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Abimbola Oladokun (born 25 June 1997), better known by his stage name Bayanni, is a rising Afro-pop singer and songwriter from Nigeria. Previously known as Zhenoboy, the African beauty rose to fame in 2021 when her cover video went viral on social media.
Bayani, who was once rumoured to be the Davido Music Global Artist, has won the hearts of many Nigerians with his soulful voice and catchy lyrics.
He recorded and released covers of hits like “Peru”, “Jowo” and “Felony”, which he released in 2021. He is the man behind the singles “BMW”, “African Beauty”, “Duro” and “Ballerina”.
On August 23, 2022, Bayanni debuted as a newly signed artist to Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records, sharing the stage with Boy Spyce, Ruger, Ladipoe, Ayra Starr, Crayon, Rema, Magixx and more.
Nigerian singer
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| Name: | Abimbola Oladokun |
| stage name: | Bayanni (female name Zhenoboy) |
| Date of Birth: | June 25, 1997 (27 years old) |
| place of birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Lagos State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | not applicable |
| Record Company: | Marvin Records |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| net worth: | $30,000 to $50,000 |
early life
Bayani was born on June 25, 1997 in Lagos State, Nigeria. His parents are from the south of Lagos. He spent his growing up years living in the city of Lagos with his parents and siblings.
He comes from a prominent family known for its good moral values and charitable deeds. His parents raised him in the Christian faith and ensured that he was familiar with the teachings of the Bible from an early age.
As a child, Bayanni loved listening to music on the radio, cell phone, cassette player or television. By listening to songs from African and Western artists, he was exposed to Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, R&B, Fuji, Highlife, Soul and Pop.
He developed an interest in music at an early age, but it was the local church choir that allowed him to showcase his musical talents. While in the choir, he developed his singing ability and began to hone his songwriting skills.
educate
Bayani was fortunate to attend some of the best schools in Lagos.
He completed his primary education at a reputable private nursery and primary school in Lagos mainland.
He received his high school education in a well-known secondary school.
After passing the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), he applied to Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and was accepted. He is currently an undergraduate student at the institution.
Profession
Bayani decided early on that he wanted to make music professionally and chose to specialize in mainstream music rather than gospel music.
Influenced by top musicians like Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Olamide, he began composing Afro-pop and Afro-beat songs in the comfort of his parents’ home and school dormitory.
After a few months, his songwriting ability improved greatly and he started recording songs in a studio near the university. He soon established relationships with many sound producers in Lagos and Ife who appreciated his talent as a musician.
Despite his busy undergraduate schedule, Bayanni still found time to create music. He made his passion a priority, and this paved the way for him, as he soon became a well-known figure in the OAU music scene and began to receive requests for collaborations and invitations to perform in shows hosted by the university.
Bayanni began recording covers of popular songs and posting them on his social media pages to promote his career. In April 2021, he recorded and released a cover of Ckay’s “Felony”. On October 14, 2021, he released a cover of Davido’s “Jowo”. Five days later, on October 19, 2021, he released a cover of Fireboy DML’s “Peru”.
On April 12, 2022, Bayanni released the highly anticipated single “African Beauty”. The song was produced by Blaise Beatz and mixed by Michael Synx. The visuals for the single were shot by Pharouk Damilola Films and released on the same day.
Since its release, “African Beauty” has received thousands of streams and downloads. The song has steadily climbed the Afropop charts in the country.
The soulful singer has also released other singles such as “Duro” (featuring Frescool), “BMW” and “Ballerina”.
After a period away from the media, Bayanni was announced as a new member of Mavins in August 2022. The announcement was accompanied by a short video featuring comedians Brain Jotter, Mr Funny, and Don Jazzy in a lab setting.
Soon after his popularity, a 4-track Bayanni EP was released under the exclusive license of Mavin Global Holdings, marking his entry into the global music scene. Songs like “Family”, “Ta Ta Ta”, “Kala” and “Body” are part of the Bayanni EP.
Discography
- African Beauty
- Douro
- BMW
- Ballerina
- Felony (cover)
- Qiao Wu (Cover)
- Peru (cover)
- family
- Body
- Ta-ta-ta
- Kara
- Bayannur(EP)
Social Media
Bayanni has become quite popular on social media ever since his cover video went viral on the internet.
The singer currently has over 116,000 followers on Instagram and over 2,000 followers on Twitter.
- Instagram account: @itsbayanni
- Twitter: @itsbayanni
Personal life
Bayani is 27 years old and was born in the early days of Generation Z. When he is not in school, he can live in his parents’ house in Lagos.
The Afro-pop singer is loved by fans for his dark complexion and handsome looks. He sports a dreadlock hairstyle with his hair braided in cornrows.
Bayanni is currently single and has not hinted at a serious relationship anytime soon. When he’s not taking classes or making music, he spends his free time hanging out with his close friends.
Although he remains an independent artist, there are signs that he will soon sign a record deal with DMW Records.
net worth
Although he has only just entered the music industry, Bayani has already made a killing with his creative talents and is now a regular performer at concerts and parties in Lagos and Osun States.
Therefore, it is estimated that Bayanni’s net worth is $30,000 to $50,000.
