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Kolawole Idris Abiola (born February 14, 1994) is a rapidly rising Nigerian singer and songwriter based in southwestern Nigeria. He is known by his stage name Dexcute Icons.
The Oyo-born creator is also a rising comedian and content creator. He is a social media personality known for his comedic skits. He has released his official debut single, Whyin May 2023.
Nigerian singer
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| First and last name: | Kolawole Idris Abiola |
| Stage Name: | Dexcute Icon |
| Born: | February 14, 1994 (age 30) |
| Place of birth: | Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Oyo State |
| Education: | Do not have |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | 1.7 minutes |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Abiola |
| Siblings: | Olaide Abiola, Kehinde Abiola |
| Couple: | Not married |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| Children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Singer • Media personality |
| Net asset value: | $50,000-$80,000 |
Early life
Dexcute Icons was born into the Southwestern family of Mr. and Mrs. Abiola. He was born on February 14, 1994, at a public health centre in Ibadan, Oyo State. Eight days after Dexcute Icons was born, his parents held a naming ceremony to celebrate his birth. The ceremony was well attended by extended family members and well-wishers of the Abiola family. Clergy presided over the naming ceremony and the baby boy was named Kolawole Idris Abiola.
Dexcute Icons has Yoruba ancestry on both his father’s and mother’s sides. He is a native of Oyo State and was raised in Ibadan, the state capital. He comes from a close-knit Muslim family of five. He has two siblings – Kehinde Abiola and Olaide Abiola. He was raised as a Muslim and attended an Islamic school during his childhood and teenage years.
Dexcute Icons was a popular student in high school because of his artistic talent. He was a prominent member of the Drama Club during his high school days and was known for making his classmates laugh with his funny jokes. He was also a member of the school’s soccer team and helped the team win many games during his six years there.
Education
Dexcute Icons comes from a lower middle class family, so he attended public schools for his elementary and middle school education.
He graduated from high school in 2010 after scoring high marks in the West African School Leaving Certificate. He went on to study at a leading polytechnic in Southwestern Nigeria for his undergraduate degree.
Career
While Dexcute Icons was still a student at Polytechnic University, he further explored his musical interests. He started composing covers of popular songs, sharing them with his community of friends. Encouraged by the support he received, he spent more time honing his craft and working on more covers of popular songs.
However, in 2016, Dexcute Icons wanted to turn music into a professional career. He began spending more hours in recording sessions as he sought to create his own distinct sound. Furthermore, he improved his songwriting skills by studying successful musicians he admired.
Most of the music he composed during this time was original, helping him build a small but strong, loyal fan base. He released singles, Shey you go awayThis brought him into the limelight in Oyo State. After a while, Dexcute Icons put his music career on hold to focus on his blossoming skit writing career.
So he released his official debut single, Whyin May 2022. So far, the song has achieved great success on local music charts and has received good airplay on many radio stations in the southwest of Nigeria. The success of Why has helped Dexcute Icons gain popularity in the southwest music community.
Dexcute Icons is a rising skit maker and content creator. He broke into the skit industry in 2020 and has seen rapid growth since he released his first video. Dexcute Icons has won the hearts of many Yoruba people thanks to his humorous content. He is famous for his humorous videos that he uploads to social media weekly. He is a favorite of Gen Z and Millenials as they enjoy social media content with a touch of humor.
Social Media
Dexcute Icons’ social media popularity is due to his success as a skit maker. He has over 104k followers on Instagram. He has thousands of subscribers on YouTube and other social media sites.
- Instagram Name: @dexecute_icons
- Facebook Username: @dexecute icon
- YouTube Username: @dexecute icon
- Twitter Username: @dexecute icon
- TikTok: @dexecute icon
Personal life
Dexcute Icons birthday is very special because he celebrates his birthday every Valentine’s Day. He currently lives in a middle class neighborhood in Southwestern Nigeria. He is a handsome young man, light skinned and 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Although Dexcute Icons is rumored to be in a romantic relationship with an unidentified young woman, this is not true. The pioneering creator is currently single. However, he has indicated that he is open to a serious romantic relationship.
Aside from entertainment, Dexcute Icons is also an entrepreneur. He runs a successful small business in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Net asset value
Dexcute Icons earns a good income from his music and sketch writing career. He has an estimated net worth of $50,000 to $80,000 (USD).
