Oyadeji Segun John, born on July 9, 1996, is not just another name riding the Afrobeat wave. He is its reflection, raw, rhythmic, and rooted in experience. Hailing from Ada in Osun State but born and bred in Ibadan, Styling’s path has been anything but conventional.
He is the first child and only son in a family of four, raised by Nathaniel and Florence Oyadeji. From an early age, he bore the weight of expectations and the dreams of a household. Education came first. His academic path led him to a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Osun State University, Osogbo.
Before embracing music full-time, Styling lived many lives. He was a teacher, a poultry farmer, an entrepreneur, a fashion designer, and the proud owner of Styles Street Saloon. Amidst these roles, he founded STYLING Entertainment during his university years, managing three artists before financial and personal setbacks put the dream on hold.
In October 2023, he officially stepped into the limelight with the release of his debut EP, ‘Vibes of Life,’ a deeply personal project exploring love, loss, and self-discovery.
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The standout track, ‘Ibolowa,’ quickly became a fan favorite for its emotional depth and soulful delivery. With growing momentum, he followed up in April 2024 with “African Girls,” his first single and music video, celebrating the beauty and strength of women across the continent. In May 2024, ‘Sweet Criminal,’ a collaboration with Fally Y, showed off his versatility, blending seductive rhythms with infectious hooks.
September brought “Time2Shine,” a bold statement of intent. And in February 2025, Styling released “Hallelujah,” a track that merged faith and funk, resonating far beyond Nigeria’s borders.
Styling doesn’t just make music. He tells stories, his own and those of countless others navigating hope, heartbreak, and hustle.
Looking to the future, Styling is dreaming big. Music is just the beginning. He envisions himself as an author, a philosopher, perhaps even a politician or psychologist, not for power, but to heal and uplift. “I just want to help people,” he says, “to be a light in dark places.”