OLUWATIMI

OLUWATIMI ORIN LABII (real name Oluwatimilehin Adebayo Williams), born on December 28, 2003, is one of the youngest and most promising artistes in the Nigerian music industry today. With a sound and presence poised to redefine the scene, OLUWATIMI is undeniably an artiste to watch—remember where you heard about him first.

Born into a rich musical lineage, OLUWATIMI is the son of Oluwafemi Moses Ajide, a former music industry manager to legendary juju icon King Sunny Ade during the late 1970s and 1980s. True to the saying that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, OLUWATIMI began nurturing his passion for music at the tender age of six, singing in his church’s children’s choir and performing at birthday parties and fun-fair events.

Growing up, he was heavily influenced by timeless greats such as Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Femi Kuti, Lagbaja, King Sunny Ade, Buju Banton, Bob Marley, 2Pac, and DMX. He also draws inspiration from modern icons including 2Face Idibia, D’banj, Ice Prince, Seun Kuti, X Project, Mode 9, and Sauce Kid. These diverse influences are evident in OLUWATIMI’s bold sound and cheeky, conscious lyricism.

In 2015, during his early days in polytechnic, OLUWATIMI decided to take what was once a hobby more seriously. This decision marked the beginning of his journey to surprise the industry with his rare ability to seamlessly blend multiple music genres into a unique and refreshing style.His talent and dedication have not gone unnoticed. Over the years, OLUWATIMI has earned several nominations and awards, including:

• Redd’s Awards 2016 – Rookie of the Year

• Encomium Top Ten Most Promising Acts

• OEA 2017 – Next Rated Artiste

• Kwara Polytechnic Artiste of the Year 2018

• ReverbNation New Act of the Year 2019

• Ikorodu Most Promising Act 2020

• NEA Top Ten New Act (2020 & 2021)

• Nizzy Entertainment Awards 2022 – Best Street Song of the Year

• Nizzy Entertainment Awards 2022 – Best Performing Artiste of the Year

Today, OLUWATIMI stands out as a singer, rapper, songwriter, and electrifying performer. Renowned for his high-energy stagecraft, he is not the type of artiste who stands still while the backing track does all the work—he commands the stage, engages his audience, and delivers unforgettable live performances. This rare performance ethic continues to set him apart as one of the most exciting performers of his generation.