Stanley Omah Didia who is popularly known as Omah Lay is Nigerian musician, songwriter, and performance artist. Omah Lay is one of the youngest musicians in Nigeria. Omah Lay has made a name for himself in the Nigerian Music industry.

In this article, we will cover Omah Lay’s biography, educational background, rise to fame, endorsement, net worth and all you need to know about this young artist.

Omah Lay’s Biography and Early Life

Omah Lay is a Nigerian musician who has stood out in the Nigerian music industry despite his status as an early bird. Omah Lay was born on the 19th of May 1997 into an average Nigerian family in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. .

Omah Lay comes from music with deep roots in music, his father was a drummer and Omah Lay’s grandfather was also an instrumentalist who used to play for Celestine Ukwu a very popular high life singer in the 90s and 2000s.

Thus it was predictable that Omah Lay developed a passion for music from an early childhood..

Omah Lay's Educational background

Omah Lay had his secondary education at Comprehensive High School, Rivers State. After completing his secondary education he got admitted into the University of Port Harcourt.

Omah Lay dropped out of the university during his first year to pursue a career in Music.

Omah Lay’s Personal Life and Relationship

Report has it that Omah was in a romantic relationship with the Nollywood actress, Gloria Eberechi in 2021 but they parted ways after two months. After the break up, Omah Lay decided to stay single for years when he was asked about his relationship, he said;

“I have been single forever. And I like it. I enjoy it. And I want to stay that way for God knows how long,”

Still in 2021, there was rumour that Omah was in a romantic relationship with Gyakie, a Ghanaian musician but many viewed it as a farce or a stunt meant to promote the song “Forever” which they released in 2024.

Another rumor making waves on social media was that Omah Lay was in a relationship with a woman named Gucci and they were planning to get married this year, 2025. However, Omah Lay has not publicly addressed this rumour.

Omah Lay’s rise to fame

As earlier stated, Omah Lay was born into a music-loving family so he developed his passion for music at a very young age, Omah Lay started by creating rhythms and beats for other artists.

Omah Lay became mainstream during the COVID-19 lockdown. Omay Lay released his first hit single "Bad Influence in January 2020. Bad Influence became a massive hit that saw lots of replays among Nigerian and beyond. Once he has captured the Nigerian airwaves, Omah Lay decided to release his first EP "Get Layd." in May 2020. The album had popular tracks like "You", Lo lo, Ye ye ye Down and Bad Influence".

These tracks cemented omah Lay's hold in the industry. Omah Lay later released several other hit songs which include: “Attention”, “Godly”, “Understand”, “Soso”, 

Omah Lay's achievements

Omah Lay was the inaugural artist in focus for "Africa Rising," an artist program, accompanied by a curated playlist, that showcases African artists selected by Apple Music's editorial team.

The initiative leverages the full reach of the platform to boost their careers in Africa and globally. Omah Lay was selected after "Get Layd," claimed the top spot on Apple Music Nigeria since its May release until the achievement.

In June 2021, Omah Lay collaborated with Justin Bieber on an afro-fusion remix of the hit track "Peaches." 

Notably, he secured the 8th position in Nigeria's 2020 most-searched Google list and clinched the Headies Next Rated Award.

Furthermore, Omah Lay was chosen to join the #YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022, a development program aimed at directly supporting and mentoring Black artists, songwriters, and producers worldwide.

By September 2021, Omah Lay's "Godly" had claimed the title of the No. 1 song of the year, amassing over 1.12 billion radio impressions, 234 million TV impressions, and 36.7 million equivalent streams.

Moreover, "Godly" achieved a remarkable 11-week stint at No. 1 on the weekly TurnTable Top 50 chart, setting a record for the longest-reigning chart-topper in its history.

Omah Lay's album "Boy Alone" earned a spot on The Fader's prestigious list of the 50 best albums of 2022, solidifying his standing as a prominent force in the music industry.

In 2023, on Spotify, Omah Lay secured the position of the sixth most-streamed male artist in Nigeria. Notably, his songs "Reason" and "Soso" claimed the 5th and 7th spots, respectively, among the most-streamed songs in Nigeria.

Additionally, he ranked as the 7th most-streamed Nigerian artist internationally with his album "Boy Alone" achieving the third-highest streaming figures in Nigeria.

The song "Reason" gained significant traction, becoming the second most searched song on Google in 2023. On Apple Music in Nigeria during the same year, "Soso" emerged as the most-streamed song, while "Reason" secured the 8th position in the rankings.

Moreover, on Boomplay, "Soso" maintained its dominance as the most-streamed song in Nigeria in 2023, and Omah Lay's album "Boy Alone" secured the third spot in terms of overall streams on the platform. Notably, "Soso" also earned a place among the top 100 most Shazamed songs of 2023, highlighting its popularity and recognition.

In 2023, Omah Lay's musical prowess reflected in remarkable scores across various platforms, as reported by Kworb, a platform monitoring artists' performance on iTunes and Spotify charts.

Specifically, he achieved notable rankings: 255 on Apple Music, 26 on Spotify, 12 on iTunes, 20 on YouTube, 29 on Shazam, and 17 on Deezer. These impressive scores are attributed to the success of his hit tracks, including 'Holy Ghost,' 'Soso,' and 'Reason,' along with the well-received album 'Boy Alone.'

Furthermore, in the realm of music streaming in Sub-Saharan Africa, Omah Lay secured the fifth position, attesting to his widespread popularity and influence in the region.

Just recently in April 2025, Omay announced on his Label's Instagram page that his album "Clarity of Mind" will be released on May 16, 2025.

Fans have long been anticipating this album release following the release of his debut album, "Boy Alone," and its deluxe version in 2023.

Omah Lay’s Endorsement deals and Awards

Just like every other top musician in NIgeria, Omah Lay has attracted big brands through his talent. Omah Lay has signed endorsement deals with popular brands notably with Kobalt a music publishing company in 2022.

This company helps promote his songs to a wider audience by publishing them on their platform.

Omah Lay has also won lots of awards despite being young and new in the Nigerian music industry. Omah Lay’s awards include: 

• Next Rated award in 2020
• Most Played Pop Song award for the song “Godly” in 2021
• Artiste of the Year in Africa Award in 2012
• Best Artiste in Western Africa Award in 2021
• Outstanding International Song in 2022 for his song “Understand”

Omah Lay net worth 2025

Omah Lay net worth in 2025 is estimated to be about $11 million. Omah Lay has acquired this massive net worth through his endorsement deals, music streams, live performances and shows. Calcified took time to write elaborately on Omah Lay net worth in 2025

Omah Lay’s cars and mansions

Omah Lay owns a mansion in Lekki, Lagos state. Omah Lay purchased this mansion in 2022. Report has it that the mansion is worth over 500 million Naira.

In 2024, Omah Lay allegedly purchased two Tesla Cybertrucks.

Omah Lay’s controversies

Omah Lay and Tems were arrested in Uganda in 2020 during COVID-19 for violating the COVID-19 restrictions and hosting a concert. They were released after some days because of public outcry.

In 2024, Omah Lay went for a concert in London while on stage performing, he invited a female fan on stage for a dance.

However, the dance became intimate and this sparked reactions and comments from fans on social media.