Ycee Biography
Ycee Oludemilade Martin Alejo (born January 29, 1993) is an A-list Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter who goes by the stage name Ycee.
Following the release of his song Condo, he became a prominent figure in the industry.
His popularity soared after he recorded and released the song Jagaban.
Initially signed to Tinny Entertainment, Ycee received a record deal with Sony Music, which expanded his popularity.
Consequently, he was nominated for Next Rated Artist at the 2016 Headies Awards.
Ycee Profile
- Full Name: Oludemilade Martin Alejo
- Also Known As: Ycee
- Born: 29 January, 1993 (age 29 years old)
- Birthplace: Festac Town, Lagos, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
Ycee Early Years And Education
Ycee was born in the city of Lagos on January 29, 1993. The full form of his name is Oludemilade Martin Alejo.
Due to the Yoruba background of his parents, he is from southwest Nigeria. His formative years were spent in his parents’ Festac Town home.
As a teen, Ycee was exposed to a variety of musical styles through his radio and television listening. He had a particular interest in rap music, and after encouraging himself, he decided to give it a shot.
Ycee composed dozens of rap songs in the privacy of his bedroom, which he then performed in front of his family and close friends.
As he gained confidence in his craft, he began freestyling during his secondary school peers’ lunch periods. His pals advised him to record songs in a studio to showcase his abilities.
Ycee took their counsel to heart and frequently visited a recording studio near his parents’ voices. During this time, he was able to make several mixtapes, which his community came to adore.
Thus, he received invites to perform in Lagos City at exhibitions and small concerts.
Ycee attended Dr. Soyemi Memorial Nursery and Primary School, where he received his elementary schooling.
He received his West African School Certificate from the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Ojo, after six years of study.
He graduated from the University of Lagos with a degree in Marine Biology after studying there.
Career
Ycee began his professional music career in 2012 and acquired a record deal with Tinny Entertainment shortly thereafter.
However, he silenced the music to concentrate on his studies. However, he made a comeback in 2015 with the hit song Condo.The song established him as a rapper to watch.
In the same year, he launched the hit single Jagaban. For the song’s remix, he worked with Olamide.
Omo Alhaji is another popular song by Ycee in 2015. In the 2016 remix of the song, he recruited DJ Maphorisa, a prominent South African singer, to contribute vocals.
Ycee quit Tinny Entertainment in 2019 to establish the independent music label ANBT, an acronym for Ain’t Nobody Badder Than.
In 2017, he released his debut EP, First Wave. The EP contains eight tracks. In 2018, he worked with labelmate Bella Alubo on the EP Late Night Vibrations.
Fans of Ycee finally enjoyed the pleasure of listening to his debut album, Ycee Vs. Zaheer, after years of anticipation. The project was published on November 8, 2019.
Ycee Social Media
As one of Nigeria’s top rappers, Ycee has an active social media following. He has nearly 2 million Instagram followers.
- Instagram handle – @iam_ycee
- Twitter handle – @iam_ycee
Ycee Personal Life
Ycee is an alternate nickname for Zaheer. He is 29 years of age. He is a highly handsome man with lots of female fans and is 6 feet tall. In Lagos, the music superstar resides in an upmarket apartment.
Ycee is in a committed relationship with a gorgeous young woman, but he has not disclosed her identity to the world. This is because he prefers to keep his romantic interactions discreet.
In 2018, Ycee’s gig at the O2 Academy Islington was sold out. He was nominated for the 2015 MTV Music Awards’ Revelation Of The Year Award and the 2015 All Africa Music Awards’ Best Artist in African Pop.
Ycee Net Worth
As a highly successful musician, Ycee has a solid financial situation. His estimated net worth is between $600,000 and $800,000.
Discography Juice (featuring Maleek Berry) Summa Nights Omo Alhaji Condo Jagaban Ycee Vs Zaheer Panda Shots