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]
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| Birth name | Abidemi Ayodeji Ogunmolu |
| Origin | Ikale, Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2012- present |
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Early life
editOlaoba was born to a Christian home and a family of six in Lagos, Nigeria. He comes from Ikale Okitipupa, Ondo State.[2] Bidemi studied Civil Engineering at the Yaba College Of Technology, Lagos and Economics[3] at the University Of Lagos, Nigeria.
Musical career
editOlaoba Started his musical career as a worship leader in the choir at Christ Apostolic Church[4] 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.[5] He became known for his popular phrase "The Bible Says".[6][7][8]
Olaoba 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 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,[11][12] 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[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
editStudio albums
edit- Final Say (2016)
- Bonjour (2017)
- My Life (2018)
- Baba (2019)
- Holy Gyration (2020)
- Niwaju Oluwa (2024)
- Gbe mi fo (2024)
- Give me chance (2024)
- Isi Gini (2024)
Live performance compilation albums
edit- Winning Praise (2019)
- Mass (2020)
Videography
edit| sn | Video | Year Released |
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| 1 | Bonjour | 2018[14] |
| 2 | Baba | 2019[15] |
| 3 | Akanchawa | 2020[16] |
References
edit- ^ "Messages of hope needed now more than ever –Bidemi Olaoba". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
- ^ Oma, Zowonu. "Unrestricted Praise". Archived from the original on 2021-01-07.
- ^ "Unrestricted Praises". Archived from the original on 2021-01-07.
- ^ Oma, Zowonu (2017-02-09). "'I'm a Lover of Music'". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- ^ Oma. "Bidemi Releases New Single". Archived from the original on 2017-11-27.
- ^ "Bidemi Olaoba Bonjour Release".
- ^ "The Bible Says". Archived from the original on 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Bidemi Olaoba". Encounter 5.0. Archived from the original on 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- ^ a b "Marathon Praise". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-02-21. Archived from the original on 2017-02-18. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ Oma, Zowonu. "Marathon Praise Official website". Archived from the original on 2014-03-02.
- ^ Oma. "Bidemi Olaoba, others for 'unrestricted praises". Archived from the original on 2020-10-23.
- ^ "Olaoba, Tope Alabi, Sammie Okposo, Eben, Young Bishop others rock Unrestricted Praise Concert". Archived from the original on 2021-01-07.
- ^ "Chapel Of Transfiguration Website". Archived from the original on 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Bidemi Olaoba - Bonjour Official Video". Notjustok. Jan 19, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- ^ Olaboye, Moses (2019-09-29). "(Music + Video): Bidemi Olaoba – Baba". Gospelloop.com. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
- ^ "Bidemi Olaoba preaches hope in Akanchawa". Punch Newspapers. 2021-05-09. Retrieved 2021-05-12.