Get all the information about Nigerian singer and songwriter Omah Lay, including his real name, age, parents, siblings, net worth, record label, cars and house.
Stanley Omah Didia, better known as Omah Lay, is a well-known Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence in early 2020 after his independently produced song, “Holiday,” became a social media sensation.
Omah Lay Biography & Profile Summary
Stanley Omah Didia (born May 19, 1997) has been immersed in music since he was a teenager.
Omah Lay is his professional name. Beginning as a rapper, he has evolved into an A-list singer, songwriter, and record producer whose influence has spread throughout Africa.
He made his debut in the music industry with the song “You,” which is still a favourite of most Afrobeats fans. In 2021, he received the coveted Next Rated Award at the 14th Headies Music Awards.
| Full Name: | Stanley Omah Didia |
| Date of Birth: | May 19, 1997 |
| Age | 26 years old |
| Place of Birth: | Port Harcourt |
| State of Origin: | Rivers State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Singer |
| Net Worth: | $500,000 |
| Wife/Spouse: | Single |
Omah Lay Real Name
His real name is Stanley Omah Didia. He was born on May 19, 1997, and is now a renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Omah Lay Education
Omah Lay was raised in a loving and disciplined family and received a comprehensive education, as evidenced by his good grades on the Common Entrance Examination and SSCE.
Omah Lay Career
Omah Lay rose to fame with the release of his debut song, “You”, in 2020. The single turned out to be hugely successful and positioned him as one of the leading Afro-pop and Afrobeat artists in Nigeria.
He followed it up with his first EP, Get Layd, which was released in May of the same year. The project garnered massive airplay on radio and TV stations across the country and solidified Omah Lay’s status as a star artist. He also featured on top music artists’ songs, such as Olamide’s Infinity (2020) and Gyakie’s Forever (2021).
In December 2020, Omah Lay was nominated for the Next Rated Artist Award at the 14th Headies Music Awards. Later that year, he clinched this accolade after beating other contenders such as Bella Shmurda, Tems, and Oxlade; his reward was a brand-new car. Additionally, he released his second EP project titled What Have We Done at the end of 2020 which further cemented his success in the music industry.
Omah Lay Discography
Omah Lay’s discography includes “You”, “Bad Influence”, “Godly”, “Infinity”, “Confession”, “Lay You”, “Damn”, “Lolo”, “My Bebe”, “Can’t Relate” , “Ye ye ye” , “Boy Alone” , “Forever”, “What Have We Done” and “Get Layd” .
Omah Lay – Awards & Nominations
Omah Lay was awarded Next Rated Artist at the 14th Headies Music Awards in 2021.
Omah Lay – Social Media
With a large fanbase spanning Africa, Europe, and North America, Omah Lay has an impressive social media presence with over 1.2 million followers on Instagram (@omah_lay) and 698k followers on Twitter (@Omah_Lay).
Record Label
Omah Lay is part of the Sire Records family, an imprint of Warner Music Group.
Personal Life
Known for his lyrical genius and fashion sense, 25-year-old Omah Lay enjoys immense popularity in Nigeria among both young and old. He keeps dreadlocks and his faith is deeply rooted in Christianity with a close personal relationship with God. In December 2020, he was arrested alongside fellow singer Tems when they were performing in Kampala, Uganda.
Thanks to the Nigerian Foreign Affairs Ministry’s timely intervention, they were freed shortly after facing a hasty trial and returned to Nigeria unscathed. Regarding his romantic relationships, he remains private about his personal life. He currently lives in Lekki, Lagos within a serviced apartment complex.
Omah Lay House
In September 2022, Omah Lay reportedly spent half a billion Naira (N500 million) on an opulent mansion located in the highbrow Lekki neighbourhood of Lagos.
Omah Lay Parents
Omah Lay’s parents are known as Mr. Didia and Mrs. Didia; his father was a drummer during his younger years while his grandfather was also a musician – music evidently runs deep within the family!
Omah Lay Net Worth
The renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter is estimated to be worth between $500k-$900k.
