Omah Lay Biography (as of December 2025)
Omah Stanley Didia, professionally known as Omah Lay, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer born on May 19, 1997, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. As of December 21, 2025, he is 28 years old.
Early Life and Background
Omah Lay grew up in a musical family in Port Harcourt. His grandfather was a percussionist for the legendary highlife singer Celestine Ukwu, and his father was a drummer. This environment sparked his early interest in music. He attended Comprehensive High School and briefly enrolled at the University of Port Harcourt before dropping out to pursue music full-time.
Music Journey
Omah Lay's career began as a teenager rapping under the stage name "Lil King" in a local group. By age 16, he shifted to songwriting and production, creating beats for artists in Port Harcourt. Feeling undervalued, he went solo in 2019 with singles "Do Not Disturb" and "Hello Brother."
He signed with KeyQaad label in 2019 and moved to Lagos. His breakthrough came in 2020 with the EP Get Layd, featuring hits like "Bad Influence" (the most streamed Nigerian song on Apple Music that year) and "You." The EP topped Nigerian charts amid the global pandemic.
Later in 2020, he released the EP What Have We Done, with tracks like "Godly." In 2022, his debut album Boy Alone included global hits "Soso" and collaborations like "Attention" with Justin Bieber.
Omah Lay's style blends Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, R&B, and highlife, often exploring themes of love, heartbreak, mental health, and self-reflection—coining the term "Afro-depression" for his emotive sound.
Key milestones:
2020: Arrest in Uganda (later resolved), but boosted visibility.
2021: Won Headies Next Rated Award; remixed Justin Bieber's "Peaches."
2022–2024: International tours, including sold-out shows like O2 Academy Brixton in London (2024).
2025: Released singles like "Waist" and announced the album Clarity of Mind (originally slated for May 2025 release).
His music has amassed billions of streams, with recognitions from Apple Music (Africa Rising pioneer), BET, and Forbes Africa 30 Under 30.
Net Worth in 2025
Estimates for Omah Lay's net worth vary widely across sources, reflecting earnings from streams, tours, endorsements, and deals:
Conservative figures: $800,000–$1.5 million.
Higher estimates: Up to $3–$11 million (likely inflated).
A realistic range based on consistent reports is $1–3 million, derived from streaming royalties, sold-out international concerts (e.g., 2024 European tour), brand partnerships, and assets like luxury vehicles.
Omah Lay continues to rise as a leading voice in Afrobeats, with ongoing tours and new music solidifying his global appeal.
