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Spyro
Full Name: Oludipe Oluwasanmi David
● Stage Name: Spyro
● Born: 1997 (Age 26-27 as of 2024)
● Origin: Ekiti State, Nigeria
Education
○ Studied Mass Communication at [University Name]
○ Began music career while in school
Career Beginnings
● Started as a ghostwriter for established artists
● Gained recognition after writing hits for Praiz, Solidstar, and others
● Transitioned to performing artist in 2021
Breakthrough & Rise to Fame
● 2022: Released viral hit “Who Is Your Guy?”
○ Peaked at #1 on Apple Music Nigeria
○ Over 50 million streams across platforms
○ Spawned a remix featuring Tiwa Savage
● 2023: Follow-up success with “Billing” featuring Kizz Daniel
Musical Style
Signature Sound: Afro-pop with highlife influences
Known For: Catchy hooks, romantic lyrics, smooth vocals
Influences: 2Baba, Wizkid, Burna Boy
Discography
Hit Singles:
● “Who Is Your Guy?” (2022)
● “Who Is Your Guy? (Remix)” ft. Tiwa Savage (2023)
● “Billing” ft. Kizz Daniel (2023)
● “Tonight” (2024)
EPs/Albums:
● “Stand by You EP”(2024)
● “Next rated” (2023)
● “Rethabile” (1995)
Awards & Nominations
Headies Award for “Next Rated Artist” (Nominee, 2023)
AFRIMA Award for “Best New Artist” (Nominee, 2023)
City People Music Award for “Revelation of the Year” (2023)
● [Other Notable Artists]
Personal Life
● Keeps private about relationships
● Active on Instagram (@iam_spyro) with 1M+ followers
● Known for his fashionable style
Recent Projects (2024)
● Released “Tonight” (2024)
● Announced debut EP/album
● Going on first international tour
Legacy
● One of Nigeria’s fastest-rising new-gen artists
● Proved the power of songwriting in Afrobeats
● Brought back highlife influences to mainstream pop
