Biography of Omah Lay, Net Worth, Songs, Girlfriend & Facts

Though he’s just a newbie in the Nigerian music industry Omah Lay is slowing growing a an A list singer.

Due to his consistency in the Nigerian music industry and Vibes on his music, fans are requesting the Biography of Omah Lay, Net Worth, Songs.

Here Justnaijabase brings you all you need to know about the fast rising Port Harcourt born singer.

Quick Facts About Omah Lay

Full Name: Stanley Omah Didia

State Of Origin: Port Harcourt Rivers State Nigeria

Age: 23

Date Of Birth: May 19 1997

Occupation: Musician

Tribe: Ikwerre

Song Genre: AfroLife/ Afro-Fusion [fusion of Burna Boy meeting Wizkid in one voice]
Albums So Far : Two

Omah Lay Biography

Stanley Omah Didia popularly known as Omah Lay is a Nigerian songwriter and singer. He was born in Port Harcourt on May 19 1997. He is 23 years of age

Early Life

Growing up, Omah Lay started making music at very early age taking after his grandfather who was a percussionist for legendary Highlife singer Celestine Ukwu.

His dad enjoys playing drums and although he didn’t reach top heights he remains the sounded hero in their locality in terms of drumming.

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Which Tribe Is Omah Lay From?

Omah lay is from the Ikwerre tribe in Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria. A group who are mostly farmers and fishermen.

Career

During an interview, Omah Lay stated that be began music at the age of 15 when he was a producer for a very long time and the started singing again.

Omah Lay’s style of music is decribed as a fusion of Burna Boy meeting Wizkid in one voice. He’ll rather discribe his style of music as Afro-Fusion.

The singer got famous after releasing hit singles like Hello Brother and Do Not Disturb in 2019. However, he gained full recognition into the music scene with ”You” and ”Bad Influence” which was off his debut EP Get Layd

Following the validating reception of both singles, Omah Lay shared the Get Layd EP contained other songs like Damn, LoLo, and Ye Ye Ye, which he released on May 22 to rudder-stamped the endorsement of his talent.

His first single which debuted on February 14, 2020, has been streamed numerously across all major music platforms and went ahead to top charts including Cool FM Tastemakers’ chart and Soundcity Top 20.

Omah Lay has been tipped by Native Mag on their March episode of ‘Fresh Meat’ as an artist to look out for in 2020.

What is Omah Lay Record Label Name?

Omah Lay is currently signed to Dvpper Music and is the first African artiste to be highlighted by the Africa Rising Initiative launched by Apple Music, a music and video streaming platform.

Controversies

On December 23, 2020 Omah Lay got himself into trouble in Uganda. He was arrested and detained by the Ugandan police department for flouting COVID-19 Rules during a show.

He was arrested alongside fellow Nigerian female singer, Tems who wouldn’t eat until they both got their bail.

On the news of his arrest going viral, other music suppersters like Davido, Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, Wizkid all joined voices to call for there immediate release.

Few hours after the demands they got got release on administrative bail. Read More Here

On the back of that, Omah Lay who remains one of the most handsome young singers in the country was a subject of abuse after the lasbian association of Nigeria vowed to rape him anywhere they caught him. Although the singer was yet to react to they threats, we still wait to see how that turns out.

What Is Omah Lay Net Worth?

According to a reliable source, the singer who already has several endorsement deals with different companies has a net worth estimated at over £700,000 making him one of the richest young singers in Nigeria.

Who is Omah Lay Girlfriend?

Omah Lay has a girlfriend, but he has not made any public announcement on it. Not so the girl, who loudly calls herself “Omah’s Girlfriend on Twitter”. In a post in late 2020, she had shared a clip of what appeared to be two of them together.

https://twitter.com/mishoecee/status/1329509481168969730?s=20

For caption, she had stated that Omah Lay had made it known to her that she is his girlfriend. A couple of crying emojis indicated she was emotional about him finally saying that.

She apologized because the clip wasn’t particularly clear. She tagged Omah Lay to it. Omah Lay did not refute her claims, so it is safe to say she is indeed his girlfriend. You can watch the clip below.