Draft:Minz (singer)

Olúwadámilọ́lá Adédọlápọ̀ Amínù better known by his stage name Minz, is a Nigerian Afro-fusion singer-songwriter, and producer. He currently has a distribution deal with emPawa in partnership with his imprint Never Stop Elevating, an entertainment and clothing apparel. He is known for his breakthrough single "wo wo", released in 2022 as one of the lead singles off his studio album By Any Minz. On 19 January 2023, he released the remix of "wo wo" with BNXN, and Blaqbonez through NSE, and emPawa, which peaked on the week on 30 January 2023 at number 15 on the Nigeria Top 100 songs, and number 16 on the U.K Afrobeats chart.

Early life
Olúwadámilọ́lá Adédọlápọ̀ Amínù grew up in Surulere and Ajah within Lagos State. He had his primary and secondary education in Lagos, before relocating to Ogun State for his tertiary education, where he studied International Law and Diplomacy at Babcock University, and graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Laws. After his secondary education, Adédọlápọ̀ began making music as a rapper. While in the university, he began taking music production classes.

Career
In 2016, he launched his music career as a record producer, singer, and songwriter on SoundCloud. On 12 June 2016, he released "Aunty Patricia" on SoundCloud, which earned him his first airplay in Nigeria. In 2018, Minz signed a distribution deal with emPawa in partnership with his imprint Never Stop Elevating. In 2022, he launched Never Stop Elevating fashion line (aka. NSE Supply) and went on to released "Lady" through NSE on 7 July 2022 in-collaboration with emPawa. On 17 November 2022, Minz released "wo wo", which became a major hit in Nigeria. On 12 January 2023, Minz released a remix for "wo wo" with BNXN and Blaqbonez, which debuted on Apple Music Top 100 in Nigeria at number 8, and earned him his first entry on TurnTable Official Nigeria Top 100 at number 15 and on the U.K Afrobeats Singles chart at number 16.

In 2023, OkayAfrica named "wo wo" as one of the best Afrobeats songs out right now. On 25 May 2023, Minz released the music video for "wo wo" directed by Ua.x. On 23 June 2023, he released "sokoto" with Zinoleesky, through NSE & emPawa. On 28 August 2023, Minz released the music video for "sokoto" with Zinoleesky, directed by Luqman Soleman. On 3 November 2023, he released "BLESSING$" through NSE and under an executive license with emPawa Africa. On 1 December 2023, Billboard listed "BLESSING$" as one of its Afrobeats Fresh Picks of the Week. On 12 April 2024, Minz released "shadow" with Germany musician 255. On 18 April 2024, he released the music for "shadow" directed by 255, and shot in Lagos and Berlin for NSE and emPawa. On 30 April 2024, Billboard listed "shadow" as one of its Afrobeats Fresh Picks of the Week.

On 17 May 2024, Minz released "wap" with Davido through NSE and emPawa. Its accompanying music video was directed by Jyde Ajala. Shortly after the release of "wap", Minz confirmed the release date of his most anticipated studio album By Any Minz to be released on 2 August 2024, with guest appearances yet to be unveiled aside from BNXN, Blaqbonez, Zinoleesky, 255, and Davido. The project name was first unveiled on 14 April 2023 by Minz during an interview with Viper Magazine, before embarking on a 14 university tour he titled "By Any Minz Tour", which began on 3rd June 2023 and ended in June 2023.

Artistry
Minz is known for blending and fusing a variety of sounds, from Pop and R&B sounds to Afrobeats to create his sound which he named Afro-fusion.