Zlatan Ibile

Biography

Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael (; born 19 December 1994), known professionally as Zlatan Ibile or simply Zlatan, is a Nigerian rapper and singer. He is the CEO and founder of Zanku records. In 2014, he won the Airtel-sponsored One Mic talent show held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
He named himself after the famous footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović, as he earlier dreamt of a career in soccer. Towards the end of 2018, ZLATAN released a single titled "Zanku×Zanku1 November 2019 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 17 tracks1Wake Up3:312Yeye Boyfriend3:283Sunita3:124Super Power4:105Love & Gain3:116Distracted4:077Gbeku3:548Compulsory Course3:549Shotan3:0610Scopatumana2:3211If You No Know3:2112Omo Olope3:1113Life2:5014Adura Agba3:1315Ko Easy World Wide3:2816Zanku (Legwork)3:0017This Year3:37", with a flagship dance routine of the same name. Based on the acceptance of the song, the name and the dance, on the 3rd of November 2019, Zlatan released his debut studio album with the same name Zanku, an acronym meaning “Zlatan Abeg No Kill Us”.

Early life and career

Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael was born and raised in Ikorodu, Lagos State but has family roots in Ijurin, Ekiti State. In 2011, he graduated with a national diploma in business administration from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. Raphael decided to pursue a career in music after graduating secondary school. When he was 19 years old, he won the Airtel-sponsored 2014 edition of "One Mic Campus Tour" music competition, which was held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He gained recognition in 2017 after releasing "My Body", which features Olamide. In 2018, Lawrence Irabor, co-owner of Alleluyah Boiz Entertainment, signed Zlatan to the record label after hearing "My Body".
Zlatan gained further exposure following his collaboration with Chinko Ekun and Lil Kesh on the 2018 hit single "Able God". Shortly afterwards, he dropped "Zanku×Zanku1 November 2019 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 17 tracks1Wake Up3:312Yeye Boyfriend3:283Sunita3:124Super Power4:105Love & Gain3:116Distracted4:077Gbeku3:548Compulsory Course3:549Shotan3:0610Scopatumana2:3211If You No Know3:2112Omo Olope3:1113Life2:5014Adura Agba3:1315Ko Easy World Wide3:2816Zanku (Legwork)3:0017This Year3:37", a song that was accompanied by a viral dance routine of the same name. Towards the end of 2018, Zlatan released the Davido-assisted track "Osanle". In early 2019, he released "Glory" before being featured on Burna Boy's "Killin Dem", a track from the latter's fourth studio album African Giant. Shortly afterwards, he was featured on Lil kesh "Flenjo" and Naira Marley's "Am I a Yahoo Boy". On 26 July 2019, Zlatan signed an endorsement deal with Coca-Cola.

2020–present: Zanku Records and EndSARS protest

On January 1, 2020, Raphael took to his Instagram page to announce the launch of his record label 'Zanku Records' with no artists unveiled. Down to February 25, he celebrated his birthday while he announced the numbers and names of acts he signed. He listed three artists named: Papisnoop, Oberz and Jamopyper. He also announced the official signing of a Videographer/Cinematographer named Visionary Pictures, his Manager 'Manager Jiggy', his Music Producer Rexxie and a PR ConsultantBiesloaded'. He made this announcement with a picture of him and seven other people via his Instagram page.
In October 2020, during the EndSARS protest, Zlatan released "Soro Soke" to express his concern over the alleged massacre of innocent youths at the 2020 Lekki shooting.

Arrest and release

In May 2019, the EFCC arrested Zlatan, Naira Marley and a few others in connection with an alleged case of internet fraud and money laundering. A few days later, he was released on administrative bail.
Spouse
In July 2026, Zlatan and his longtime partner Davita Lamai publicly announced plans for their upcoming wedding. The couple made the announcement during a private jet trip with industry colleagues, including singer Teni and media personality Toke Makinwa, while attending the wedding of music executive Soso Soberekon in Lagos. They confirmed that wedding preparations were underway, following years together after welcoming their first child in 2020 and second child in 2024.