Stanley Omah Didia, known professionally as Omah Lay, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. Lay gained international prominence with his singles “Understand,” “Attention,” and “Soso”. He also known for his successful albums, EPs, and songs including Boy Alone, Get Layd, What Have We Done, Do Not Disturb, Hello Brother, and Forever. In 2020 and 2023, He has won numerous awards including Headies. He is also known for winning the Afro X Digitals Awards for Breakout Act of the Year and regularly sharing music videos on a self-titled YouTube channel.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Omah Lay was born on the 19th of November 1997, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
| Birth Name | Stanley Omah Didia |
| Nickname | Omah Lay |
| Date of Birth | 19th of November 1997 |
| Place of Birth | Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
| Age | 27 years old |
| Sun Sign | Taurus |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter and Record Producer |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
Genre
Afrobeats, R&B, Afro fusion
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar
Labels
Sire, KeyQaad, Warner Records
Education
Omah graduated from Comprehensive High School and obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Port Harcourt.
Family Details
- Father – Unknown
- Mother – Unknown
- Siblings – Unknown
Marital Status
Single
Girlfriend / Spouse
Omah Lay has dated –
Omah has largely opted to keep his personal life away from the public spotlight, which makes it difficult for us to say anything about his love life and dating history.
Physical Statistics
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| Weight |
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| Body Measurements | N/A |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | 10.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | N/A |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Omah became known as a Nigerian Afro-fusion singer-songwriter. In 2019, he released his self-produced debut single “Do Not Disturb.” He released his five-track debut EP, “Get Layd”. The EP peaked at number one on the Nigerian Apple Music Charts. Lay has collaborated with artists including Olamide and Adekunle Gold.
Singing Debut
Lay began his career in a rap group where he went by the stage name “Lil King.” At 16, he moved on to songwriting and producing for severals artists. In 2019, He went solo with the release of “Do Not Disturb” and “Hello Brother”.
Omah Lay Net worth
Omah Lay has an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
Some Lesser Known Facts About Omah Lay
- Stanley Omah Didia aka Omah Lay comes from a musical family. His grandfather was a musician, and his father played drums.
- In 2019, Omah embarked on his singing career by releasing his debut single, “Do Not Disturb.” He released his second single, “Hello Brother,” which was a massive hit.
- A year later, the singer released his debut EP, “Get Layd,” which was a global hit and ranked at the top of several charts.
- Omah released his second EP, “What Have We Done?” which was a global hit. In 2022, Omah released his first studio album, “Boy Alone.” The album received positive reviews and was ranked 42nd on the Dutch Album Top 100 and 82nd on the Swiss Hitparade.
- Apart from this, the singer has released several popular albums, eps, and songs, including Soso, Damn, You, Forever, Understand, Bad Influence, Hello Brother, Free My Mind, Winter Wonderland, Pami, Namek, Infinity, Abeg, Tears, and others.
- Lay has expressed his support for the #EndSARS campaign in Nigeria. He told Harper’s Bazaar, “People need to know these protests are purely about the people, with no political undertone whatsoever.
