Smada is an Alté musician from Nigeria. He is known for his unique music that combines elements of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and electronic music. He has released two albums, Smada (2018) and Smada 2 (2020).
He has also collaborated with Nigerian Alté musicians such as Odunsi the Engine, Lady Donli and Cruel Santino.
Smada’s music has been praised for his creativity and ability to capture the zeitgeist of Nigerian youth. He has been called one of Nigeria’s most noteworthy new artists and his music has been featured in various international publications including The Fader, Pitchfork and OkayAfrica.
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- Full name: Adams Olabode Michael
- Stage name: Smada
- Date of Birth: July 25, 2000
- Age: 23
- Birthplace: Lagos
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Occupation: Singer
- Height: 5’6
- Relationship: Unknown
- Siblings: 5
- Net worth: $500,000
early life
Olabode Adams Michael was born and raised in Lagos and received his higher education at the University of Lagos. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, he started playing drums at a young age. His elder brother encouraged him to try singing and he soon developed a keen interest in music.
He is the fifth child in his family and started playing drums at a young age. His older brother encouraged him to try singing. Smada started his music career in 2018 and has released multiple singles and two EPs. He has over 500,000 streams across all platforms.
In 2022, Smada inked a deal with Native Records, a record label founded by Nigerian music producer and entrepreneur Nonso Amadi. Smada’s first single with Native Records, “Ye Anthem,” was released in March 2022 and became an instant hit, peaking at number one on the Apple Music Nigeria Top 100 chart.
educate
He majored in English at the University of Lagos. As a child, he started playing drums and his elder brother encouraged him to try singing.
Profession
He debuted on the music scene with the critically acclaimed album NÜNIVERSE, which featured the title track “Family”, and he is best known for his breakthrough single “Ye Anthem”, released in 2022, which was his first single with Native Records.
In 2021, while still in school, he released his second mini album NÜNIVERSE, which peaked at number one on the iTunes Nigeria chart, and the hit track “Family” from the EP peaked at number 100 on the Apple Music Nigeria chart.
After being linked by Don Jazzy, his songs began to receive radio play. In 2022, Smada became popular among TikTok’s Gen Z community when he began posting sample videos of unreleased songs, including “Ye Anthem,” which became his most anticipated TikTok record.
Smada’s music is a fusion of various styles such as hip-hop, piano, Afrobeats and indie. He is known for his unique tone and catchy tunes. His music has been well received by critics and fans alike, and he has quickly become one of Nigeria’s most notable new performers.
Social Media
- Instagram: King SMADE (@iamsmade)
- Twitter: SMADUMODU? (@SuperSmada)
- Facebook: Smada Official
- YouTube: Smada
Personal life
Smada keeps a low profile and rarely shares information about his personal life. However, he is a passionate and dedicated artist who strives to create music that moves people both sonically and lyrically.
Discography
- Yeah Carol (Single
- Smadumodu (EP
- NÜNIVERSE (album
net worth
Smada’s net worth is estimated to be $500,000 in 2023. Smada’s success can be attributed to his unique voice and style, which has earned him a loyal fan base.
