Seyi Vibez
Background information
Birth nameBalogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi
Also known asVibez Boy
Born (2000-07-12) 12 July 2000
Ketu, Lagos, Nigeria
Occupation(s)Singer • Songwriter
Years active2019–present
YouTube information
ChannelsSeyi Vibez
Subscribers146K
Total views48,680,796 Million

Last updated: 18 January 2024

Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi (born 12 July 2000),[1][2] known professionally as Seyi Vibez,[3] is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is known for his breakthrough single "Chance (Na Ham)" from his second studio album Billion Dollar Baby which debuted at No. 19 on the UK Afrobeats singles chart and peaked number 7 on the TurnTable Top 100 chart.[4][5]

Early life and career

Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi was born on 12 July 2000 in Ketu, Lagos State, where he spent his early life before moving to Ikorodu, Lagos State, where he grew up. Seyi Vibez debuted in 2019 with his single "Anybody". He first gained popularity in 2021 following the release of his single "Godsent",[6] same year he released his debut studio album No Seyi No Vibez (NSNV),[7] his second studio album Billion Dollar Baby with the Mixtape "Billion Dollar Baby 2.0" was released in 2022,[8][9] the album peaked number 1 on the Turntable 50 albums chart.[10] Same year he was cited as one of the 16 African artistes to watch by MoreBranches.[11]

On 6 January 2023, Seyi Vibez released his 5 tracked debut Extended play, "Memory Card",[12][13][14][15][16] with guest feature from American rapper YXNG K.A. First week of launching the Ep, it garnered over 6.30 million streams with four track from the Ep dominating the Turntable top 10 chart and was listed by Pan African Music as one of the 10 best albums of January 2023.[17][18]

On February 2, 2023, "Let There Be Light" by fellow Nigerian star Zlatan featuring Seyi Vibez was released. The song debuted at No. 14 on Apple Music top 100 Nigeria chart.[19][20][21][22] In the month of August, he released, ''Jajoo",[23] and featured in a song by kizz Daniel. [24]

In August 2023, Seyi Vibez was announced as the brand ambassador of Cardtonic, one the leading gift card exchange platform in Nigeria and Ghana [25]


In September 2023, At the 16th Headies Award, Seyi Vibez won the Best Street-Hop Artiste with his "Chance (Na Ham)".[26][27].

Death of Mother

On March 16 2023, Seyi Vibez experienced a profound personal loss as he announced the passing of his mother. Taking to his Instagram page, the talented artist shared the devastating news, describing it as the "darkest day" of his life. While he did not disclose the cause of his mother's death, he expressed his eternal love for her.

In his heartfelt message, Seyi Vibez paid tribute to his late mother, highlighting the impact she had on his life and expressing his profound grief. The loss of his mother undoubtedly marks a significant turning point in his personal journey and may influence his artistry moving forward.

Feud with Zinoleesky

Seyi Vibez found himself embroiled in a feud with fellow Nigerian artist Zinoleesky. The conflict between the two singers escalated when they took to social media to exchange words and air their grievances. The feud started with Zinoleesky advising Seyi Vibez to revert to his previous musical style and also suggesting improvements for his studio. Seyi Vibez, in response, urged Zinoleesky to refrain from speaking until he could afford a new house, alluding to Zinoleesky's recent purchase of a new property.

The public dispute between Zinoleesky and Seyi Vibez has attracted significant attention within the music industry and among their respective fan bases. Many fans and followers have expressed their opinions and speculated on the possible motivations behind the feud. The ongoing conflict between the two artists has sparked curiosity about the future dynamics of their relationship and the impact it may have on their music careers.

Critical reception

Okay Africa listed "Alaska" a single from his debut extended play as one of the best songs in Nigeria.[28]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

References

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  2. Sare, Watimagbo (31 January 2023). "Afro-Fuji singer, Seyi Vibez, refutes claims he falsified his age". TheNiche.Ng. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  3. "Seyi Vibez Consolidates with 'Billion Dollar Baby' – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  4. Adebiyi, Adeayo (2023-01-12). "Rema's 'Calm Down' reaches new peak on UK official singles chart, Seyi Vibez's 'Chance' makes debut". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  5. "TurnTable Charts | Official Nigeria Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  6. Omotoso, Idris (2022-11-02). "Seyi Vibez Proclaims Hustler's Anthem In Debut Studio Album, "Billion Dollar Baby" —". Soundcity. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  7. "Seyi Vibez' "Memory Card" EP Review: An Intentional Execution". MoreBranches. 2023-01-16. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  8. Adebiyi, Adeayo (2022-11-08). "Seyi Vibez makes a bold play for the mainstream in 'Billion Dollar Baby'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  9. Mudasiru, Wisdom (2023-01-05). "Seyi Vibez Unlocks Visuals For Hit Single "Chance (Na Ham)"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  10. "TurnTable Charts | Official Top 50 Albums". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  11. "16 Artists To Watch Out For In 2022". MoreBranches. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  12. "DOWNLOAD: Seyi Vibez drops five-track EP 'Memory Card'". TheCable Lifestyle. 2023-01-06. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
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  17. "Seyi Vibez's Unconventional Strategy is Working: Memory Card Had More Streams Than Billion Dollar 2.0 and Billion Dollar Baby". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  18. "10 best albums of January 2023". PAM - Pan African Music. 2023-01-31. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  19. Adebiyi, Adeayo (2023-02-02). "Zlatan teams up with Seyi Vibez for new hit single, 'Let There Be Light'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  20. "Top 100: Nigeria". Apple Music. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  21. "#BestNewMusic: Asake's starts the year with "Yoga," Zlatan Ibile joins forces with Seyi Vibez, Wande Coal & Olamide o". MoreBranches. 2023-02-03. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  22. "DOWNLOAD: Zlatan, Seyi Vibez combine for 'Let There Be Light'". TheCable Lifestyle. 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  23. Pushedi (2023-08-16). "Seyi Vibez – Jajoo ft. Q-young (Mp3 Download)". PUSHEDI. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  24. Admin (2023-08-21). "Kizz Daniel - Unleash Ft. Zinoleesky, Seyi Vibez On This Song & Poco Lee (Mp3 Download)". PUSHEDI. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  25. Content, Branded (2023-08-18). "Seyi Vibez, Rising Afrobeats Star, Teams Up with Cardtonic as Brand Ambassador". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  26. Nwa, Ifunanya (2023-09-04). "Seyi Vibes wins best street-hop artiste at the 16th headies award". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  27. Grein, Paul (2023-09-04). "Rema, Burna Boy Top 2023 Headies Awards: Full Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  28. "Nigerian Music: The Best Nigerian Songs Out Right Now - OkayAfrica". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
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