Bidemi Olaoba

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

Bidemi Olaoba
Background information
Birth nameAbidemi Ayodeji Ogunmolu
OriginIkale, Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Worship leader
Years active2012- present
Labels
  • Olaoba Entertainment
Associated actsNathaniel Bassey Tope Alabi Mike Abdul Mercy Chinwo Tim Godfrey Lara George

Biography

Early life

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


Musical career

Known for his popular phrase "The Bible Says",[4][5][6] Olaoba Started his musical career as a worship leader from the choir at Christ Apostolic Church[7] and has since been 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 the year 2016.[8]

Olaoba was introduced majorly as an artist, when he was invited to perform Marathon Praise,[9][10] an event organized by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, and then gained popularity. He has six studio singles, two live performance compilations, and various collaborations with popular gospel artists. Olaoba has travelled to different nations and continents including Europe, America and several nations in the African continent to perform at several events, he has also held several virtual concerts and is the pioneer of the virtual concert Unrestricted Praise[11][12] which started in 2020 which featured gospel artists like Buchi, Tope Alabi, Mike Abdul, Adeleke Adeboye, Eben, Samie Okposo and has had eight episodes.

Olaoba has performed at some of Nigeria's biggest gospel gatherings, including the Marathon Messiah's Praise[9] concert by the Redeemed Christian Church Of God, Festival Of Life[13] (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 Prase (2019)
  • Mass (2020)

Videography
sn Video Year Released
1 Bonjour 2018[14]
2 Baba 2019[15]
3 Akanchawa 2020[16]

References
  1. "Messages of hope needed now more than ever –Bidemi Olaoba". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  2. Oma, Zowonu. "Unrestricted Praise".
  3. "Unrestricted Praises".
  4. "Bidemi Olaoba Bonjour Release".
  5. "The Bible Says".
  6. "Bidemi Olaoba". Encounter 5.0. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
  7. Oma, Zowonu (2017-02-09). "'I'm a Lover of Music'". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
  8. Oma. "Bidemi Releases New Single".
  9. "Marathon Praise". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  10. Oma, Zowonu. "Marathon Praise Official website".
  11. Oma. "Bidemi Olaoba, others for 'unrestricted praises".
  12. "Olaoba, Tope Alabi, Sammie Okposo, Eben, Young Bishop others rock Unrestricted Praise Concert".
  13. "Chapel Of Transfiguration Website".
  14. "Bidemi Olaoba - Bonjour Official Video". Notjustok. Jan 19, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  15. Olaboye, Moses (2019-09-29). "(Music + Video): Bidemi Olaoba – Baba". Gospelloop.com. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  16. "Bidemi Olaoba preaches hope in Akanchawa". Punch Newspapers. 2021-05-09. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
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