Lord of Ajasa is a Nigerian rapper and the CEO of Apashe Records. He is known for his use of Yoruba language in his rap songs, which has influenced many other artists in the Nigerian music industry.

He rose to fame with his song “Ma Yi Lo” in 2000 and has since released two albums and several singles. He has also won several awards and nominations for his rap skills. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of Yoruba rap in Nigeria.

Profile

• Full name: Olusegun Osaniyi
• Nickname: Lord of Ajasa
• Date of birth: July 16, 1982
• Age: 41 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Profession: Rapper, record producer, record label owner
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Funmilayo Osaniyi
• Children: Two sons
• Relationship status: Married
• Net worth: $3.5 million

Early Life & Education

Lord of Ajasa, who turned 41in 2023, was born on July 16, 1982, in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.

Growing up, his father was a drummer, and his mother was a singer. He became interested in rap music at an early age and started writing his lyrics in Yoruba.

He attended St. Thomas Aquinas College in Akure, where he met his friend and fellow rapper, 2Phat. He later moved to Lagos, where he enrolled in the Lagos State Polytechnic to study Quantity Surveying. He graduated in 2006.

Personal Life

Lord of Ajasa is married to Funmilayo Osaniyi, whom he met in 2004. They have two sons, Boluwatife and Motunrayo.

He is a devoted Christian and a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. He is also a philanthropist and a mentor to young aspiring rappers.

He has faced some health challenges due to peptic ulcer and has sought funds for his treatment. He has also been involved in legal disputes with his former record label, ID Cabasa’s Coded Tunes.

Career

Lord of Ajasa started his rap career in 1999 when he released his first single, “Otiya”. He gained popularity with his song “Ma Yi lo” in 2000, which was a hit in the Nigerian rap scene.

He followed it up with another successful single, “Omo Akin”, in 2001. He signed a record deal with ID Cabasa‘s Coded Tunes in 2002 and released his debut album, “It’s Too Much”, in 2005.

The album featured songs like “Esa Lo Ba De”, “Ara Awe”, and “Fe Nu Shey Street”. He also collaborated with other Nigerian artists such as 9ice, Olamide, and the late Dagrin.

In 2008, he left Coded Tunes and established his record label, Apashe Records. He released his second album, “Second Turning By the Right”, in 2008.

The album featured songs like “Le Fenu So”, “Otiya Remix”, and “See Drama”. He also collaborated with other Nigerian artists such as Sound Sultan, W4, and Terry G.

In 2010, he released a single, “Lori Ila“, which was well-received by his fans. He also featured in the song “Anytime” by Jahbless and other rappers such as Ice Prince, Reminisce, and Durella. He also performed at various shows and events across Nigeria and abroad.

In 2013, he released another single, “Koleyewon”, which was a tribute to his friend and colleague, Dagrin, who died in a car accident in 2010. He also featured in the song “Gbabe” by DJ Zeez and other rappers such as Seriki and Vector.

In 2015, he released another single, “Demo”, a diss track aimed at his former label mate, Olamide, who he accused of stealing his style and not giving him credit. He also featured in the song “Agbalumo” by Seriki and other rappers such as Reminisce and Sossick.

In 2018, he released another single, “Pantiewa, ” featuring Reminisce and Oladips. He also featured in the song “Testimony Remix” by Slowdog and other rappers such as Phyno and TJ.

In 2019, he released another single, “Legendary”, which featured Bolaji. He also featured in the song “Baba Oja” by Baddy Oosha and other rappers such as CDQ and Slimcase.

In 2020, he released another single, “Omo Akin”, a remake of his 2001 hit song. He also featured in the song “Oja Majemi” by 9ice and Olamide.

In 2021, he released another single, “Omo Ologo“, which featured 9ice. He also featured in the song “Ori” by Tipsy and Qdot.

In 2022, he released another single, “Gbogbo Omo Ile“, which featured Pasuma and Small Doctor. He was also featured in the song “Owo Ni Koko” by Danny S and Jaywon.

In 2023, he released another single, “Omo Ope“, which featured Zlatan and Naira Marley. He also featured in the song “Eyan Mayweather Remix” by Olamide, along with MI Abaga and Vector.

Net Worth

According to various sources, Lord of Ajasa has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million.

Controversy

Lord of Ajasa has been involved in some controversies in his rap career. Some of his fellow rappers and critics have accused him of plagiarism, beef, and disrespect.

His former record label, Coded Tunes, has also sued him for breach of contract and unpaid royalties. He has also faced backlash from some of his fans and the public for using vulgar language and explicit content in some of his songs.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @lordofajasa
• Twitter handle: @lordofajasa

Discography

• Otiya
• Ma Yi lo
• Omo Akin
• Esa Lo Ba De
• Ara Awe
• Fe Nu Shey Street
• Le Fenu So
• Otiya Remix
• See Drama
• Lori Ila
• Koleyewon
• Demo
• Pantiewa
• Legendary
• Omo Akin
• Omo Ologo
• Gbogbo Omo Ile
• Omo Ope

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