Lyta Biography – In this article, we will discuss everything about Lyta; Early life, biodata, career, controversy, Time with YBNL, Marlian Music and Net Worth
Opeyemi Babatunde Rahim, popularly known as Lyta, is a Nigerian Singer, songwriter, and stage performer. Although he had been performing many shows and had some albums, he rose to fame after performing the song titled “Time” which got the attention of the YBNL Nation Boss Olamide Baddo and was signed into the record label alongside Limerick in 2018.
Lyta bio-Data In Full Details
- Stage name: Lyta
- Birth name: Opeyemi Babatunde Rahim
- Religion: Muslim
- State of Origin: Kwara State
- Relationship: Ex-girlfriend Kemi Ayorinde / Coco Brown rumored spouse.
- Occupation: Musician
- Education: He attended an Arabic School at Ile Kewu . Non-graduate
- Children:1
- Net worth:$150,000
- Age:25
Lyta’s Early life and career
Opeyemi Babatunde Rahim was born on July 4th, 1998 in Kwara state Southwest of Nigeria, and grew up in the suburb of Ajegunle, Lagos State with his parents Mr and Mrs Rahim. Lyta’s mother, Mrs Rahim is blind, and the singer admitted that his blind mother is the main reason why he is into music. Lyta’s Dad has been a major support to his son’s musical career.
Lyta started his musical career as a member of Ile Kewu a music group at his local mosque in Kwara state. On the 3rd of February 2018, his musical career got higher when he got a record deal with YBNL Nation which lasted for some time. In May 2019, Lyta confirmed his exit from YNBL Nation on Naijaloaded TV, and in 2020, he was signed into the Marlians records by Naira Marley.
Lyta Education
The talented singer had his primary and secondary education in Ajegunle, Lagos State. There is no available information confirming whether he attended the university or intends to further his education.
Why did Lyta leave YBNL Nation?
Olamide Baddo owner of the YBNL Nation record label studio stated Guardian Life, saying that the Singer Lyta refused to follow the promotion calendar created by YBNL.
The singer Lyta stated that he left YBNL because he never signed a written contract with the record label adding that he was paid around 50,000 to 80,000 to perform.
In a news report, Olamide mentioned that Lyta claims he has someone who wants to sign him and requested his former boss Olamide to give him his blessings. Although Olamide approved his request the Baddo singer said he knew Lyta was lying.
Who is Lyta’s wife in 2023?
In September 2021, the singer reunited with his son and baby mama Kemi Ayorinde, although Rumor has it that he and his fellow singer, CocoBrown, are in a relationship. There is no concrete evidence of Lyta being married to anyone.
Which record label is Lyta on?
After leaving the YBNL Nation in May 2019, he was signed to Marlian Records owned by Naira Marley where he produced his first single “Hold Me Down (Omo Gidi)”.
Lyta’s songs
Lyta has released a lot of songs and we will list them below;
- Ramadan (2020)
- Everybody (2020)
- Mawobe (2020)
- Are You Sure (2021)
- High Vibration (2021)
- Diffrent Conversation Live 4 (2021)
- Diamond (2021)
- Ghetto Life (2021)
- Kana (2021)
- Outside (2022 Honey (2015)
- Are You Ready (2016)
- Time (2018)
- Cherry Eyes (2018)
- No More Ghost (2018)
- Unread (2018)
- Poison (2018)
- SelfMade (2018)
- Save Me (2018)
- Pure Water (2019)
- Lowo ft Wale Turner (2019)
- Monalisa (2019)
- Worry (2019)
Lyta’s house and cars 2023
Sometime around February 2018, the young artist bought a Toyota Camry car also known as Camry Muscle when he was 18 years of age and there are also a few cars that he was seen with, which could also be his. Concerning his house, there is no information about his residence although his baby mama name kemi Ayorinde recently bought a house in the UK, this indicates that the Singer himself would possibly be living in luxury.
Movies featured
The talented singer featured in a few movies which include:
- Industreet
- Best friends in the world
Lyta and Davido
The singer became close to Davido after the release of his song “Monalisa which attracted Davido and later, they did a remix of the song together.
Award and Nominations
In 2019, the artist and songwriter was nominated for several awards although he didn’t win any. The awards he was nominated for will be listed below:
- Headies Next Rated Award
- City People’s Most Promising Act of the Year Award
- Headies Best Street-Hop Artiste Award
- City People Best New Act Of the Year Award
Lyta Social Media Accounts
- Instagram: @official_lyta
- Twitter: @official_lyta
- Facebook: @officiallyta