Victor Ladejobi
| Victor Ladejobi | |
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| Born | Valjae 1996-11-19 Ogun State, Nigeria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Valjae |
| 🏫 Education | Babcock University |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Babcock University |
| 💼 Occupation | musical artist |
| 🏢 Organisation | Search Alpha |
| Height | 182.88 |
| 🌐 Website | www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11yc0v8___ |
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Biography
Victor Adekunle Ladejobi (born 19 December 1996), better known as Valjae (formerly VAL-
Junior.), is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. Valjae is
an Afrobeat artist. His music is a mix of rhythm and blues, Afrobeats, Afropop and Afrobeat. He
began writing songs at the age of 10 while attending Christ the King Catholic College, Odolewu,
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. He was an active member of his school's Yoruba cultural group
and performed many songs in secondary school. In 2016, Valjae released his first record,
"Calling," which gained attention within the university after being posted by a popular blogger at
Babcock University. Afterwards he released his second single "Beautiful" in 2017. In 2018, he
released "Late Night," with a video directed by the famous TG Omori, which gained attention
not only in Nigeria but around the world.
On 17 August , 2018, he released a protest song titled "Amen" featuring popular Nigerian rapper
Otega. It was initially released as a freestyle by Valjae alone. The song addressed social and
political issues, criticizing corruption, injustice and lack of leadership. The song was performed
at a show in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria on the day of its release, the show hosted legendary
DJ Jimmy Jatt. Later that year, the visuals for the song was released. On February 9, 2019, top
Nigerian rapper MI Abaga, granted Valjae's request to perform in one of his shows held in
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria during his country tour.
Valjae released another protest song titled "Agbaya" in 2019. He voiced his displeasure with
economic, social, and political issues. The song gave those who felt oppressed a voice, it inspired
change, and increased awareness. The song challenged authority, brought attention to injustice in
Nigeria, and prompted his listeners to consider what a better Nigeria might look like.
In 2020, Valjae released 4 singles which are Rara, All, Normal and Tell them featuring
Eazzybeatz. On November 27, 2020, he released his first body of work, Black and Ugly. It was
called "black and ugly" because that's how Valjae saw his appearance, and had nothing to do
with people with black skin. As they say, black is beautiful. The extended play project has five
songs, and it featured Greybean on "Spirit" and Shayo Davids on "Clout." The final song on the
EP "Tribute to Victory" was a tribute to a classmate who had passed away.
