Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe, professionally known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer born on October 18, 1985, in Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria. He is a graduate of Curriculum Studies from the University of Lagos.
Wande Coal began his career in the church choir and gained public attention when he signed with Mo’ Hits Records in 2006. He featured on D’banj’s album Rundown/Funk You Up and gained major recognition with his standout performances on the iconic Mo’ Hits compilation album Curriculum Vitae.
His debut album, Mushin 2 Mo’Hits (2009), is widely considered one of Nigeria’s greatest contemporary Afro-pop projects. Wande Coal later moved on to establish his own label, Black Diamond Entertainment, in 2013.
Known for his smooth vocals and innovative fusion of R&B, Afrobeat, and pop, Wande Coal has released hit songs such as Ololufe, You Bad, Iskaba, and Come My Way. He has collaborated with top artists like Don Jazzy, Burna Boy, Olamide, Wizkid, and Phyno.
His talent, vocal range, and influence have earned him a legendary status in the Nigerian music industry.
🏆 Awards & Recognitions
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2010 – The Headies:
Artiste of the Year – Winner
Album of the Year – Mushin 2 Mo’Hits
Song of the Year – You Bad
Best Pop Single – You Bad
Best R&B/Pop Album – Mushin 2 Mo’Hits
Next Rated – Winner
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2010 – Channel O Music Video Awards:
Most Gifted Newcomer – Winner
Most Gifted West African Video – You Bad – Winner
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2010 – Ghana Music Awards:
Best African Act – Winner
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2011 – Nigerian Entertainment Awards:
Best New Act – Winner
Best Pop/R&B Artist – Winner
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2011 – The Future Awards Africa:
Musician of the Year – Winner
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2012 – City People Entertainment Awards:
Musician of the Year (Male) – Winner
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2015 – Nigerian Entertainment Awards:
Best Male Artist – Winner
Best Album – Wanted
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2016 – Soundcity MVP Awards:
African Artiste of the Year – Winner
Best Male MVP – Winner
Digital Artiste of the Year – Winner
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2017 – MOBO Awards:
Best African Act – Nominee
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2020 – Soundcity MVP Awards:
Best Collaboration (“Again” Remix ft. Wale) – Winner
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2023 – Grammy Awards:
Best Global Music Performance (“Come My Way”) – Nominee
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2024 – Grammy Awards:
Best African Music Performance (“Kpe Paso” ft. Olamide) – Nominee
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2024 – Trace Awards & Festival:
Best Collaboration (“Kpe Paso” with Olamide) – Winner
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2024 – NAACP Image Awards:
Outstanding International Song (“Kpe Paso” ft. Olamide) – Nominee
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2025 – Headies Awards:
Best Vocal Performance (Male) – Winner
Best Collaboration (“Ebelebe” with Wizkid) – Winner
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2025 – African Entertainment Awards USA:
Best Male Artist – Winner
Album of the Year – Legend or No Legend – Winner
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About the Artist
Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe, professionally known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer born on October 18, 1985, in Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria. He is a graduate of Curriculum Studies from the University of Lagos.
