Spyro (musician)

Nigerian singer and songwriter

Spyro

Birth name| Oludipe Oluwasanmi David
Born|  (1990-10-01) 1 October 1990 (age 34)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres|

* Afrobeats
* dancehall
* afro pop

Occupations|

* Singer
* songwriter

Years active| 2017–present
Labels| TAP Music Entertainment

Musical artist

Oludipe Oluwasanmi David (born October 1, 1990) professionally known as Spyro is a Nigerian singer and songwriter, he gained widespread recognition after the release of his single "Billing" which was released in July 2022. He is best known for his song "Who is your Guy?" which was first released in November 2022 and re-released in March 2023 as a remix featuring Tiwa Savage. Spyro also has music collaborations with Mayorkun, Dremo, Sound Sultan, Diamond Platnumz, Davido and many others.[1]

## Background, education and career

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Spyro was born in Lagos and he hails from Lagos State. His primary school education was in New Mainland Children School. He then proceeded to Model College, Meiran where he completed his secondary school education. He graduated from the University of Ibadan in Oyo state.[2]

He started his musical career at a very tender age where he began singing in a church choir. He started music professionally in 2017 and he grew up choosing Usher and Joe as his mentors which has an influence in his music style. He started off as an independent artist and is still currently an independent artist under the auspices of TAP Music Entertainment.[3][4][5][6]

Spyro revealed that he had humble beginnings and struggled so much that he had to resort to seeking financial assistance from his friends from university to feed himself.[7][8]

Spyro rose to Stardom after the release of his song "Billing" in 2022 which was listed on Apple music Top 100. He later released "Who is your Guy?" in November 2022 which has amassed so much recognition, the song topped the list of most shazamed songs and Apple's Top 10 music chart in several African countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Gambia.[9] The song also became Tiwa savage and Spyro's highest-charting single[10] In 2023 The Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu picked "Who is your Guy?" as his favorite song following his re-election for a second term in office.[11] Following the success of the song, Spyro did a remix of the song featuring Tiwa savage released in March 2023. Spyro later released the visuals of the song and it has so far garnered over 150 million views on YouTube.[12] Spyro's single "Who is your guy?" was nominated for "Afrobeats single of the year" and the remix featuring Tiwa Savage was nominated and won the award for "Best Collaboration" at the Headies award 2023. He was also nominated for Headies next rated award alongside Young John, Victony, Seyi Vibez and Asake.[13][14] The song was also nominated for Best Collaboration at the AFRIMMA 2023 and won. In May 2023, Spyro announced a Uk and Europe tour, he will be touring 12 cities in the UK and about 20 European cities.[15][16]

## Controversies

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In May 2023, Spyro stirred up reactions as he said in an interview session with Cool FM that he can never collaborate with Portable stating that their kind of music doesn't align. Portable quickly responded to Spyro by questioning his accomplishment in the music industry, raising queries about his earnings and the number of shows he had performed in.[17][18][19]

## Discography

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Singles  Song title  | Year  | Featured artist(s)  | Album  | Ref(s)

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Puff puff  | 2017  | None  | Non-album single  | [20][21][22]
Funke (remix)  | 2018  | Davido, Mayorkun
Japa  | 2018  | Tobi Bakare, Dremo
Amazing  | 2019  | None
Gunshot  | 2019
Stay with me  | 2020  | Jeff Akoh
For you  | 2020  | None
102  | 2021
Billing  | 2022
Who is your guy?  | 2022
Who is your guy (remix)  | 2023  | Tiwa Savage
For You  | 2023  | Diamond platnumz, Teni, Iyanya | [23]
Only Fine Girl  | 2023  | None  |  |
Next Rated  | 2023  | None  | EP  |
Only Fine Girl (remix)  | 2023  | Simi |  | 17
No Gree For Anybody (NGFA)  | 2024  | None  | Non-album single  | [24]
Shutdown  | 2024  | Phyno | Non-album single  | [25]
As featured Artiste  Song title  | Year  | Other artist(s)  | Album  | Ref(s)

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Count Your blessings  | 2023  | Dj Neptune | Non-album single  | [26]
Bounce  | 2023  | Bu$h  | Single  |

## Awards and nominations

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Year  | Awards ceremony  | Award description(s)  | Nominated work  | Results  | Ref(s)

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2023  | The Headies | Best Collaboration | Who is Your guy remix (featuring Tiwa Savage)  | Won  | [13]
Next Rated  | Himself  | Nominated
Afrobeats single of the year  | Who is Your guy?  | Nominated
2023  | AFRIMMA | Best Collaboration | Who is Your guy remix (featuring Tiwa Savage)  | Won  | [27]

## References

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1. ^ "Spyro recruits Tiwa Savage for 'Who Is Your Guy?' remix". Pulse Nigeria. 2023-03-03. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
2. ^ "Spyro recounts journey to success as he visits University of Ibadan". NotjustOk. 2024-03-25. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
3. ^ Daramola, Ibukunoluwa (2024-01-22). "My father was a pastor and he made me hate God - musician Spyro". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
4. ^ Abulude, Samuel (2024-01-25). "How My Clergy-Dad Made Me Hate God - Spyro". Retrieved 2024-06-15.
5. ^ Itodo, Sunny Green (2024-01-22). "Dad didn't support my music, I sold recharge cards to buy studio time - Spyro". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
6. ^ Peaceman, Pandora (2024-01-22). "Spyro Recounts Father Not Supporting His Music Career - New Telegraph". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
7. ^ "Spyro recounts pre-stardom sapa moments and how he begged for food". Pulse Nigeria. 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
8. ^ Halima (2023-03-21). "I used to beg people to eat but God changed my story – Singer, Spyro opens up". Talk of Naija. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
9. ^ ada (2023-04-03). "Spyro Biography, Age, Real Name, Songs, Education". 9ja Daily. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
10. ^ Ihejirika, Uzoma (2023-03-21). "TurnTable Top 100: Spyro & Tiwa Savage Are Atop The Charts". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
11. ^ Newspaper, Vanguard (2023-03-22). "Video: Sanwo-Olu picks Spyro's 'Who's Your Guy' as favourite song after victory".
12. ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-03-03). "New Music + Video: Spyro ft Tiwa Savage – Who's Your Guy? Remix". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
13. ^ a b Akinyode, Peace (2023-07-12). "Full list: 2023 Headies nominations". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
14. ^ Obi, Charity (2023-07-12). "2023 Headies: Asake, Victony, Spyro nominated for 'Next Rated' – See Full List". Retrieved 2023-07-13.
15. ^ "Nigerian artiste Spyro credits music success to God as tour in Europe begins". www.battabox.com. 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
16. ^ "Spyro announces UK Tour". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-05-27. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
17. ^ Itodo, Sunny Green (2023-05-21). "Why I'll never collaborate with Portable - Spyro". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
18. ^ "Portable fumes as Spyro says he can't collaborate with him". TheCable Lifestyle. 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
19. ^ Itodo, Sunny Green (2023-05-21). "Portable calls out Spyro, for declining to collaborate with him". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
20. ^ BellaNaija.com (2018-08-03). "New Music: Spyro feat. Davido & Mayorkun – Funke (Remix)". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
21. ^ Yhusuff, aL (2023-04-14). "Spyro - Funke (Remix) ft. Davido & Mayorkun". tooXclusive. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
22. ^ "Spyro X Tobi Bakre X Dremo - Japa". NotjustOk. 2018-10-03. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
23. ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-07-08). "New Music: Spyro feat. Diamond Platnumz, Teni & Iyanya — For You". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
24. ^ "Spyro drops new single 'No Gree For Anybody'". NotjustOk. 2024-01-12. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
25. ^ Chidera, Acholonu (2024-03-26). "Spyro Teases New Single Featuring Phyno". OloriSuperGal. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
26. ^ Team, Carmart (2023-04-20). "Spyro "Who's Your Guy Singer" Biography, Career, Cars, & Net Worth". Carmart blog. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
27. ^ "How Nigerian Artists Dominated AFRIMMA 2023 – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-06-15.