Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael (born 19 December, 1994), known professionally as Zlatan Ibile, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, musician and dancer. In 2014, he won the Airtel-sponsored One Mic talent show held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Towards the end of 2018, Zlatan released a single titled “Zanku”, with a new dance routine of the same name. On 3 November 2019, he released his debut studio album Zanku, an acronym for “Zlatan Abeg No Kill Us”.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Birth name
Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael
Stage name
Zlatan Ibile
Date of Birth
19 December 1994 (age 26)
Musical Genres
Afrobeatship hop
Occupation(s)
Rapper, singer, songwriter dancer
Instruments
Vocals
Associated acts
Naira Marley, Davido, Burna Boy, Olamide, Chinko Ekun, Lil Kesh
ZLATAN IBILE’S LIFE AND CAREER
Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael was born and raised in Ilorin, but has family roots in Ekiti State. In 2011, he graduated with a national diploma in business administration from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. Zlatan decided to pursue a career in music after graduating secondary school. When he was 19 years old, he won the Airtel-sponsored “One Mic Campus Tour” music competition, which was held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He gained recognition in the Nigerian music industry after releasing the Olamide-assisted track “My Body” in 2017.[9][10]
Zlatan gained further exposure following his collaboration with Chinko Ekun and Lil Kesh on the 2018 hit single “Able God”. Shortly afterwards, he dropped “Zanku”, a song that was accompanied by a dance routine of the same name. Towards the end of 2018, Zlatan released the Davido-assisted track “Osanle”. In early 2019, he released “Glory” before being featured on Burna Boy’s “Killin Dem”, a track from the latter’s fourth studio album African Giant. Shortly afterwards, he was featured on Ceeza Milli’s “Flenjo” and Naira Marley’s “Am I a Yahoo Boy”. On 26 July 2019, Zlatan announced he signed an endorsement deal with Coca-Cola.
In May 2019, the EFCC arrested Zlatan and a few others in connection with an alleged case of internet fraud and money laundering. A few days later, he was released on administrative bail.
ZANKU RECORDS
On January 1, 2020, Zlatan took to his Instagram page to announce the launch of his record label ‘Zanku Records’ without no artists unveiled. Down to February 25, he celebrated his birthday while he announced the numbers and names of acts he signed. He listed three artists named: Papisnoop, Oberz and Jamopyper, he also announced the official signing of a Videographer/Cinematographer named Visionary Pictures, his Manager ‘Manager Jiggy’, his Music Producer ‘Rexxie’ and a PR Consultant ‘Biesloaded’. He made this announcement with a picture of him and seven other people via his Instagram page.
NOMINATIONS AND AWARDS WON
2018:
City People Music Awards Rookie of the Year- Nominated
2019:
The Headies Next Rated- Nominated
Best Street Hop Artiste (Zlatan for “Zanku- Legwork)”- Nominated
Best Collaboration (Burna Boy and Zlatan) for “Killin Dem”- Won
Song of the Year “Legwork”- Nominated
African Muzik Magazine Awards Best New Act- Won
Best Collaboration Burna Boy and Zlatan for “Killin Dem”- Won
Song of the Year “Killin Dem”- Won