How Seyi Vibez became one of Nigeria’s most inspiring voices in contemporary music
Seyi Vibez, whose official name is Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, is a fast-rising Nigerian singer and songwriter. He first rose to fame for his single God Sent in 2021. His worldwide breakthrough came with Chance Na Ham, a single from his second studio album, Billion Dollar Baby, in 2022.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Profile summary
- Seyi Vibez's biography
- What is Seyi Vibez's record label?
- Who is the richest between Seyi Vibez and Zinoleesky?
- Did Seyi Vibez buy a Lamborghini?
- Fast facts about Seyi Vibez
Key takeaways
- Seyi Vibez has been making waves in the music industry since 2019.
- He is known for his poignant lyrics and deep melodies.
- He ranked among the best-selling Nigerian artists in 2024.
Profile summary
Real name | Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi |
Famous as | Seyi Vibez |
Gender | Male |
Date of birth | 12 July 2000 |
Age | 25 years (as of 2025) |
Zodiac sign | Cancer |
Place of birth | Ketu, Lagos State |
Current residence | Lagos, Nigeria |
Tribe | Yoruba |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Ethnicity | Black |
Religion | Islam |
Sexual orientation | Straight |
Height | 5’11’’ |
Height in centimetres | 180 |
Weight in pounds | 172 |
Weight in kilograms | 78 |
Hair colour | Black |
Eye colour | Dark brown |
Relationships status | Single |
Education | Lagos State University |
Profession | Singer, songwriter |
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Seyi Vibez's biography
Seyi Vibez is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. The hot-rising star captivated his fanbase with his soulful lyrics and addictive melodies that blend Apala, Fuji, and Amapiano. Seyi Vibez's music stays loyal to his street-style roots and has succeeded in Nigeria and abroad.
His breakout single Chance (Na Ham) from his second studio album, Billion Dollar Baby, peaked at No. 7 on Nigeria's TurnTable Top 100 chart. The album debuted at No. 19 on the UK Afrobeats chart.
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What is Seyi Vibez's age?
There are false speculations that the artist is over 30. However, Seyi Vibez's date of birth is 12 July 2000, making him 25 as of 2025. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
The Afro-Fuji singer took to X in January 2023 to share his passport, captioning it, "22 year old boy giving them headache!".
Where did Seyi Vibez come from?
Vibez was born and raised in the Ketu area of Lagos State. When he was 13, his family moved to Ikorodu due to unforeseen circumstances.
The talented singer grew up with his mother in Ikorodu, where he started his music career. Seyi Vibez's religion is Islamic.
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Seyi Vibez's family is a close-knit family, and he has been very thankful for their support of his passion for music since he was young. In an interview with Viper Magazine, the Street hop star said:
After God, my mother, father, family then my fanbase. My family is very important in my life so I don't joke. Since I dropped my first album 'Billion Dollar Baby', my family has been thankful to God.
He was particularly close to his mother. Unfortunately, Seyi Vibez's mother died in March 2024. The singer mourned her loss on Instagram, describing the day as the “darkest day of my life”. He later opened up about how his mother's death affected him and made him stop making music for a while.
Seyi Vibez said his mother was everything to him. He says he had bought her house to surprise her with, but she passed before he could hand her the gift. He said he recorded music to grieve her loss, but did not release any of it.
What is Seyi Vibes' real name?
He was born Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi. However, he is widely recognized by his stage name, Seyi Vibez. He says he got the name due to his ambitious nature since he was young:
Growing up I used to be a kid with a different view on things and just wanted different. So every time with my pals, I just always try to share and keep everyone on the same frequency as me, so they started calling me “Seyi with the vibe.”
Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi decided to turn the phrase into his professional name. The singer's unique music stays true to his stage name.
Which University did Seyi Vibez attend?
He is currently a student at Lagos State University, studying Sociology. The Nigerian Afro-pop artist attended As-Sodiq Primary School in Ketu and later enrolled at Skylights Secondary School in Agric Ikorodu.
Career
Seyi Vibez's biography reveals a passion for music from a very early age. The street hop star sensation says he enjoyed watching music videos by singers. The songs Seyi Vibez's father and brother listened to shaped his musical taste.
He says:
My earliest memories of music, my father and elder brothers listened to, the music playing on the streets at barbershops and bars and stuff.
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His brother saw his passion for music and offered to take him to a studio to see how music was made. After the visit to the studio, Seyi Vibez's first song was when he was 14 years old. However, it was not until 2019 that he made his official debut with his first single, Anybody.
Seyi first gained popularity in 2021 with the release of his single Godsent. The same year, he released his debut album, No Seyi No Vibez (NSNV). His international breakthrough came the following year with his single Chance (Na Ham) off his second studio album, Billion Dollar Baby.
Billion Dollar Baby rose to number 1 on Nigeria's TurnTable 50 albums chart and debuted at number 19 on the UK Afrobeats chart. The hit single Chance (Na Ham) peaked at 7 on the TurnTable Top 100 chart.
The rising star continued his success the following year, in January 2023, with the release of a 5-track EP, Memory Card, featuring the American rapper YXNG KA. The EP dominated the TurnTable Top 10 chart, gaining over 6.30 million streams in the first week.
In February of the same year, Let There Be Light debuted at number 14 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top 100 chart. In April 2024, Seyi Vibez, in collaboration with Muyeez, released the song Instagram, which went top 10 in less than 24 hours on Apple Music Nigeria Charts.
Seyi Vibez's studio albums and EPS
According to Genius, Seyi Vibez's songs are over 120 in total. He is widely known for his singles, including Dia Fada, Better Days Freestyle, Anybody, and Professor Peller featuring Zlatan Ibile. His most popular songs are Gwagwalada, Higher, Giza, and Chance (Na Ham).
Studio albums
Album | Year |
Billion Dollar Baby | 2022 |
Vibe Till Thy Kingdom Come | 2023 |
Thy Kingdom Come | 2023 |
Loseyi Professor | 2024 |
EPs
EP title | Year |
No Seyi, No Vibez | 2021 |
Memory Card | 2023 |
Nahamciaga | 2023 |
Children of Africa | 2025 |
Seyi Vibez is known for his surprise music release style. He has built excitement around his music drops by not announcing releases beforehand.
Seyi Vibez's critical acclaim, nominations and awards
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Seyi Vibez's street music style, which fuses Apala and Fuji with Amapiano, has earned him much critical acclaim. Pan African Music listed his album Thy Kingdom Come as one of the ten best albums of January 2023.
He won the Best Street-Hop Artist at the 16th Headies Award with his hit single Chance (Na Ham). In May 2024, he was announced as a nominee for the Best New International Act 2024 at the BET Awards Viewer's Choice.
What is Seyi Vibez's net worth?
The singer's net worth is not publicly known. He is believed to have earned a fortune from his music career and other ventures.
How old is Seyi Vibez's wife?
The rising hot star is not married as far as public information goes. Seyi keeps his private life close, so not much is known about his dating life.
What is Seyi Vibez’s height?
He is 5 feet 11 inches (180 centimetres) tall and weighs approximately 172 pounds (78 kilograms).
What is Seyi doing now?
The Afro-Fuji star is alive and still singing. In 2024, he released his sixth project, Loseyi Professor. He also launched his record label Vibez Inc. to nurture a new roster of artists. Seyi says he wants to give a chance to new artist to pursue their dreams:
The vision was to give back and also have myself glued to the music as it’s what I love.
What is Seyi Vibez's record label?
Seyi Vibez was signed to the record label Dapper Music for the distribution of his music. However, recent reports suggested he parted ways with the label following a backlash after a last-minute cancellation of his Toronto show.
The talented singer wiped his previous posts on Instagram and updated his bio to "Independent" in September 2024.
Who is the richest between Seyi Vibez and Zinoleesky?
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There is no verified information on Zinoleesky's net worth to establish whether he is richer than Vibez. Some sources allege that he is worth $1.1 million - $1.5 million, while others report his net worth to be $235,000.
Seyi Vibez's feud with Zinoleesky
The conflict between Seyi Vibez and his fellow Nigerian artist Zinoleesky went viral on social media. The issue started with Zinoleesky giving unwelcome advice to Seyi Vibez on improvements for his album.
Seyi took a jab at Zinoleesky's counseling to stop speaking until he could afford a new house (Zinoleesky had recently purchased new property). The feud has led to questions from fans wondering which artist is richer.
Did Seyi Vibez buy a Lamborghini?
The new Seyi Vibez's car is a 2020 Lamborghini Urus, estimated to be worth N450,000,000. In a video shared on Facebook, Seyi shows off his new car while sitting on top of it.
Fast facts about Seyi Vibez
- Seyi is known for his breakthrough single Chance (Na Ham).
- His album Billion Dollar Baby peaked at number 1 on the Turntable 50 albums chart.
- Seyi Vibez has been the brand ambassador of Cardtonic.
- He found himself embroiled in a feud with fellow Nigerian artist Zinoleesky.
- Seyi has a running beef with fellow Nigerian artist Portable.
Seyi Vibez is a fast-rising singer and songwriter from Nigeria. He is best known for his hit song Chance (Na Ham). This biography tells you more about the hot Afro-Fuji artist, his family, inspirations and future aspirations.
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