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Abimbola Oladokun (born 25 June 1997) is a rising African music star, also known by his stage name Bayanni. He is a singer-songwriter, also known by his stage name Zhenoboy.
As an underground music artist, he released singles such as “BMW”, “African Beauty”, “Duro”, and “Ballerina”.
Bayanni came into the spotlight in August 2022 after he was revealed as the latest signing to Mavin Records. He released his self-titled debut album on August 23, 2022.
Nigerian singer
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| Name: | Abimbola Oladokun |
| stage name: | Bayanni |
| Date of Birth: | June 25, 1997 (27 years old) |
| place of birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Lagos State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | 1.52m |
| parents: | Oladokun Family |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| net worth: | $75,000 |
early life
Bayanni was born into the famous 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.
Bayanni’s love for music was ignited during his childhood when he listened to songs by Afrobeat legends such as D’banj, 2Baba, Sound Sultan and Olu Maintenance. As he grew older, he joined the church choir and discovered his musical talent.
Inspired by the success of top music stars like Wizkid, Davido and Olamide, he started creating Afrobeat music and began singing covers of popular songs as well as original songs.
Bayanni was a popular student in 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 this way, Bayanni’s profile continued to grow, making him 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 city.
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.
Bayani then enrolled at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University of Ife, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in accountancy after four years of study.
Profession
After Bayanni was accepted into the university, he decided to explore his love for music and focus on 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. Starting in 2021, he began uploading covers of select songs on Instagram and Twitter. The strategy worked and he became popular on social media as his videos went viral on the internet.
Bayanni 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 DML’s single “Peru”.
On April 13, 2022, Bayanni released his first official single titled “BMW”. He collaborated with other emerging creatives to create this beautiful song. The single was produced by Killashay Beatz 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 the academy, Bayanni worked with Don Jazzy, Tega Oghenejobo and Rima Tahini to perfect his music 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. It was directed by The Alien and produced by BNK Company. Andre Vibez is responsible for the sound production of the single. Sparrqbeatz is the producer of Kala and Family, while Prestige produced Ta Ta Ta.
In August 2022, Bayanni 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 over 195,000 followers on Instagram and over 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 27 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 Bayanni is currently single; he is unmarried and has no wife or children. Although he is open to serious relationships, he is more focused on developing his burgeoning 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.
Bayanni’s net worth is estimated to be $75,000.
