Qdot
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Qudus Fakoya Oluwadamilare |
| Also known as | Qdot |
| Genres | Hip-hop, Afrobeat |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Years active | 2013—present |
| Labels | Yoruba Boi Music |
Qudus Fakoya Oluwadamilare, popularly known as Qdot, is a Nigerian musician and a songwriter.[1][2] He is known for his songs "Gbese", "Alomo meta" and "Emilokan".[3] He is the CEO of Yoruba Boi Music record label and the winner of the 2019 Best Indigenous Artiste Award.[3][4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Qdot is the first born of his father. He obtained his SSCE certificate from United Secondary School and obtained his post secondary school certificate from Yaba College of Technology where he studied General Arts.[6]
Career
[edit]Qdot began his musical career when he was in elementary school.[4] He broke into limelight in 2013 with his songs "Alomo meta" and "Ibadan" where he featured another popular musician Olamide.[7][8] Qdot majorly sings in Yoruba language.[9]
Discography
[edit]Qdot has released different songs including:[7][8][10]
- "Turn Up"
- "Ijo Gelede"
- "Gbese"
- "La La Lu"
- "Orin Emi"
- "Afarawe"
- "Fuel Subsidy"
- "The Story"
- "Ole Aare"
- "Orijin"
- "Alhaji"
- "Apala New School"
- "Emilokan"
- "Jaiye"[11]
- "German"[2]
Crew
[edit]Qdot's crew is made up of twenty seven members including a vocalist, backup singers, stage dancers, percussionists, and instrumentalists.[7][8]
Awards
[edit]2020 OYA Best Indigenous Artiste.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "My song, 'Gbese' has spiritual backing —Qdot". Tribune Online. 24 November 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Qdot drops new single 'German'". P.M. News. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Qdot donates house to mum on her birthday". Tribune Online. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ a b c "Qdot wins best indigenous artiste, gifts mum a house on her birthday". The Guardian Nigeria News. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ Ogunyinka, Victor (9 November 2019). "Qdot gifts mum house on her birthday". Vanguard News. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ "Qdot: I don't fancy rapping anymore". The Nation. 16 August 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b c "Qdot soars with Emilokan". The Nation Newspaper. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ a b c "Qdot 'Alagbe' Redefying Indigenous Music On Global Scene". independent.ng. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (15 March 2022). "On 'Orin Dafidi (Psalms),' Qdot offers an improvement on 'Alagbe' [Pulse Album Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (21 November 2020). "On 'Alagbe,' Qdot's high ambition is marred by inadequate production [Pulse Album Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (10 January 2020). "Qdot parties hard in new video for, 'Jaiye'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 October 2022.