Nigerian singer-songwriter Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known by his stage name Spyro, was born on October 1, 1990. He rose to prominence following the release of his 2022 hit single, “Billing.” Spyro is perhaps best recognized for his song “Who is your Guy?”, which was first released in November 2022 and then re-released as a remix in March 2023, featuring Tiwa Savage. In addition to his solo work, Spyro has collaborated with numerous other renowned artists including Mayorkun, Dremo, Sound Sultan, Diamond Platnumz, and Davido and the likes.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Oludipe Oluwasanmi David |
| Date Of Birth: | October 1, 1990 |
| State Of Origin: | Lagos |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Singer, Songwriter |
| Labels: | TAP Music Entertainment |
| Net Worth: | $350,000 |
Early Life And Education
Born Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, Spyro is a native of Lagos State, where he was raised. His educational journey began at New Mainland Children School for his primary education, and he later attended Model College, Meiran, for his secondary studies.
Spyro further pursued higher education at the University of Ibadan in Oyo State, from which he eventually graduated. Music became a part of Spyro’s life at an early age as he participated in his church choir.
Career
In 2017, Spyro embarked on a professional career in the music industry, deriving inspiration from the likes of Usher and Joe. Their stylistic imprints can be discerned in Spyro’s original sound, even as he maintains his independent artist status under the aegis of TAP Music Entertainment.
Spyro hasn’t shied away from sharing the hardships he faced in his early career, revealing that he once turned to friends from university for financial assistance just to get by. His unwavering dedication bore fruit, as his career took flight with the release of “Billing” in 2022. The hit single charted on Apple Music’s Top 100.
Spyro’s popularity soared with the unveiling of “Who is your Guy?” in November 2022. The track quickly amassed attention, dominating both the most-shazamed songs list and Apple’s Top 10 music charts across numerous African countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Gambia.
This song proved to be the most successful chart-topper for both Spyro and Tiwa Savage, who joined forces with Spyro for the remix that dropped in March 2023. Even Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, expressed his appreciation for the song by selecting it as his preferred tune following his re-election to a second term.
The momentum only grew stronger when Spyro released the music video for the song, racking up more than 150 million views on YouTube. “Who is your Guy?” scored a nomination for “Afrobeats Single of the Year,” while the remix featuring Tiwa Savage took home the “Best Collaboration” award at the Headies Awards 2023. Spyro found himself nominated for the Headies Next Rated Award alongside fellow artists such as Young John, Victony, Seyi Vibez, and Asake. The song also secured a win for “Best Collaboration” at AFRIMMA 2023. Spyro announced in May 2023 his intent to embark on a UK and Europe tour, slated to span 12 cities in the UK and approximately 20 European cities.
Personal Life
In 2024, Spyro revealed that his Canadian girlfriend had broken up with him due to a platonic female friend who had kissed him as a gesture of gratitude for his kind actions. He described the breakup as “quite painful” since he had already purchased an engagement ring and was prepared to take their relationship to the next level.
Spyro Net Worth
As of 2024, it is estimated that Nigerian singer-songwriter Spyro, known for his hit single “Who is your Guy?”, has accumulated a net worth of approximately $350,000, largely derived from his successful career in the music industry.