Shaydees biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

April 2024 · 4 minute read
IntroNigerian singer-songwriter
IsSongwriter
FromNigeria
TypeMusic
Gendermale
Birth

21 September 1987, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

Age33 years
Star signVirgo
Education
University of Ilorin
Genre:
Rhythm and blues

Shadrach Adeboye Folarin (born September 21, 1987), professionally referred to as Shaydee, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and vocalist. In 2015, Shaydee was listed on notJustOk’s list of “15 Artists to Watch in 2015”. He is best known for his hit single titled “Won Gbo Mi”, featuring vocal appearance from Wizkid.

Early life and education

Born in the ancient city of Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Shaydee is the second child of four children. He left Kano with his family for Lagos at an early age. He then attended Kogi state Polytechnic for IJMB where he graduated before he transferred to Ilorin where he is a graduate of the University of Ilorin where he studied Electrical Engineering.

Career

Upon his movement from Kano to Lagos, Shaydee started singing with a friend while in secondary school. In 2010, he signed a recording contract with Cackland Records and went on to release a few songs including “Love Me Like U Used 2” and “Hands in the Air”. In April 2012, MI featured Shaydee on a song titled “Pain” off his Illegal Music II mixtape.

On June 11, 2012, Shaydee signed a recording deal with Empire Mates Entertainment, a move that helped launch his career further. He is often credited to have featured and written some songs off EME’s compilation album titled Empire Mates State of Mind which was released in 2012. Shaydee has since worked with Ice Prince, Seyi Shay, Skales, Cynthia Morgan, Legendury Beatz among others. On November 16, 2013, Shaydee collaborated with Wizkid to release a Legendury Beatz-produced freestyle titled “Won Gbo Mi”. “Won Gbo Mi” topped local music charts in the country and was widely received among music fans and critics. The video of the song was shot in Lagos and directed by Jassy Generation. It premiered on video sharing website YouTube on June 11, 2014.

On September 10, 2014, Shaydee signed an endorsement deal with Metro Taxi, a Nigeria-based taxi service company. On March 18, 2015, Shaydee released a single titled “High”, a song which earned him a nomination at the 2015 edition of The Headies. Shaydee was also nominated in the “Best R&B Artist of the Year” category at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Shaydee is reportedly working on releasing his debut studio album titled SOS which was scheduled to be released in 2016.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsCertificationsSales
NGRRSAGHAUK
Rhythm & Life
  • Released: November 25, 2016
  • Label: Empire Mates
  • Format: CD, digital download
“—” denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsCertificationsSales
NGRRSAGHAUK
Empire Mates State of Mind
(with Empire Mates Entertainment)
  • Released: June 18, 2012
  • Label: Empire Mates
  • Format: CD, digital download
“—” denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

As lead artist
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
NGAGHARSAAUSFRAUKUSUSR&B/HH
“I Want”2011Non-album singles
“My Love”2013
“Whine For Me”
“Ti E Nikan”2014
“Far Away (Adanma)”
(featuring Ayoola)
“Chakam”To be announced
“Just Incase”
(featuring Kayswitch)
“High”2015
“Carry Big Load”Non-album single
“High (Remix)”
(featuring Iyanya & A-Pass)
“Smile”2016To be announced
“—” denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeRecipient/WorkResultRef
2015The Headies 2015Best Vocal Performance (Male)“High”Nominated
2015 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest R&B Artist of The YearHimselfNominated

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