Zlatan Ibile, a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and dancer, can also sing and dance. He is known for numerous hit songs, including “Yeye Boyfriend,” “Bolanle,” “Zanku,” and “Ale Yi.” Zlatan’s catchphrases “Kapaichumarimarichopaco” and “Ayi” are popular among his fans and music enthusiasts in general.
He is also known by the names “Zlatan Ibile,” “Zanku King,” and “World President.”
Early Life and Education
Zlatan’s real name is Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael. He was born in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, on December 19, 1994. In June of 2022, he turned 27. Zlatan is from the Nigerian state of Ekiti, which is located in the southwest. When he was a child, his family relocated from Ilorin to Lagos. Zlatan and his siblings were raised in a Christian household. His father serves as a pastor in the Redeemed Christain Church of God.
As a child, the rapper was more interested in football than music, and his idol was Zlatan Ibrahimovic, his favorite football player. According to reports, this is why his stage name as a musician was “Zlatan.”
Zlatan Ibile attended elementary and secondary school in Lagos. He then attended Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Ogun State and received an HND in business administration.
Career
Zlatan Ibile first considered becoming a musician during his senior year of high school, but it wasn’t until he was a student at the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic that he got serious about it. He won the Airtel Nigeria-sponsored One Mic Campus Tour music competition in Abeokuta, Ogun State when he was 19 years old. This victory inspired him to become a musician and work in the music industry.
In 2017, Zlatan rose to prominence in the music industry after releasing “My Body,” which featured renowned Nigerian rapper Olamide. The song became a massive hit, and Zlatan gained widespread recognition as a result. Lawrence Irabo, co-owner of the record label Alleluyah Boiz Entertainment (A.B.E. ), decided to sign Zlatan as a result. Zlatan’s fame increased in 2018 after he collaborated with Chinko Ekun and Lil Kesh on the hit song “Able God.”
Soon after, Zlatan released another popular song titled Zanku, an acronym for “Zlatan Abeg No Kill Us.” It included a dance routine with an identical name. The Zanku dance, also known as “leg work,” quickly gained popularity in Nigeria and other countries. Zlatan released a new song titled “Osanle” in late 2018. Davido, one of the most popular Nigerian artists, was featured. Early in 2019, the rapper and Afrobeats singer Burna Boy recorded “Killin’ Dem,” another hit song together.
Zlatan Ibile’s “Bolanle,” “Yeye Boyfriend,” “National Anthem,” and “Money” with Davido have also been successful.
Girlfriend
DaVita Lamai is Zlatan Ibile’s current girlfriend and the mother of his child. She was born on March 6, 1995, in the United Kingdom. In June of 2022, she turned 25. In 2019, DaVita Lamai graduated from the University of Kent in the United Kingdom. Before having a child with Zlatan, the 25-year-old woman worked as a model for various brands and received numerous endorsement deals.
Children
Zlatan Ibile is delighted to have two children. On March 29, 2020, his current girlfriend, DaVita Lamai, gave birth to his first child, Toluwalase Shiloh Ainoghene Omoniyi. In June of 2022, he turned two years old.
According to online reports, the rapper displayed his second child, a baby girl, but did not reveal the child’s name or mother.
In addition, Zlatan Ibile has expressed his desire to have ten children. He informed everyone by uploading a video of his second child with the caption “Baby number 2, 8 more to go.”
Controversies
During the 2019 season of the reality television show Big Brother Nigeria, Zlatan released a diss track mocking Tacha. This occurred after one of Tacha’s housemates, Mercy, commented that she smelled bad. Many of Tacha’s fans and other notable individuals stated that the act was unethical, especially in light of how it could impact Tacha’s mental health. Zlatan attempted to make light of the situation by claiming he was only joking.
Arrest and Release
In May of 2019, the EFCC arrested Zlatan and several others, including Naira Marley, and charged them with internet fraud and money laundering. A few days later, Zlatan was released from jail on administrative bail.
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