YBNL

Record label in Lagos, Nigeria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

YBNL Nation (an acronym for Yahoo Boy No Laptop Nation), or simply YBNL, is an independent record label founded by Olamide in 2012.[1][2]

Founded2012 (2012)
FounderOlamide
StatusActive
DistributorEmpire Distribution
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YBNL Nation
YBNL official logo
Founded2012 (2012)
FounderOlamide
StatusActive
DistributorEmpire Distribution
GenreVarious
Country of originNigeria
LocationLagos State
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In 2020, Billboard magazine named YBNL as one of "the Gatekeepers" of the Nigerian music industry.[3]

History

YBNL Nation was founded during Olamide's time at ID Cabasa's Coded Tunes. Alongside Pheelz, he wanted a platform that supported collaboration among artists and producers.[4] Olamide also used his growing earnings to mentor emerging talent, saying he needed to "spend money on people." This approach helped YBNL Nation develop several notable Nigerian artists.[5] On 19 February 2020, YBNL Nation signed a distribution and publishing deal with Empire Distribution.[6]

Artists

Current acts

Former acts

Producers

Disc Jockey

Plugger

Manager

  • Alexander Okeke
  • Oluwaseun Fasehun[15]

Releases

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Year Album title Album Details
2012 YBNL
2013 Baddest Guy Ever Liveth
  • Released: November 7, 2013
  • Artiste: Olamide
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
2014 Street OT
  • Released: November 14, 2014
  • Artiste: Olamide
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
2015 2 Kings
  • Released: April 1, 2015
  • Artiste: Olamide (with Phyno)
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
Eyan Mayweather
  • Released: November 23, 2015
  • Artiste: Olamide
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
2016 Y.A.G.I
  • Released: March 17, 2016
  • Artiste: Lil Kesh
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
Gold
  • Released: July 28, 2016
  • Artiste: Adekunle Gold
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
2017 Lagos Nawa
  • Released: November 17, 2017
  • Artiste: Olamide
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
2018 YBNL Mafia Family
  • Released: December 14, 2018
  • Artiste: YBNL Mafia Family
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
2019 Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps
  • Released: November 29, 2019
  • Artiste: Fireboy DML
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
2020 999 (EP)
  • Released: February 9, 2020
  • Artiste: Olamide
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
Apollo
  • Released: August 20, 2020
  • Artiste: Fireboy DML
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
Carpe Diem
  • Released: October 7, 2020
  • Artiste: Olamide
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
2021 UY Scuti
  • Released: June 18, 2021
  • Artiste: Olamide
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
2022 Ololade Asake
  • Released: February 16, 2022
  • Artiste: Asake
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
Playboy
  • Released: August 5, 2022
  • Artiste: Fireboy DML
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
Mr. Money with the Vibe
  • Released: September 7, 2022
  • Artiste: Asake
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
2023 Work of Art
  • Released: June 15, 2023
  • Artiste: Asake
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
Unruly
  • Released: August 8, 2023
  • Artiste: Olamide
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
2024 Ikigai / 生き甲斐 (Vol. 1)
  • Released: June 26, 2024
  • Artiste: Olamide
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
Lungu Boy
  • Released: August 8, 2024
  • Artiste: Asake
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
Adedamola
  • Released: August 29, 2024
  • Artiste: Fireboy DML
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
2025 Olamidé (album)
  • Released: June 19, 2025
  • Artiste: Olamide
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
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Awards and nominations

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Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2015 City People Entertainment Awards Record Label of the Year Nominated [16]
2016 Won [17]
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References

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