
Full Name: Awosika Olayemi Josiah Stage Name: Fido Born: September 21, 1997 Hometown: Matogun, Ogun State, Nigeria Genre: Afrofusion (a mix of Afrobeats, trap, R&B, and dancehall) Label: Independent Fanbase: Osha FC
Fido was raised by a single mother and discovered his love for music in a church choir. In 2019, he trained at PEFTI Film Institute, where he developed his signature sound — a blend of African rhythms and modern genres.
Career Highlights Debut Single: Awolowo (August 2024)
Over 22,000 Shazams
Popular for its message of escapism and peace
Breakout Hit: Joy is Coming (December 2024)
Topped Apple Music Nigeria
Reached No. 5 on U.S. Billboard Afrobeats Chart
Style & Sound Fido’s music is known for its deep lyrics, soothing vibe, and spiritual energy. He connects with young audiences through messages of freedom, joy, and healing.
2026-10-16
Madeleine Mathews connects Stuck to the cost of building a life in music, while its video imagines an escape from an ordinary workday.
2026-10-14
The band’s account of Sigil explains how Maia Sinaiko’s Lullaby prompted Susanna Thomson to write Wounds of Purification. The album is due October 23.
2026-10-12
Dustin White connects the new single to a lost photograph and a Columbus science-fiction convention, ahead of Functional Music on November 6.