Zlatan celebrates 10 years since music breakthrough

Reflecting on the journey so far, Zlatan, born Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael expressed gratitude to God and his former colleagues at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (Mapoly) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for their support. He shared an emotional post on social media, recalling his early days as an aspiring footballer before his music career took off.

“10 years ago, there was no Zlatan Ibile, just a young guy dreaming of making it big in football,” Zlatan reminisced. He credited his time at Mapoly, where he participated in and won a music contest, for changing his life trajectory.

Zlatan’s breakthrough in music came with a hit song featuring Olamide, the label boss of YBNL. This marked the start of his rise to fame and success in the Nigerian music industry.

To commemorate the occasion, Zlatan shared an old photo of himself with a car he won at a talent show, symbolizing his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a music star.