Biography
Kolawole Idris Abiola (born February 14, 1994) is a fast-rising Nigerian singer and songwriter based in southwest Nigeria. He is famously known by the moniker Dexcute Icons.
The Oyo-born creative is also a thriving comedian and content creator. He is a popular figure on social media due to his funny skits. He released his official debut single, Why, in May 2023.
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Full Name: | Kolawole Idris Abiola |
Stage Name: | Dexcute Icons |
Born: | 14 February 1994 (age 30 years old) |
Place of Birth: | Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria |
State Of Origin: | Oyo State |
Education: | N/A |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Height: | 1.7 m |
Parents: | Mr. & Mrs. Abiola |
Siblings: | Olaide Abiola, Kehinde Abiola |
Spouse: | Not Married |
Girlfriend • Partner: | N/A |
Children: | N/A |
Occupation: | Singer • Media Personality |
Net Worth: | $50,000-$80,000 |
Early Life
Dexcute Icons was birthed into the Southwestern family of Mr. and Mrs. Abiola. He was born on the 14th of February, 1994, in a public-run medical center in Ibadan City, Oyo State. Eight days after the birth of Dexcute Icons, a naming ceremony was held by his parents to celebrate his arrival into the world. The ceremony was well-attended by extended family members and well-wishers of the Abiola family. Clerics officiated the naming ceremony, and he was given the name Kolawole Idris Abiola.
Dexcute Icons has Yoruba ancestry both on his father’s and mother’s sides. He is an Indigene of Oyo State and was raised in Ibadan, the state’s capital city. He comes from a close-knit Muslim family of five. He has two siblings – Kehinde Abiola and Olaide Abiola. He was raised in the Muslim faith and attended an Islamic school during his childhood and teenage years.
Dexcute Icons was a popular student in secondary school because of his artistic gifts. He was a prominent member of the Drama Club during his senior secondary school days and was known for cracking his schoolmates up with funny jokes. He was also a member of the school’s football team and helped the team secure several wins during his six years there.
Education
Dexcute Icons is from a lower-middle-class family, so he attended public schools for his elementary and secondary education.
He graduated from secondary school in 2010 after securing good grades in his West African School Leaving Certificate. He studied at a leading polytechnic in Southwest Nigeria for his higher education.
Career
When Dexcute Icons was an undergraduate at the polytechnic, he explored his interest in music further. He began creating covers of popular songs, which he shared with his community of friends. Encouraged by the support he was getting, he spent more time honing his craft and worked on more covers of trendy songs.
However, it was in 2016 that Dexcute Icons wanted to make music a professional career. He began more hours in studio sessions as he sought to create his own distinct sound. Furthermore, he improved his songwriting ability by studying successful songwriters he admired.
Most of the music he created during this period was original songs, which helped him build a small but formidable community of loyal fans. He released the single, Shey You Go Dey, which prompted him into the limelight in Oyo State. After a while, Dexcute Icons took a break from his music career to focus on his blossoming skitmaking career.
Thus, he dropped his official debut single, Why, in May 2022. So far, the song has done great numbers on local music charts and has received good airplay on many radio stations in southwest Nigeria. The success of Why has helped Dexcute Icons become popular in the southwestern music community.
Dexcute Icons is a thriving skit maker and content creator. He broke into the skitmaking industry in 2020 and has experienced fast growth since he dropped his first video. Due to its funny content, Dexcute Icons has warmed his way into the hearts of many Yorubas. He is famous for his humorous videos he uploads weekly on social media. He is a favorite of Gen Z and Millenials who love social media content laced with humor.
Social Media
Dexcute Icons‘ fame on social media has been due to his success as a skit maker. He has over 104k followers on Instagram. He has thousands of subscribers on YouTube and other social media pages.
- Instagram handle: @dexcute_icons
- Facebook handle: @dexcute icons
- YouTube handle: @dexcute icons
- Twitter handle: @dexcute icons
- TikTok: @dexcute icons
Personal Life
Dexcute Icons‘ birthday is special as he celebrates it every Valentine’s Day. He currently resides in a middle-class neighborhood in Southwest Nigeria. He is a handsome, light-skinned young man who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Although Dexcute Icons has been rumored to be in a romantic relationship with a young woman whose identity is unknown, this is untrue. The trailblazing creative is currently single. However, he has made it known that he is open to a serious romantic relationship.
Besides entertainment, Dexcute Icons is also an entrepreneur. He runs a successful small business in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Net Worth
Dexcute Icons makes a good income off his skit-making and music careers. He has an estimated net worth of $50,000 to $80,000 (USD).
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