When is Omah Lay's birthday?

Omah Lay was born on May 19, 1997.

What is Omah Lay's zodiac sign?

Omah Lay is a Taurus, born May 19, 1997.

What is Omah Lay's Chinese zodiac sign?

Omah Lay was born in 1997, the year of the Fire Ox.

Where was Omah Lay born?

Omah Lay was born in Port Harcourt, NG.

Where did Omah Lay go to school?

Omah Lay attended University of Port Harcourt.

Is Omah Lay still alive?

Yes — Omah Lay is alive and 29 years old.

What awards has Omah Lay won?

Omah Lay has won MTV Africa Music Awards, The Headies.

What is Omah Lay's life-path number?

Omah Lay's numerology life-path number is 5, derived from May 19, 1997.

BORN MAY 19· Singers Taurus

Omah Lay, 1997

Singers · May 19, 1997

Omah Lay

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★ BORN IN: Port Harcourt
★ EDUCATED AT: University of Port Harcourt

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About

Omah Lay turned introspective ballads into African streaming hits. Born in Nigeria in 1997, the singer-songwriter broke through with "Bad Influence" and "Do Not Disturb", then released his debut album Boy Alone in 2022 to critical acclaim. He's won The Headies twice and now runs his own label.

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Biography

Omah Stanley Didia, known professionally as Omah Lay, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer born on 19 May 1997. He gained international recognition with singles including "Bad Influence", "Do Not Disturb", "Godly", "Understand", "Attention", and "Soso". His debut studio album Boy Alone dropped in 2022 and received critical acclaim; a deluxe edition followed in 2023. Lay has won The Headies in both 2020 and 2023. Beyond recording, he founded Boy Alone, a music company where he serves as CEO. As a singer, Lay writes and produces his own material, blending songwriting craft with production work to shape his sound. He emerged as a prominent voice in contemporary Nigerian music during the late 2010s and early 2020s.

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Trivia

"Bad Influence" and "Do Not Disturb" were the breakthrough singles that introduced Omah Lay to international audiences.
Boy Alone, his debut album, was followed by a deluxe edition — both released within a year.
He founded Boy Alone, his own music company, expanding beyond recording into artist management and label operations.

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- WONMTV Africa Music Awards
- WONThe Headies
- NOMINATEDAll Africa Music Awards

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Numerology

5

LIFE-PATH NUMBER

The Free Spirit

Restless and adventurous. Omah Lay reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.

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Frequently asked

How old is Omah Lay?: Omah Lay is 29 years old (born May 19, 1997).
When is Omah Lay's birthday?: Omah Lay was born on May 19, 1997.
What is Omah Lay's zodiac sign?: Omah Lay is a Taurus, born May 19, 1997.
What is Omah Lay's Chinese zodiac sign?: Omah Lay was born in 1997, the year of the Fire Ox.
Where is Omah Lay from?: Omah Lay is from NG.
What does Omah Lay do?: Omah Lay is a singer.
Where was Omah Lay born?: Omah Lay was born in Port Harcourt, NG.
Where did Omah Lay go to school?: Omah Lay attended University of Port Harcourt.
Is Omah Lay still alive?: Yes — Omah Lay is alive and 29 years old.
What awards has Omah Lay won?: Omah Lay has won MTV Africa Music Awards, The Headies.
What is Omah Lay's life-path number?: Omah Lay's numerology life-path number is 5, derived from May 19, 1997.

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