{{Short description|Nigerian singer (born c.1993)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2019}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Dotman | image = | caption = | image_size = | birth_name = Olatunji Oladotun Alade | alias = DOTMAN | birth_date = 1993 | birth_place = Ogun State, Nigeria | origin = Agosasa, Ipokia Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria | instrument = | genre = <nowiki>[#Afro Pop|Rap]]</nowiki> | occupation = Singer, rapper, performer. | years_active = 2014{{spaced ndash}}present | label = *He is an independent artiste, managed by *808 Recordz | associated_acts = Olamide, Davido, Mr Eazi, Terry Apala | website = www.dotmanofficial.com }}
'''Olatunji Oladotun Alade''' {{Audio|Olatunji_Oladotun_Alade.wav|listen}}(born in c.1993 in Ogun State, Nigeria), popularly known as '''Dotman''',<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Dotman|url=https://netxclusive.com/dotman/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226125909/https://netxclusive.com/dotman/ |archive-date=26 February 2021 |access-date=2021-02-06|website=Netxclusive|language=en-US}}</ref> is a Nigerian singer, rapper, performer and the CEO of 808 Recordz.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Encomium|title=Yes Melo crooner, Dotman on how he intends to take over ‘I’M INTRODUCING MY NEW SOUND’|url=http://encomium.ng/yes-melo-crooner-dotman-on-how-he-intends-to-take-over-im-introducing-my-new-sound/|website=Encomium Magazine|accessdate=2 March 2017}}</ref> He is most famous for his hit singles "Akube", "My Woman", "Afro Girl" and "Omoge".
==Career== Olatunji Oladotun Alade was born in Agosasa, Ipokia, Ogun State, Nigeria and is a member of the Yoruba ethnic group in South-Western Nigeria. He attended Abeokuta Grammar School and studied at the University of Lagos (degree in Physics Education).<ref>{{cite web|last1=Encomiun|title=Yes Melo crooner, Dotman on how he intends to take over ‘I’M INTRODUCING MY NEW SOUND’|url=http://encomium.ng/yes-melo-crooner-dotman-on-how-he-intends-to-take-over-im-introducing-my-new-sound/|website=Encomium Magazine|accessdate=2 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Ekah|first1=Mary|title=Nigeria: 'My Music Different From the Norm' – Dotman|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201508070903.html|accessdate=2 March 2017|agency=ThisDay Live|publisher=AllAfrica}}</ref> Inspired by artistes like King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, Akon, 9ice and Da Grin, he credits the start of his music career to him winning a rap competition at the University of Lagos.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ekah|first1=Mary|title=Nigeria: 'My Music Different From the Norm' – Dotman|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201508070903.html|accessdate=2 March 2017|agency=ThisDay Live|publisher=AllAfrica}}</ref>
In 2016, he was featured on TooXclusive's "Artistes To Watch in 2017 and Vibe.ng's "7 Breakthrough Acts To Watch Out For in 2017"<ref>{{cite web|last1=Yhussuff|title=7 Breakthrough Acts To Watch Out For in 2017|url=http://vibe.ng/7-breakthrough-acts-2017/|website=vibes.ng|accessdate=2 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=TooXclusive's Artistes To Watch in 2017!!!|url=http://tooxclusive.com/nice-tracks/tooxclusives-artistes-watch-2017/|website=TooXclsive.com|accessdate=2 March 2017|archive-date=15 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615070858/http://tooxclusive.com/nice-tracks/tooxclusives-artistes-watch-2017/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In January 2017, Dotman performed at Big Brother Naija's Live Eviction Show in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|last1=MTV|first1=Base|title=dotman just released the music video for "escobar"|url=http://www.mtvbase.com/news/dotman-just-released-the-music-video-for-escobar/uj7lsp|accessdate=2 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Live Show 2: Bless the mic, light up the stage!|url=http://africamagic.dstv.com/news/day-7-bless-the-mic-light-up-the-stage|website=Africa Magic DSTV|accessdate=2 March 2017}}</ref>
In 2020, Dotman was signed to the music label Labo Entertainment which is a subsidiary of Labo Group owned by Nigerian entrepreneur Olabisi Akanbi.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Labo Entertainment signs popular singer Dotman|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/labo-entertainment-signs-popular-singer-dotman/w8hz7pp|date=2020-04-13|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=I’m ready to invest in entertainment big time, says LABO Group CEO|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/04/im-ready-to-invest-in-entertainment-big-time-says-labo-group/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|date=2020-04-16|newspaper=Vanguard|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Dotman joins Labo Entertainment - The Nation Nigeria News|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/dotman-joins-labo-entertainment/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|date=2020-04-23|newspaper=The Nation|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-13}}</ref>
In May 2021, After spending a year with the label, Dotman returned to the role of a CEO pushing his craft forward with his record label.
==Discography==
===Releases=== *2015 "Yes Melo" *2015 "Blessing" *2015 "Fine Girl" *2015 "Kilowade" *2015 "Orimi" *2015 "Yes Melo (Remix) Ft. Olamide" *2016 "Akube" *2016 "Respek" (Collaboration: DJ Kaywise featuring Dotman) *2017 "Escobar Ft. Davido" *2017 "My Woman" *2017 "Do Proper" (Collaboration: Ike Chuks featuring Dotman) *2017 ″Afro Girl″ (Collaboration: Dotman featuring Mr Eazi) *2017 "I Want You" (Collaboration: DJ Moh Green featuring Dotman) *2017 "Popping Bottles" *2018 "Iyawo" *2018 "Rara" *2018 "Pepesu" (Collaboration: Dotman featuring DJ Tunez) *2018 "Owo" (Collaboration: Dotman and Wolfgang featuring DJ Memphis) *2018 "Omoge" (Collaboration: Spinall featuring Dotman) *2018 "Flyaway" (Collaboration: MKO featuring Dotman) *2018 "Nomali" *2019 "Best Behaviour" *2019 "Frenemies" *2019 "Naija (Say No To Xenophobia)" *2019 "Awe" *2019 "Till I Die" *2020 "Pariwo" (Collaboration: DJ Xclusive featuring Dotman) *2020 "These Days"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tooxclusive.com/dotman-these-days/|title=Dotman – "These Days" {{!}} Download MP3 « tooXclusive|date=2020-03-04|website=tooXclusive|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-04}}</ref> *2020 "Enugbe" *2020 "Feelings" *2020 "Duro" *2020 "Giveaway" *2021 <nowiki>''</nowiki>Hakuna Matata Album" *2021 “Drunk In Love” (Collaboration: Dotman x DJ Neptune) *2022 “Vibes and Chill” (Collaboration: with EL) *2022 "Daddy Duties" *2022 "Say No More" (Collaboration: with Peruzzi)
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Category:21st-century Nigerian male singers Category:1993 births Category:Living people Category:Yoruba musicians Category:People educated at Abeokuta Grammar School