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Adekunle Idowu (born November 2, 1992) is a popular Nigerian rapper and songwriter, known by his stage name Idowest.
The band is currently signed to Davido Music Worldwide record label.
In 2017, he came into the limelight after releasing the hit single “Shepeteri”.
Nigerian rapper
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| Name: | Adekunle Idowu |
| stage name: | Edo West |
| Date of Birth: | November 2, 1992 (31 years old) |
| place of birth: | Lagos |
| country of origin: | Lagos State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | unmarried |
| Profession: | Rapper • Songwriter |
| Record Company: | Davido Music Global |
| net worth: | $100,000 to $600,000 |
early life
Idowest was born into the Idowu family on November 2, 1992. His parents named him Adekunle.
He grew up in the mainland area of Lagos city, a Yoruba boy from Southwest State.
He became interested in music as a teenager and started writing rap lyrics.
He raps mainly in Yoruba dialect and Pidgin. He always raps impromptu in front of his classmates in school and neighborhood.
He formed the music group MAFIA with his friends C Blvck and Abramsoul
educate
Ido West obtained his Junior Secondary School Certificate from a public primary school in Lagos.
He attended secondary school at Isaale Eko Grammar School in Oloyin, Lagos.
Profession
As a new artist, Edo West would often record singles at a studio near his home. As his popularity as a rapper grew, he began to receive invitations to perform at local shows and concerts in Lagos.
In 2017, he came into the limelight after collaborating with Slimcase on the hit single “Shepeteri”.
His success was furthered when he signed a record deal with Davido Music Worldwide in 2018. As a result, he became a part of the DMW family, sharing the stage with the likes of Peruzzi, Mayorkun, Dremo and Yonda.
In December 2020, he released the hit single “No Girlfriend No Problem” (NPNG). He invited Zlatan Ibile to sing in the song. Currently, the song is trending on major music platforms around the world. It has also become a street anthem.
In his career spanning the past five years, Idowest has worked with some of Nigeria’s top musicians such as Davido, Olamide, Danagog, Dammy Krane, Jaywon, Peruzzi and Zlatan Ibile.
He is the brand ambassador of Jeroid Nigeria, a cryptocurrency trading company.
Discography
- No girlfriend, no problem
- Shepetri
- Jimson
- Aiko
- handkerchief
- Gbesai Nle
- Bebedi
- Erwin Aiko
- G-Class
- Sports (for my arena) (recommended by Small Baddo)
Awards and nominations
Idowest was nominated for the 2018 Headies Music Awards for Best Street Pop. However, he lost the award to fellow rapper Small Doctor.
Social Media
Idowest is very active on social media. He has over 1 million followers on his Instagram page.
His official Instagram account is @officialidowest
Personal life
Idowest is a dark-skinned, handsome artist. He is also a tattoo enthusiast and has tattoos on his chest and arms.
He is 31 years old and lives in a high-end apartment in a luxurious estate on Lagos Island.
He is the proud owner of several luxury cars. In 2019, he bought a Dodge Challenger. The car is valued at 20 million Naira.
Idowest is not married yet but might be dating a beautiful girlfriend.
net worth
DMW signed musician Idowest’s cumulative net worth is estimated to be $100,000 to $600,000.
