Nigerian Rapper Oladips dies aged 28

Nigerian street-hop rapper Oladips has died at the age of 28, losing the battle to an undisclosed illness.

The rapper’s Management announced the sad news on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, expressing that he passed away in the late hours of Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The post revealed that the rapper had been battling his illness privately for the past two years.

“We are saddened to inform the general public that Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji aka OLADIPS passed away yesterday Nov’14th Tuesday evening, at exactly 10:14pm.We are still in shock as we speak! For over 2 years he has kept his battles within himself,his body is now with his family & funeral services will be announced as soon as it is concluded! The family asked that we respect their privacy in this trying time. May God give us all the fortitude to bear this great loss. (amen),” the announcement read. The rapper was said to have collapsed in the presence of his friends yesterday night.

Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper born in Ogun state, southwestern Nigeria. He is renowned for rapping in Yoruba and Pidgin English. Ola Dips kicked off his music career in 2012 with the first mic appearance on Successful (Drake ft. Trey Songz cover). He gained recognition after winning D’banj’s “King is here” competition, an award which earned him a record deal with Edge records label owned by Reminisce.

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