Qdot
Qdot | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Qdot |
| Born | Qudus Fakoya Oluwadamilare |
| Genres | Hip-hop, Afrobeat |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Years active | 2013—present |
| Label | Yoruba Boi Music |
Qudus Fakoya Oluwadamilareⓘ, also known as Qdot, is a Nigerian musician and a songwriter.[1][2] He is known for his songs "Gbese", "Alomo meta" and "Emilokan".[3] He is the CEO of Yoruba Boi Music record label and the winner of the 2019 Best Indigenous Artiste Award.[3][4][5]
Early life and education
Qdot is the first born of his father. He obtained his SSCE certificate from United Secondary School and obtained his post secondary school certificate from Yaba College of Technology where he studied General Arts.[6]
Career
Qdot began his musical career when he was in elementary school.[4] He broke into limelight in 2013 with his songs "Alomo meta" and "Ibadan" where he featured another popular musician Olamide.[7][8] Qdot majorly sings in Yoruba language.[9]
Personal Life
Despite his fame, Qdot keeps his personal life private. He is currently single and focuses mainly on his music and business ventures. Known for being family-oriented, he has publicly shown care and respect for his parents and cultural heritage. On September 28 2025, Qdot was robbed in his own apartment in Lagos State of Nigeria and that led to the release of his latest track, "28 of SEPT”.[10]
September 28 by Qdot is a Nigerian storytelling song that recounts a traumatic robbery and near-death experience on September 28, the lyrics vividly describe fear, violence, and survival, while questioning security failures and the fragility of human life.[10]
Discography
Qdot has released a variety of singles and projects throughout his career, including:
| Song / Project | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| "Fuel Subsidy" | 2012 | Single |
| "The Story" | 2012 | Single |
| "Afarawe" | 2012 | Single |
| "Orin Emi" | 2013 | Single |
| "Alhaji" | 2015 | Single |
| "Turn Up" | 2016 | Single |
| "Ijo Gelede" | 2017 | Single |
| "La La Lu" | 2017 | Single |
| "Apala New School" | 2017 | Single |
| "Orijin" | 2019 | Single |
| "Gbese" | 2020 | Single |
| "Jaiye" | 2020 | Single |
| "Alagbe" | 2020 | Album |
| "Ole Aare" | 2020 | Single |
| "German" | 2020 | Single |
| "Emilokan" | 2022 | Single |
| "BRB The Album" | 2024 | Album |
| "Omo Adugbo" | 2024 | Single |
| "Amin" | 2025 | Single |
| "Kawe" | 2025 | Single |
| "28 OF SEPT" | 2026 | Single[11] |
Featured Appearances
| Song | Lead Artist(s) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| "Oblee (Remix)" | DJ Yk Mule, Slimcase & Kashcoming | 2024 |
| "Egbon Adugbo" | ShobanksGucci | 2025 |
| "Ere (Profit)" | K Kruse | 2025 |
| "Omo Lile (Refix)" | Danny S | 2025 |
| "WONDERFUL (REMIX)" | Tmizzy Mrhorrizen | 2026 |
Crew
Qdot's crew is made up of twenty seven members including a vocalist, backup singers, stage dancers, percussionists, and instrumentalists.[7][8]
Awards
2020 OYA Best Indigenous Artiste.[4]
References
- ^ "My song, 'Gbese' has spiritual backing —Qdot". Nigerian Tribune. 24 November 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "Qdot drops new single 'German'". P.M. News. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Qdot donates house to mum on her birthday". Nigerian Tribune. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ a b c "Qdot wins best indigenous artiste, gifts mum a house on her birthday". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ Ogunyinka, Victor (9 November 2019). "Qdot gifts mum house on her birthday". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ "Qdot: I don't fancy rapping anymore". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 16 August 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Qdot soars with Emilokan". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Qdot 'Alagbe' Redefying Indigenous Music On Global Scene". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (15 March 2022). "On 'Orin Dafidi (Psalms),' Qdot offers an improvement on 'Alagbe' [Pulse Album Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Qdot Biography, Net Worth, Age, Real Name, Career And Lifestyle Full Version - Talk49ja". 14 February 2026. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ Fasan, Yewande (14 January 2026). "Qdot recalls traumatic robbery experience with new release '28 of Sept'". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 28 February 2026.