated with other emerging creatives to create this beautiful song. The single was produced by Beatkillashay and remixed by Signaltheplug. The music video was directed and produced by Pharouk Damilola Films. Apart from BMW, he has also released other songs under the stage name Zhenoboy. The singles include African Beauty, Duro, and Ballerina.
As his covers went viral on social media, Bayanni’s singing prowess caught the attention of music executive Don Jazzy. The legendary producer invited Bayanni to join the Mavin Records family, so he joined Mavin Academy.
At Atrefin Academy, Bayanni worked with Don Jazzy, Tega Mavin and Rima Tihani to perfect his musical style and become a better musician. He also had to change his name from Zhenoboy to Bayanni.
On August 23, 2022, he was unveiled to millions of Afrobeats fans as the latest signed artist of Mavin Records.
Following the tradition of the record company, Bayanni released a self-titled EP. The debut EP is a 4-song album that includes the following songs: Family, Body, Ta Ta Ta and Kala. He is the sole author of the songs on the EP.
The music video for Body was released on August 24, 2022. The video was directed by The Alien and produced by BNK Company. Andre Vibez was responsible for the sound production of the single. Sparrqbeatz produced Kala and Family, while Prestige produced Ta Ta Ta.
In August 2022, he partnered with Bolt, an international ride-hailing company, to promote their services in Nigeria.
Social Media
Ever since Bayanni was announced as the newest artist for Mavin Records, his popularity on social media has skyrocketed.
He currently has 195,000 followers on Instagram and 24,700 followers on Twitter.
- Instagram account: @itsbayanni
- Twitter: @itsbayanni
Personal life
Bayanni’s looks and booming voice make him a favorite among many female Afrobeat fans. He has many admirers, both male and female. The music star is 25 years old. He is 5 feet tall, slim, dark-skinned and has a dreadlock hairstyle.
Bayanni’s parents are both academics. Although he is a trained accountant, he chose the entertainment industry over a career in accounting. He currently lives in the Mavin mansion in Lekki.
The talented singer is currently single. Although he is open to a serious relationship, he is focused on developing his rising music career. Bayanni’s fans call themselves Bayanni Angels.
net worth
Bayanni’s music deal with Mavin Records means the label will provide funds to develop his music career.
He gradually became a popular figure at social events across Nigeria. He made money from performances and music royalties.
His current net worth is estimated at $75,000.
