Ladipoe
Nigerian rapper
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Ladipo Eso,ⓘ popularly known as Ladipoe, formerly Poe, is a Nigerian rapper and singer.[1] On 28 February 2017, Ladipoe signed a record deal with Mavin Records.[2] He rose to prominence with the song "Feel Alright" where he got featured by Show Dem Camp.[2] He also released a single "Jaiye" in March 2019 before dropping the hit song, "Know You" featuring Nigerian singer, Simi. He is also a member of the Nigerian supergroup Collectiv3 and goes by the alias, “Leader of The New Revival”.
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| Born | Ladipo Eso |
| Origin | Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria |
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| Instruments | Vocals, Piano |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Label | Mavin Records |
| Website | ladipoe |
Early life and education
Ladipoe was born and raised in Lagos on April 25, 1985. He attended the University of North Carolina at Pembroke majoring in both Biology & Chemistry.[3][4] It was there he got into music and co-founded the group Lyrically Equipped with his friends Jeffrey and Kurt.[5] He was then signed to Mavin Records by Don Jazzy in 2017.[2]
Career
Poe was the first rapper to be signed to Mavin Records since re-branding in 2012 from Mo'Hits. Poe recorded his first single under the label "Man Already" produced by Altims. Poe is inspired by the Slum Village, Lupe and Little Brother.[5]
His 2021 single, "Feeling", which featured Bnxn, peaked at number one of the TurnTable Top 50 chart on 3 occasions.[6] He performed "Feeling" at the opening show of the sixth season of Big Brother Naija. The song, “Feeling” became a hit, it even hit the clubs in South Africa and is still people's favorite African song on the internet right now.[7]
When asked in November 2021, how he grew his music career in an environment rap music is less appreciated, Ladipoe told The Guardian Nigeria, that he was told when he began his musical journey that rapping had lost meaning in Nigeria that was when he released ‘Feeling,’ a song he featured Buju. the singer has continued to reflect on his struggles in the music industry, even as he continues attributes his success to his prayers to God. [8]
Discography
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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| 2020 | The Headies | Best Collaboration | "Know You" featuring Simi | Won | [14] |
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Played Hip Hop Song | Nominated | [15] | |
| BET Hip-Hop Awards | Best International Flow | Himself | Nominated | [16] | |
| 2022 | The Headies 2022 | Best Rap Single | "Feeling" (featuring Bnxn) | Won | [17] |
| 2023 | The Headies | Lyricist on the Roll | “Clowns” | Nominated | [18] |