Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, better known as Oladips, has passed away at the age of 28.
The announcement of his death was made on Wednesday by the rapper’s management in a statement released via his Instagram page.
The statement said that Oladips passed away on Tuesday evening at 10:14 p.m. The cause of his death has not yet been disclosed.
The Rapper was born in March 1995 and hails from Ogun State.
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He gained prominence in the Nigerian music industry after winning D’banj’s “King Is Here” competition.
The victory earned him a record deal with Edge Records, a label owned by fellow rapper Reminisce.
He was known for his energetic live performances and his ability to seamlessly blend different genres of music, including hip-hop, Afrobeat, and dancehall.
He released several successful singles and collaborations throughout his career.
The news of Oladips’ death has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian music industry, with many fans and fellow artists taking to social media to express their condolences.
Oladips’ management asked for privacy for the family during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be announced soon.
