Slimcase (singer)

Slimcase
Birth nameOluwafemi Oladapo
Born (1982-08-22) 22 August 1982 (age 41)
Lagos State, Nigeria
OriginIkorodu, Lagos
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2017– present

Oluwafemi Oladapo (born in August 22, 1982) better known as Slimcase,[1] is a Nigerian singer,[2][3][4] songwriter, hype man, and actor.[5] He is known for featuring on fellow Nigerian artist D'banj's single,"Issa Banger"[6][7] and "Gucci Snake", by Wizkid[8] with a new dance routine known as 'shaku shaku' and the street pop, genre.[9][10][11][12]

He has collaborated with Nigerian artistes like Wizkid, Tiwa Savage,[13] Yemi Alade,[14] Mr Eazi, 2Baba.

Early life[edit]

He was born in Ikorodu, Lagos State,[15] Nigeria, on August 22, 1982, and grew up in Lagos with his parents.[16] He received both his first school leaving certificate and his West African senior school certificate in Lagos, where he completed his elementary and secondary school education.[17]

Career[edit]

In 2018, he featured on commercially acclaimed Nigerian street pop single "Shepeterri" by Idowest.[18]

In 2018, he was nominated for The Headies Best Street-Hop Artiste and Best new act at Nigeria Entertainment Awards

In 2018, he won best collaboration at the City People Entertainment Awards[19]

Discography[edit]

  • Kalamo[20]
  • Furoonaire
  • Hawahoo[21]
  • Lambaxtra
  • Watch
  • Azaman feat. 2baba, Dj Neptune & Peruzzi[22]
  • Ijoba
  • Bushman
  • Pongilah feat. Zlatan[23]
  • MajeOmo
  • Mr Dickson
  • Focus Vibe
  • Otumba Lamba
  • Oshozondi
  • Oh Baby Ringtone

As featured[edit]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
2018 The Headies Best Street-Hop Artiste "Himself" Nominated [30]
Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best New Act "Himself" Nominated [31]
City People Entertainment Awards Best Collabo "Himself" Won
City People Entertainment Awards Best Collabo "Himself" Nominated [32]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Davis Exotic Homes unveils Slimcase, Mercy Alexander as brand ambassadors". 24 August 2021. Archived from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Reminisce, 9ice, Pasuma, CDQ, Slimcase headline Lagos youth week mega concert tomorrow". 11 August 2018. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Real Deal Experience Hits Lagos With Mr. Real, Slimcase". 18 August 2018. Archived from the original on 8 September 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Nigerians Troll Slimcase For Cardi B And Rihanna Collaboration". 5 January 2019. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Slimcase, Reminisce, DJ Neptune to star in Nollywood movie". 28 July 2021. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  6. ^ "D'banj Teams Up With Street Champs For 'Issa Banger', Watch The Slimcase & Mr Real – Assisted Video". 2 December 2018. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Chemistry between D'banj and I very profitable – Slimcase". 22 June 2019. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Listen to Wizkid's Catchy New Track 'Gucci Snake' Featuring Slimcase". 13 November 2018. Archived from the original on 4 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  9. ^ Ihejirika, Uzoma (2023-02-07). "For Its Next Lap, Nigeria's Street Pop Is Pushing Into Experimental Fields". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  10. ^ "How I made Shaku Shaku dance popular –Slimcase". 20 April 2018. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  11. ^ "I'm the vehicle to drive shaku shaku to the world- Slimcase". 17 April 2018. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  12. ^ "Meet the 'Oshozondi' Shaku Shaku champion, who dreams of teaching the dance to Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Usher". 8 August 2021. Archived from the original on 4 July 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  13. ^ "Watch Visuals For Enimoney's – "Diet" Featuring Reminisce, Tiwa Savage And Slim Case". 26 March 2018. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  14. ^ "YEMI ALADE GOES FOR STREET CREDIBILITY WITH SLIMCASE – BRAINEE ASSISTED 'YAJI'". 4 March 2019. Archived from the original on 4 July 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  15. ^ "Slimcase". Archived from the original on 1 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  16. ^ "For ten years I earned N15,000 per month but I now charge N1m per show –Slimcase". 10 March 2018. Archived from the original on 22 April 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  17. ^ "I'm in a complicated relationship –Slimcase". 22 June 2019. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  18. ^ "HOW THE SONG SHEPETERI SHOT ME TO LIMELIGHT – MUSIC STAR, SLIMCASE". 3 December 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  19. ^ "WINNERS EMERGE @ 2018 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". 3 November 2018. Archived from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  20. ^ "Slimcase Drops Hit Banger "Kalamo"". 31 August 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  21. ^ "Slimcase releases new single, 'Hawahoo'". 12 June 2020. Archived from the original on 15 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  22. ^ "Slimcase – "Azaman" ft. 2Baba, Peruzzi, DJ Neptune, Larry Gaaga". 1 March 2019. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  23. ^ "Slimcase and His Pongilah Virus". 7 February 2020. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  24. ^ "STREET-HOP SMASH, "SHEPETERI" BY IDOWEST AND SLIMCASE GETS A BEFITTING VIDEO Describing the mundane small-talk on dancefloors". 1 February 2018. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  25. ^ "Reactions as Wizkid set the internet buzzing with Gucci Snake'". 17 November 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  26. ^ "Listen to Wizkid's new song "Gucci Snake" Featuring Slimcase". 13 November 2018. Archived from the original on 16 May 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  27. ^ "Watch: D'banj Drops 'Mo Cover Eh' Video Featuring Slimcase". 6 July 2019. Archived from the original on 16 May 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  28. ^ "Dj Neptune Collaborates With Olamide, Slimcase, CDQ And Larry Gaaga For 'Shawa Shawa'". 28 April 2018. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  29. ^ "The 12 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month". 29 March 2019. Archived from the original on 8 September 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  30. ^ "Headies 2018: Full list of nominees". The punch newspaper. Archived from the original on 13 April 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  31. ^ "Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2018: Complete list of nominees". Music In Africa. Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  32. ^ "#CPMA2018: CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES' LIST OUT". 17 October 2017. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.


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