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Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael (born 19 December 1994), known professionally as Zlatan, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and dancer.^[1] In 2014, he won the Airtel-sponsored One Mic talent show held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.^[2] Towards the end of 2018, Zlatan released a single titled "Zanku", with a new dance routine of the same name.^[3] In November 2019, he released his debut studio album Zanku, an acronym for Zlatan Abeg No Kills Us.^[4]

Zlatan
Birth name	Omoniyi Zlatan Raphael
Also known as	Zlatan Ibile
Born	December 19, 1994
Genres	Afrobeats hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper singer songwriter dancer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2011–present
Associated acts	Naira Marley Davido Burna Boy Olamide

CareerEdit

Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael was born and raised in Lagos, but has family roots in Ekiti State. In 2011, he graduated with a national diploma in business administration from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic.^[5][6] Zlatan decided to pursue a career in music after graduating high school.^[7] When he was 19 years old, he won the Airtel-sponsored "One Mic Campus Tour" music competition, which was held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.^[8] He gained recognition in the Nigerian music industry after releasing the Olamide-assisted track "My Body" in 2017.^[9][10]

Zlatan gained further exposure following his collaboration with Chinko Ekun and Lil Kesh on the 2018 hit single "Able God".^[11] Shortly afterwards, he dropped "Zanku", a song that was accompanied by a dance routine of the same name.^[12] Towards the end of 2018, Zlatan released the Davido-assisted track "Osanle".^[13] In early 2019, he released "Glory" before being featured on Burna Boy's "Killin Dem", a track from the latter's fourth studio album African Giant. Shortly afterwards, he was featured on Ceeza Milli's "Flenjo" and Naira Marley's "Am I a Yahoo Boy".^[14] On 26 July 2019, Zlatan announced he signed an endorsement deal with Coca-Cola.^[15]

Arrest and releaseEdit

In May 2019, the EFCC arrested Zlatan and a few others in connection with an alleged case of internet fraud and money laundering.^[16][17] A few days later, he was released on administrative bail.^[18]

DiscographyEdit

Studio albumsEdit

• Zanku (2019)

SinglesEdit

As lead artist

Year	Title	Album	Ref
2016	"Odun Yi" (featuring Spaceboi)	Non-album single	[19]
2017	"Omoge"		[20]
	"My Body" (featuring Olamide)		[21]
2018	"Jogor" (featuring Lil Kesh and Naira Marley)		[22]
	"Zanku (Legwork)"		[23]
	"Oja"		[24]
	"Osanle" (featuring Davido)		[25]
2019	"This Year"
	"4 Days in Ekohtiebo"		[26]
	"Killin Dem" (with Burna Boy)	African Giant
	"Shotan" (featuring Tiwa Savage)	Non-album single
	"Bolanle" (with IVD)
	"Gbeku" (featuring Burna Boy)		[27]

As featured artist

Year	Title	Album	Ref
2019	"Jo" (Dammy Krane featuring Zlatan and Olamide)	Non-album single	[28]
	"Am I a Yahoo Boy" (Naira Marley featuring Zlatan)
	"Kowope" (HDT featuring Zlatan and GCN)		[29]
	"Flenjo" (Ceeza Milli featring Zlatan)
	Lock Up (Davolee ft. Zlatan)		[30]
	"Chacha" (Remix) (Harrysong featuring Zlatan)
	"Onye Eze 2.0" (CDQ featuring Zlatan)		[31]
	"Gelato" (DJ Cuppy featuring Zlatan)		[32]

Awards and nominationsEdit

Year	Event	Prize	Recipient	Result	Ref
2018	City People Music Awards	Rookie of the Year	Himself	Nominated	[33]
2019	The Headies	Next Rated		Nominated	[34]
		Best Street Hop Artiste	Zlatan for "Zanku (Legwork)"	Nominated
		Best Collaboration	Burna Boy and Zlatan for "Killin Dem"	Won
		Song of the Year	"Legwork"	Nominated
	African Muzik Magazine Awards	Best New Act	Himself	Won	[35]
		Best Collaboration	Burna Boy and Zlatan for "Killin Dem"	Won
		Song of the Year	"Killin Dem"	Won