Slimcase, whose birth name is Oluwafemi Oladapo Oke‑Eko, was born on 22 August 1982 in Ikorodu, Lagos State. He grew up in a modest household, describing himself as "raised by the streets," and spent about ten years working factory jobs, including at a dry gin company and the Dangote Group, before turning to entertainment. After completing primary and secondary school in Lagos, he began as a comedian and MC, recording his first vocals in 2011 with producer Beat by Sars at a studio near the University of Lagos. Initially a rapper influenced by Eminem, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent and Dr Dre, he gained nationwide attention during the 2017–2018 "Shaku Shaku" wave with tracks such as "Oshozondi" and Idowest's "Shepeteri". Between 2018 and 2019 he collaborated with top artists including Wizkid on "Gucci Snake", D'banj on "Issa Banger", Yemi Alade on "Shakpati" and Tiwa Savage on "Diet". His 2019 single "Azaman", featuring 2Baba and Peruzzi, became a major hit. From 2024 to 2026 he released songs like "Oblee (Remix)" and "Ko Skary Mo" while shifting focus to Nollywood, appearing in "Omo Ghetto: The Saga" and "Shanty Town". He also runs the Slim K Show, a digital content platform. Awards include the 2018 City People Entertainment Award for Best Collaboration, with nominations at The Headies and Nigeria Entertainment Awards. In January 2026 he went viral after receiving a luxury SUV reportedly worth ₦65 million from D'banj, a gesture he defended by crediting Wizkid's earlier support; in 2025 he warned that Afrobeats was becoming oversaturated.
D'banj's gifting of a ₦65 million SUV to Slimcase sparked a viral controversy. For ordinary Nigerians, such extravagance highlights the stark gap between celebrity lifestyles and everyday financial challenges. Slimcase's reliance on high‑profile patronage to justify the gift underscores how many artists depend on wealthy benefactors for career milestones.
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