Omah Lay is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper from Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
As of 2024, Omah Lay’s net worth is estimated to be $500,000 (400 Million Naira) which he accumulated in a short span through hard work and dedication to his music career.
| Net Worth | $500,000 |
| Real Name | Omah Stanley Didia |
| Stage Name | Omah Lay |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Rivers State |
| Place of Birth | Port Harcourt |
| Date of Birth | 19 May 1997 |
| Age | 27 (As of 2024) |
| Profession | Singer and Songwriter |
| Record Label | KeyQaad, Sire Records |
| Height | 5’8 tall |
| Marital Status | Single |
Biography
Stanley Omah Didia known professionally as Omah Lay, was born on May 19, 1997, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
He hails from Ikwerre, Emohua Local Government Area in Rivers State,
Omah Lay spent most of his childhood in Igwuruta and his teenage years in Marine Base, a suburb of Port Harcourt.
Education
He attended Comprehensive High School for his primary and secondary education before proceeding to the University of Port Harcourt, where he studied Management Science.
Family and Parents
Omah Lay’s family has a history of being music enthusiasts.
His parents are Mr. and Mrs Didia who were supportive of his music career.
Omah’s paternal grandfather was a local drummer and percussionist for the legendary highlife musician Celestine Ukwu in the 60s and 70s.
They made several hits together, some of which include “Ijede,” “Ije Enu,” and “Money Palava.”
Music Career
Omah Lay started his career when he was a teenager. Back then, he was a rapper and his stage name was ‘Lil King‘.
After a few years, the young artist transitioned to singing professionally and this led to the release of his first official songs ‘Hello Brother‘ and ‘Do Not Disturb‘ in 2019.
The following year, he signed with KeyQaad record label and moved to Lagos to pursue his music career.
The year 2020 marked a major turning point in his life with the release of his debut EP, “Get Layd.”
In November of that same year, he released his second EP “What Have We Done” further cementing his position as one of best singers in Nigeria.
On July 15, 2022, Omah Lay released his first studio album, “Boy Alone,” which instantly became a success.
Record Label
He is signed to KeyQaad Record Label and Sire Records
Achievements/Awards
Omah Lay has achieved a lot and also received several awards for his music and talent.
Some of them include:
- Apple Music’s New Artist of the Month for June 2020
- Native Mag’s Fresh Meat for March 2020
- BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Hot for 2021 list
- Audiomack’s Up Now program for emerging artists
- Montreux Jazz Festival’s 20 artists to watch in 2021
- BET’s Amplified International Artist of the Month for November 2020
- Next Rated award at the 2020 Headies Awards
- Best New Act award at the 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards
Sources of Income
Through his successful music career, the singer has been able to amass an impressive collection of assets including luxury cars, houses, lands, brand deals, and personal investments.
In addition to music streams, he has earned a lot of money through his features, touring, endorsement deals, sponsorships, and performing at some of the biggest music festivals in the world.
He invested in several other businesses, such as real estate, and clothing merchandise.
His debut EP, ‘Get Layd‘, propelled him to become one of the highest-streamed artists in Nigeria.
Within the first 2 years of his career, he surpassed 100 million streams globally, earning significant income from his music streams on digital platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and YouTube.
Additionally, his growing social media presence, with millions of followers on Instagram, and YouTube, is another source of income for him.
1. Endorsements/ Brand Deals
The talented singer has earned endorsement deals with notable brands such as Amazon Music, Adidas, and Apple Music.
2. Live Shows and Features
Since entering the music industry, the singer has collaborated with some of the industry’s biggest names.
He is said to charge between 4 and 15 million naira for a live show appearance.
Personal Lifestyle
Unlike many successful artists, Omah lives a very low-key lifestyle.
He enjoys traveling and performing around the world and occasionally shares glimpses into his daily life and music experiences with fans online.
Girlfriend
As per our research, Omah Lay currently does not have a girlfriend nor is he dating anyone.
However, in 2021, the singer briefly went public with his then-girlfriend, Gloria Eberechi.
Unfortunately, their relationship ended less than 24 hours later, after some female fans who were jealous that their favorite singer posted his girlfriend, dug up a video of Gloria ‘spending time’ with another man.
It was then speculated that she had been cheating on Omah during their relationship.
In 2022, rumors of a relationship with Gyakie surfaced, but she clarified that they were just friends.
Since his public breakup, he has remained tight-lipped about his love life.
Contrary to the widespread rumors, Tems and Omah Lay are not in a relationship.
Cars
Omah Lay unlike other musicians, doesn’t feel the need to show off his cars on social media, even though he has made quite a fortune.
In 2021, he received a car gift for winning the ‘Next Rated Artist’ award at the Headies Awards Show, courtesy of GAC Motors.
Aside from this car, there are no other public records of the cars he owns.
Houses
According to a close source, the singer recently acquired a stunning mansion worth half a billion naira in 2022.
The home boasts luxurious and tasteful interiors, as well as a waterfront view.
