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Abidemi Ayodeji Ogunmolu, also known as Bidemi Olaoba, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and music composer. He is known for singing Gospel HighLife music in a Fuji Style.[1]

Early life

Olaoba was born on 15 October 1991 [2] in a Christian home in Lagos, Nigeria, into a family of six. He comes from Ikale Okitipupa, Ondo State.[3] Bidemi studied Civil Engineering at the Yaba College Of Technology, Lagos and Economics[4] at the University Of Lagos, Nigeria.

Musical career

Olaoba Started his musical career as a worship leader in the choir at Christ Apostolic Church[5] and became involved in the CAC Music Ministry and Redeemed Christian Church of God. After beginning his official career, Olaoba released his first single, "Final Say", in 2016.[6] He became known for his popular phrase "The Bible Says".[7][8][9]

Olaoba was invited to perform Marathon Praise,[10][11] an event organized by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, and then gained popularity. He has six studio singles, two live performance compilations, and collaborations with gospel artists. Olaoba travelled to Europe, America and African nations, he held virtual concerts and is the pioneer of the virtual concert Unrestricted Praise,[12][13] which started in 2020 and featured gospel artists including Buchi, Tope Alabi, Mike Abdul, Adeleke Adeboye, Eben, and Samie Okposo.

Olaoba performed at Nigeria's biggest gospel gatherings, including the Marathon Messiah's Praise[10] concert by the Redeemed Christian Church Of God, Festival Of Life[14] (Dubai, Dublin, Italy and United Kingdom), MASS, HI-impact Praise, and COZA.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Final Say (2016)
  • Bonjour (2017)
  • My Life (2018)
  • Baba (2019)
  • Holy Gyration (2020)

Live performance compilation albums

  • Winning Praise (2019)
  • Mass (2020)

Videography

sn Video Year Released
1 Bonjour 2018[15]
2 Baba 2019[16]
3 Akanchawa 2020[17]

References

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