Stanley Omah Didia, known professionally as Omah Lay, was born on May 19, 1997, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Raised in Marine Base, Port Harcourt, he comes from a musical family; his grandfather was a percussionist for highlife legend Celestine Ukwu.
Omah Lay initially entered the music scene behind the scenes as a music producer and songwriter in Port Harcourt. Realizing he could perform his own compositions, he transitioned to singing in 2019.
He achieved an instant breakthrough in early 2020 with his debut EP “Get Layd,” which featured chart-topping hits “You” and “Bad Influence.” His dark, emotive voice and candid storytelling captivated listeners across Africa.
In 2022, Omah Lay released his critically acclaimed debut studio album “Boy Alone” under KeyQaad and Sire Records/Warner Music. The album produced global hits like “Soso” and “Attention” featuring Justin Bieber.
His awards include the Headies Next Rated award in 2020 and multiple nominations across international platforms, earning him praise as one of West Africa’s finest songwriting talents.
In late 2026, Omah Lay is trending heavily following the release of his single “DON’T LOVE ME.” The song quickly climbed into the top 5 on Apple Music Nigeria and debuted on international Afrobeats charts as fans anticipate his upcoming album rollout.
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